Double Wall Full Containment Tank

Inner tank dome overlaps outer tank sidewall to prevent rainwater snow and debris from entering into the containment basin.

Double wall full containment tank. Double wall construction provides containment in the event the inner or primary tank is compromised. And our lightweight tanks are transportable allowing them to be relocated as well as making them eligible for no money down financing. In the past tanks have been kept inside concrete containment pits to accomplish containment in the event of a tank or tank fitting failure. Sales 713 203 4650.

Tank related issues are costly and can lead to environmental catastrophes. Assmann corporation advises that using its double wall tank system with a bottom sidewall fitting may not meet local codes for secondary containment as tank contents could escape containment area in the event of fitting damage. This means that the environment and your work space are safe. An open containment that is half full of water may overflow if a tank spills its contents into the containment.

An epdm elastic seal is standard and seals the primary tank to the secondary tank to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the containment space between tanks. Choosing the right fueling location is an important decision choosing the right petroleum storage tank is imperative. In 1992 we recognized that a shop built double wall ast with a capacity generally less than 12 000 gallons that was installed and operated with protective measures other than a secondary containment dike might meet the secondary containment requirements of 112 7 c. Our ability to heat trace and insulate make these tanks perfect for temperature sensitive chemicals.

Our fireguard ul 2085 double wall tanks weigh up to 75 percent less than other comparable concrete encased models allowing us to ship them nationwide as well as internationally. With a double wall fuel tank you can comply with spcc rules without having to worry about anything else. Double wall tanks imt provide the best protection against hazardous chemical spills into the environment. This is where anything that leaks out of first tank goes.

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. This was not a satisfactory solution because the pits limit placement of tanks and are quite expensive to construct. The outer double wall wraps around the inner tank which creates space.