Corrosion is a chemical reaction that occurs on the surface of different materials, especially metals. Most people are familiar with rust, which is probably the most common type of corrosion. Corrosion is considered a natural process that transforms the metal into undesirable substances. When you have storage tanks, rust is an enemy. Fiberglass liner repair and fiberglass tank liners can help prevent corrosion and keep your equipment in service longer. Read more »
There are hundreds of domestic water tank in the San Francisco area and thousands in use across the great state of California. And it is no wonder. There are many uses for water storage tanks including potable water, stormwater, wastewater, and fire protection. Commercial applications for water tanks include agriculture, petrochemical, wineries and vineyards, and food processing. Thus, San Francisco domestic water tank maintenance and repair work is an important business enterprise. Read more »
No matter what your tanks hold, water or chemicals, one thing is certain. Over time, those tanks are going to need to be repaired or replaced. Fortunately, tank repairs can keep your tanks working effectively for many more years. If you’re considering tank linings, here’s what to know about maintenance to avoid more costly repairs. Read more »
We were called upon by a condo building manager in San Francisco to remove their old commercial water tank lining, perform tank linings repair and surface preparation, and reapply a new tank lining.
Coatings Approved at CA Regulated Agencies – Meets CA VOC Regulations Read more »
Residents of San Francisco and visitors to the city might be surprised by what lies unseen beneath their feet. The clue is some interesting brick or stone circles (or rectangles) found in intersections within the city. Underneath those circles or rectangles are 170 to 200 water cisterns (the number reported isn’t consistent) which function as emergency water cisterns. The reason for the cisterns is found in one word: fire. Read more »
There are some common issues that can arise with fire water tanks and the linings that warrant swift attention. These types of repairs merit the attention of a professional- do not try to go it alone. To prevent these kinds of problems in the future, rely on routine inspections and regular maintenance from a qualified technician who has experience with fire water tank repairs San Francisco– the type of storage tanks used for structural fire suppression. Read more »
Steel Tank Repair – Tank Lining in San FranciscoWe installed a new epoxy liner for our client in the Bay Area. Check out our presentation below showing the steps involved in repairing tank linings. Read more »
Tank Name/Contents- Sodium Hypochlorite FRP Tank Linings
Table of Contents
1 Definitions 3
2 Scope and methods 3
3 Summary of Issues & Recommendations 4
4 Barcol Hardness Measurements (ASTM D 2583) 11
5 Appendix A: General Information on FRP 13
6 Appendix B: Conversion Curves for Barcol Values 18
7 Appendix C: Drawings, Name Plate, Labels 19
8 Appendix D: Additional Pictures from the inspection 21
9 Appendix E: Repair Methods to reline FRP Tank surfaces (i.e. replace 100 mil thick corrosion barrier) – a brief outline 23
10 Appendix F: Detailed Repair Procedure to reline FRP Tank surfaces 24
11 Appendix G: Severe Cases of Chemical permeation and resin degradation 27
12 Appendix H: In-place Dome Replacement with Structural MRM layers 31 Read more »
From underground or above-ground tanks to tank trailers, when a storage container needs repairs, it can get complicated and expensive. If you are researching tank liner repairs, understand the process in using fiber-reinforced plastics or polymers (FRPs) to know why FRPs can be a viable solution. Read more »
Sure, there are some common issues that come with steel tanks and tank linings that simply cannot be avoided. The key is to get tank repairs and tank liner repairs right away- before small issues can grow into major problems. Read more »
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