In 1919, a distilling tank exploded in Puerto Rico due to unsatisfactory safety inspections. It emptied 2.5 million gallons of molasses and killed 21 people. While storage tank failures are common, but they are preventable. An industrial tank reconstruction might be...
We all take our access to clean, safe tap water at home for granted. When something happens to our access to water, it feels like the end of the world. So what's the best way to handle things when a water line needs repairs? If you're in charge of a neighborhood...
Industrial system breakdowns can cause huge financial losses. Waiting for these issues to get fixed makes matters even worse, resulting in bigger losses in time and profits. If you're tired of going through the usual waiting time to get your system fixed, then it's...
Leaks can significantly impair the operation of any industrial facility. Depending on the leak's scale, it could lead to a tremendous waste of resources. In a worst-case scenario, it could even threaten your workers' safety. When trying to repair piping leaks, you...
Ensuring any concentrated acid is correctly contained is vital to avoid disaster. Acids that are highly corrosive start to challenge traditional options for storing. Many of these need specialized containers to be safely contained. Corrosion is the gradual degradation...
There are few things more problematic for industrial plant managers than issues with their storage tanks. Depending on the severity of the problem, you may end up having to find a professional to repair or replace the tank. Knowing when problems occur and repairing...
Do you need to reline or repair a leaky water/oil storage tank, or is it time to replace your leaky storage tank instead? Deciding whether you need to replace or repair a leaky storage tank can be tricky. It's especially when it's your first time considering between...
Corrosion doesn’t just eat away at your pipes and tanks. It eats away at your bottom line as well. Between repairs and work stoppages, corrosion costs the industry more than $276 billion each year. Having a corrosion control plan in place keeps your piece of that pie...
Industry consumes almost 63 percent of the propane used in the United States each year. That’s a lot of fuel hanging around a plant or warehouse in a storage tank and various pipes. Whether you’re using it to power forklifts or furnaces, safety is always a concern...
There's nothing worse than a storage tank leak. Whether it be a septic tank, a water tank, or anything else, leaks are difficult and time-consuming to deal with. Unfortunately, no matter how well-made it is, no tank is impervious to leaks. Wear and tear will naturally...