Double Wall Full Containment Tank

An epdm elastic seal is standard and seals the primary tank to the secondary tank to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the containment space between tanks.

Double wall full containment tank.

This means that the environment and your work space are safe. This is where anything that leaks out of first tank goes. In 1992 we recognized that a shop built double wall ast with a capacity generally less than 12 000 gallons that was installed and operated with protective measures other than a secondary containment dike might meet the secondary containment requirements of 112 7 c. The inherent non corrosive nature of a fiberglass csi double wall tank eliminates the possibility of rust on all tank wall surfaces.

Assmann corporation advises that using its double wall tank system with a bottom sidewall fitting may not meet local codes for secondary containment as tank contents could escape containment area in the event of fitting damage. Double wall construction provides containment in the event the inner or primary tank is compromised. Double wall containment tanks add protection against tank failure. Tank related issues are costly and can lead to environmental catastrophes.

In the past tanks have been kept inside concrete containment pits to accomplish containment in the event of a tank or tank fitting failure. A double wall tank is a form of secondary containment that has a small footprint and is sealed to keep dirt debris and rain out of the containment area. Double wall tanks imt provide the best protection against hazardous chemical spills into the environment. Choosing the right fueling location is an important decision choosing the right petroleum storage tank is imperative.

This was not a satisfactory solution because the pits limit placement of tanks and are quite expensive to construct. Sales 713 203 4650. Our ability to heat trace and insulate make these tanks perfect for temperature sensitive chemicals. Inner tank dome overlaps outer tank sidewall to prevent rainwater snow and debris from entering into the containment basin.

An open containment that is half full of water may overflow if a tank spills its contents into the containment. With a double wall fuel tank you can comply with spcc rules without having to worry about anything else. The outer double wall wraps around the inner tank which creates space.