Recommended practices for underground storage of petroleum

Book · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5808770

This manual presents a series of guidelines and recommended practices for the underground storage of petroleum and petroleum derivative liquids. The purpose of this document is to encourage the use of technology and practices which would prevent leaks and spills from underground storage systems by presenting what the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regards as proper storage practices. Guidance includes: (1) the design of tanks and piping systems; (2) the installation of underground storage systems; (3) secondary containment; (4) leak detection; (5) overfill protection and transfer spill prevention; (6) storage system tightness testing; (7) storage tank rehabilitation; and (8) the closure of underground storage facilities. This manual is intended for engineers, inspectors and owners who are designing or upgrading their underground facilities for leak and spill prevention. 32 figures, 13 tables.

• OSTI ID: 5808770
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CONTAINERS
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DOCUMENT TYPES
ENERGY SOURCES
FEDERAL REGION II
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
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