UST -- Cathodic protection testing (maintenance and monitoring)

Conference · Sun Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:378091

Maloney, T A ^[1]

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1. TSI-Tomar Systems, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (United States)

Without proper maintenance, every tank system will eventually deteriorate. However, technology exists to extend structural life indefinitely if applied and maintained correctly. The keys to effective corrosion control of USTs are quality design and installation of equipment, use of proper technologies, and ongoing maintenance and monitoring. When a UST owner evaluates risk, corrosion control must be an integral part of their evaluation. The federal government recognizes the importance of ongoing corrosion control for underground storage tanks. Federal regulations (40 CFR Part 280) require each tank to be properly designed and constructed, and any portion underground that routinely contains product must be protected from corrosion, and to monitor the corrosion control to ensure continued protection. The regulations also require that the design, installation, and testing of cathodic protection systems be carried out by a person qualified by experience and training in corrosion control methods. Civil and criminal penalties can be imposed for noncompliance with the regulations. This paper provides background on maintenance of installed corrosion protection systems, testing requirements, and monitoring options available to owners of underground storage tanks.

• OSTI ID: 378091
• Report Number(s): CONF-9606194--; ISBN 1-877914-94-0
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
CATHODIC PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES
INSPECTION
MAINTENANCE
PERFORMANCE TESTING
POLLUTION REGULATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS
STORAGE FACILITIES
UNDERGROUND STORAGE