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Testing conditions for tank testers

In addition to the financial implications of the loss of product, leakage from storage tanks can cause serious environmental damage and represent a grave threat to health and safety. In some circumstances, particularly when the stored materials are combustible or explosive, leakage can result in a major incident involving the loss of life and substantial damage to assets and to an ...

Jun. 14, 2016

By Ashtead Technology Ltd

Baffle Ball System Water Tank Testing

When it comes to transporting large volumes of liquid in vehicle-mounted horizontal storage tanks, road safety is of real concern. The momentum of liquids can often prevent the safe handling, manoeuvring and stopping distances of vehicles, but a very effective product that counteracts a lot of these issues is at hand. Enduramaxx provides a product called Baffle Balls; hollow plastic balls that, ...

Aug. 20, 2015

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

Equipment for groundwater project to Sri Lanka

On Friday 8 February, two LargeRotoSonic FS250 sonic drills, two water tankers, and two service trucks, all mounted on 4x4 Mercedes Benz trucks, were transported to Sri Lanka. The impressive number of vehicles and equipment is intended for the five-year, multi-million-euro project that Royal Eijkelkamp has been carrying out since March last year on behalf of the Sri Lanka Ministry of Irrigation ...

Feb. 10, 2019

By Eijkelkamp Soil & Water

RME completes tank tests at BOEMRE’s Ohmsett facility with FERC and DOE observers

During the week of June 6th – 10th, RME successfully completed another round of scale-model tank tests of a second-generation SurgeWECTM prototype at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Regulation & Enforcement (BOEMRE) Ohmsett facility in Leonardo, NJ. RME Senior Engineer Cliff Goudey commented, “This round of tank tests were of great value to our technology development ...

Jun. 19, 2011

By Resolute Marine Energy, Inc. (RME)

NSF International Certification for Bolted Tanks

Superior Tank Company is proud to announce we have recently earned NSF International Certification for our bolted steel tanks. NSF/ANSI 61 and 372 Certification of our bolted tanks demonstrates compliance to the internationally recognized health ...

Aug. 22, 2017

By Superior Tank Co., Inc.

Increase Your Tank Coating Durability

Superior Tank Co., Inc. is proud to announce premium grade 3M™ Scotchkote™ Powder Coating is available on all sizes and applications of our bolted steel tanks. The Scotchkote™ system provides an ultra durable coating for the harshest environments and has been rigorously tested in a scientific laboratory ...

Feb. 23, 2014

By Superior Tank Co., Inc.

Modern IT simplifies tank terminal processes

StocExpo Europe: Implico Group presents pioneering solutions Many tank terminal operators are looking to reduce costs by simplifying their business processes. From 20–22 March, the Implico Group will be demonstrating how this is done at StocExpo Europe, the world’s leading tank terminal trade fair and ...

Feb. 1, 2018

By Implico Group

The solution for unrest in your gas tank

The Solution for Unrest in Your Gas Tank - From Glenn Croston's Fast Company expert blog: The unrest in Egypt has sparked a range of responses around the globe, including a big jump in the price of oil. Egypt is not a major oil producer but its strategic location has raised concern of disruption of ...

Feb. 10, 2011

By 3BL Media

Completion of landbased type approval tests

We are pleased to announce that all the required landbased testing of the CompactClean Ballast Water Management System has been successfully completed. The testing was performed in accordance with both IMO and US Coast Guard requirements and paves the way for issue of both IMO and USCG type approval certificates later this year. DESMI Ocean Guard’s ...

Apr. 16, 2018

By DESMI A/S

Tank Storage Magazine “Mixer Selection Guide” provides merits of the cutlass tank mixer

Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, Ltd. (PMSL), a world-renowned expert in providing solutions to the industrial mixing industry, was recently acknowledged for the quality of the Cutlass side-entry mixer in the ...

Jul. 5, 2012

By Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, Ltd

Free Soil Testing For Accurate Fertiliser Application

With the growing season nearly upon us, Welsh farmers are being given an opportunity to discover the benefits of soil analysis through a number of free soil testing workshops at Farming Connect. Regular soil testing enables farmers to adopt a targeted approach to fertiliser use, thus providing significant cost savings, according to Lisa Roberts of Farming Connect. Soil analysis also identifies ...

Feb. 9, 2015

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

A superlative storm water tank in Lausanne/Switzerland

Last year, Lausanne converted the existing rain water surplusing works Capelard in the southwest of the city. The old plant at the Chemin du Capelard was much too small for the enormous catchment area of the sewage water system, which meant ever larger amounts of untreated combined sewage flowed into Lake Geneva during heavy rain. The size of the new plant with its special flow configuration ...

Nov. 6, 2014

By ROMAG aquacare ag

10 Tips on Tank Preparation for the Winter Season

With winter weather coming, it is important to prepare your steel water storage tanks. Winter weather and colder temperatures will impact your steel storage tanks, no matter how severe the weather is. Below are several techniques which can keep your potable water tanks in top operating condition: Inspect interior and exterior of tank for evidence of corrosion on metal ...

Nov. 17, 2016

By Superior Tank Co., Inc.

Japan Nuke Plant Releases Tested Groundwater

Japan's crippled nuclear power plant has begun releasing groundwater from the least contaminated areas of the facility into the ocean so it does not run into contaminated areas and create more toxic water amid storage space limitations. Wednesday's release of 560 tons involves ground water pumped from 12 wells dug upstream of the damaged reactors ...

May 20, 2014

By Associated Press

Overflowing Tank Cause of New Leak at Fukushima

Another day, another radioactive-water spill. The operator of the crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant says at least 430 liters (110 gallons) spilled when workers overfilled a storage tank without a gauge that could have warned them of the danger. The amount is tiny compared to the untold thousands of tons of radioactive water that have leaked, much of it into the Pacific Ocean, since a ...

Oct. 3, 2013

By Associated Press

Hanford tank may be leaking waste into soil

An underground tank holding some of the worst radioactive waste at the nation's most contaminated nuclear site might be leaking into the soil. The U.S. Energy Department said workers at Washington state's Hanford Nuclear Reservation detected higher radioactivity levels under tank AY-102 during a routine inspection Thursday. Spokeswoman Lori ...

Jun. 23, 2013

By Associated Press

Richmond Company Settles Underground Storage Tank Violations

Stratton Metals has settled alleged violations of underground fuel storage tank regulations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. The metals recycling company, located at 900 Brook Road, in Richmond, Va., agreed to pay a $5,098 penalty to settle alleged violations of federal and state regulations designed to prevent, detect, and control fuel leaks from underground storage ...

Oct. 10, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Superior Tank - We don’t crack under pressure!

In the bolted steel tank industry, two coating options are common; factory powder coating and glass-fused-to-steel coating. Each of the coatings has its own unique properties and characteristics when applied to bolted tanks and steel tanks for water storage. Bolted tanks with a glass-fused-to-steel coating are attractive to potential buyers as the coating is non-porous and very rigid. The glass ...

Jan. 15, 2017

By Superior Tank Co., Inc.

The Best Coating for Water Tanks Just Got Better!

In 1984, Superior Tank Co., Inc pioneered the use of powder coating on bolted steel tanks. Since that time, powder coating has become the industry standard for extremely durable tank coatings. Recently, STCI improved the process further by offering a liquid seal underneath the powder coating. ...

Mar. 6, 2014

By Superior Tank Co., Inc.

Barr builds largest marine tank in 15 years

The custom fabrication department at BARR Plastics Inc. has completed a notable project to manufacture the largest plastic marine wastewater holding tank in the company’s manufacturing history. Measuring 20 feet long, six feet wide and four feet deep with a capacity of 3,500 gallons, the tank was built to be installed into a barge for the marine construction and repair company, Latitude ...

Jul. 7, 2013

By BARR Plastics Inc.

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