Building an above ground storage tank is a big choice and investment for any company. So how do you navigate making the best choice in building an above ground steel storage tank (AST)? Like most products, quality of above ground tank fabrication boils down to sound design, quality material, and superior craftsmanship. So how does one measure these benchmarks for an AST? Look for the 3 hallmarks of reliable above ground tank fabrication: adherence to the API 650 Standard, Mill Certified ...
Above Ground Storage Tank Lessons from Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey caused a great deal of destruction due to flooding and shutting down power around the Gulf Coast. While cleanup efforts continue, details of chemicals released during and after the hurricane provide some lessons to be learned in securing an above ground storage tank. The Associated Press has identified at least 34 above ground storage tank and tank battery failures during Harvey. Such spills resulted in the release of more than 600,000 gallons of combined crude oil, ...
Impact of Harvey on Above Ground Storage Tanks
The toll of tropical storm Harvey on southeastern Texas continues to grow and be felt in various ways. With this record breaking amount of rain for the region, structures of all sorts were tested. This included above ground storage tanks in the oil industry. Unfortunately, some of the API 650 tanks did not pass the test. Shell reported this week to regulators that the floating roof of one of its API 650 tanks in Deer Park partially sank due to the heavy rainfall. Based on such issues, ...