Tank Trouble Tuesday

A fueling facility in Tanknology's Gulfcoast region requested a TankCam® inspection of a 12,000 gallon steel tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held diesel.

The TankCam inspection showed oxidation observed throughout tank. Corrosion was observed on side of tank and along the tank seams. In addition, residue was seen throughout tank, debris was seen floating in the product and the diesel contained in the tank appeared murky.

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

Tank Trouble Tuesday

A fleet fueling facility in Tanknology's Southeastern region requested a TankCam® inspection of a 10,000 gallon doublewalled fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held regular unleaded.

The TankCam inspection revealed multiple cracks in the tank. When water was poured into the interstitial

space, at least three points of ingress was observed. The inspection also revealed two cracks on the tank bottom at an area of deflection and a large crack in the tank wall.  

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

Tank Trouble Tuesday

A fueling facility in Tanknology's Western Plains region requested a TankCam® inspection of a 10,000 gallon lined steel tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held midgrade fuel.

The TankCam inspection revealed multiple drips coming from the manway patch of the tank lining, as well as a drip that appeared to originate at a bung and along the end seam 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.

Tank Trouble Tuesday

A healthcare facility in Tanknology's Southeast region requested a TankCam® inspection of a 10,000 gallon fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The tank held Jet-A.

The TankCam inspection revealed that the tank was in good condition. The STP shaft and ball float appeared to be free of corrosion, but some corrosion was seen inside the ATG riser. The residual fuel in the tank appeared to be clear although some black patches and residue were seen at the botton 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.

Tank Trouble Tuesday

A fueling facility in Tanknology's Midwest region requested a TankCam® inspection of a 8,000 gallon steel tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The facility also requested a TankClean® Remote Video UST Cleaning. The tank held diesel.

Prior to cleaning, the tank bottom contained a build-up of sludge and residual liquid. An area at the top of an endcap and a seam on the tank appeared to be deflected or bent. Oxidation was observed throughout 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. 

Tank Trouble Tuesday

A fueling facility in Tanknology's Midwest region requested a TankCam® inspection of a 12,000 gallon doublewalled fiberglass tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The facility also requested a TankClean® Remote Video UST Cleaning. The tank held regular unleaded.

The inspection revealed a small amount of sludge at the bottom of the tank, which was removed by the TankClean process, a video-guided system which utilizes the proprietary TankCam® video inspection camera. The tank was later returned to service. 

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

Tank Trouble Tuesday

A fueling facility in Tanknology's Northeast region requested a TankCam® inspection of a 2,000 gallon steel tank to inspect for undesirable conditions or abnormal operating conditions. The facility also requested a  TankClean® Remote Video UST Cleaning. The tank held diesel.

The inspection revealed a significant amount of sludge at the bottom of the tank, which was removed by the TankClean process, a video-guided system which utilizes the proprietary TankCam video inspection camera. The tank was later returned to service. 

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