Double Containment Fuel Tank

This was not a satisfactory solution because the pits limit placement of tanks and are quite expensive to construct.

Double containment fuel tank. In some cases prices can be as low as one third of double wall fuel tanks. In the past tanks have been kept inside concrete containment pits to accomplish containment in the event of a tank or tank fitting failure. Whether they are f921 double wall flameshield fireguard or a ul 142 single wall tank with an f911 containment basin southern tank s steel secondary containment tanks will give you the peace of mind you need when it comes to storing your chemical petroleum and other liquid products. A double wall tank is a form of secondary containment that has a small footprint and is sealed to keep dirt debris and rain out of the containment area.

If you already have the secondary containment a single wall fuel tank may be the way to go. Inner tank dome overlaps outer tank sidewall to prevent rainwater snow and debris from entering into the containment basin. Double wall containment tanks add protection against tank failure. This leads to the first big advantage of a single wall fuel tank.

Double wall tanks imt provide the best protection against hazardous chemical spills into the environment. Our ability to heat trace and insulate make these tanks perfect for temperature sensitive chemicals. With more than 300 000 tanks installed around the world csi is the largest american fiberglass tank manufacturer. Generally single wall fuel tanks are less expensive than their double wall counterparts.

Unlike underground steel tanks csi s petroleum storage tanks are backed by an industry best 30 year corrosion limited warranty. An open containment that is half full of water may overflow if a tank spills its contents into the containment.