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Petroleum Tank Technologies (PTT) Underground Petroleum Storage Tank (UPST) FRP Lining

Petroleum Tank Technologies (PTT) Underground Petroleum Storage Tank (UPST) FRP Lining. Background. Leakage from an Underground Petroleum Storage Tank poses a significant risk to - Persons, - Property, - Environment, and

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Petroleum Tank Technologies (PTT) Underground Petroleum Storage Tank (UPST) FRP Lining

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  1. Petroleum Tank Technologies (PTT)Underground Petroleum Storage Tank (UPST) FRP Lining

  2. Background • Leakage from an Underground Petroleum Storage Tank poses a significant risk to - Persons, - Property, - Environment, and represents a major liability for the occupier / owner of the premises

  3. Risk • Litigation • Licence • Fines • Reputation • Sales • Environment Remediation Cost • Loss of Strategic Site

  4. Risk • Ageing single wall UPSTs represent an increasing environmental and financial risk --------------------------------- Tanks refurbished in Japan using theUV Curable FRP Lininghave not had a single warranty claim – many have been lined for more than 10 years

  5. To date, PTT has refurbished tanks in several states, some of which are included below: Distributor Customer Location Tank Size & Q'ty ◈ Shell Distributor: Belven Enterprises Pty. Ltd. Collie WA 33,000 litres x 1 ea ◈ Mobil Distributor: TASCO Mildura VIC 27,000 litres x 1 ea 18,000 litres x 1 ea 11,500 litres x 1 ea 55,000 litres x 1 ea 45,000 litres x 2 ea 18,000 litres x 1 ea 27,000 litres x 1 ea 9,500 litres x 2 ea 17,000 litres x 1 ea 45,000 litres x 2 ea 18,000 litres x 1 ea 13,600 litres x 2 ea 12,000 litres x 1ea 45,000 litres x 2 ea 10,000 litres x 1 ea 27,800 litres x 1 ea 42,000 litres x 2 ea 27,000 litres x 2 ea

  6. Benefits of UV Cured FRP Lining • Extends the life of the UPST by at least 20 years – Guaranteed • Suitable for Ethanol storage up to 100% by the standard use of a final coating of Novolac. • Permanent manhole makes futurecleaning and inspections simple

  7. Benefits of UV Cured FRP Lining • Automatic inventory monitoring can beestablished via the manhole (ATG system) • Service Station continues to operateduring the tank relining • Average tank repaired in a week

  8. Benefits of UV Cured FRP Lining • Leaking tanks can be repaired - EPA guidelines must be met, - Site of the tank is critical, - Strict environmental assessment process is followed.

  9. Work Procedure • Install temporaryenclosure • Empty fuel tank • Cut concrete • Cover sludge with detergent mix

  10. Work Procedure • Purge Tank, reducing the atmosphere to zero % LEL, and zero % VOC’s. • Cut access hole in tank • Tank is cleaned • Waste disposed of as per regulations

  11. Work Procedure • Tank is inspected, ultrasonic thickness test. • Testing is over entire internal surface, in a grid of 50 cm. squares. • Assessed for suitability for repair

  12. Work Procedure • FRP Lining is applied • Sheets overlap • Joins are sealed • FRP Lining is cured by UV light

  13. Work Procedure • Ethanol resistant coating applied • Tank is pressure tested at 35 KPa • Reinforcement and concrete is replaced • Manhole cover is fitted

  14. Petroleum Tank TechnologiesUnderground Petroleum Storage Tank (UPST) FRP Lining • Cost Effective • Minimum loss of Retail Sales • 20 Year Guarantee • Minimal Duration or Disruption • Safe Procedure • Competent Operators • Professional Service

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