Inspecting petroleum tank bottom linings

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · Materials Performance; (United States)

OSTI ID:5085866

Ward, J ^[1]

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1. B and D Inspection, Cleveland, OH (United States)

When steel floors have been severely pitted on the inside, it is common practice to either weld the pits or fill them with a thixotropic putty. The coating specification usually will stipulate the depth beyond which a pit must be welded or filled. The difficult part comes when it is time to get down on hands and knees to examine the floor with a pit gauge to determine which pits will be treated and which ones won't. The inspection of petroleum tank bottom linings is a specialized discipline requiring unique skills and experience. Coating inspectors must be prepared to perform arduous work that requires painstaking attention to detail.

• OSTI ID: 5085866
• Journal Information: Materials Performance; (United States), Vol. 33:3; ISSN 0094-1492
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
LINERS
INSPECTION
PETROLEUM
STORAGE
STORAGE FACILITIES
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
SURFACE FINISHING
COATINGS
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
022000* - Petroleum- Transport
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