Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Tank Trouble Tuesday


A fueling facility in Tanknology's Midwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 3,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held midgrade unleaded.

The TankCam inspection showed sludge, sediment, residue and pea gravel on the tank bottom. An area of the tank wall showed peeling while a build-up of residue coated the bottom half of the tank. 

TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.




Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Tank Trouble Tuesday


A fueling facility in Tanknology's Midwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 4,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held premium unleaded.

The TankCam inspection showed sections of peeling and flaking on the tank walls. The tank bottom contained sediment, residue and pieces of debris. The inspection also showed possible moisture staining on the tank walls and endcap. 

TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.   




Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Tank Trouble Tuesday



A fueling facility in Tanknology's Midwest region requested a TankCam inspection of a 6,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held diesel.

The TankCam inspection showed corrosion was on the ball float assembly and an unused bung. The inspection also showed residue on some areas of the lower tank walls. The STP shaft also exhibited light corrosion. 

TankCam® video inspection services from Tanknology help you detect UST problems with no need for excavation or manned entry. TankCam is patent pending.