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Good tank seal design pays off

Journal Article · · Oil Gas J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6568265
Since the late 1970s, secondary seals have been a pollution control requirement on many external floating roof tanks. This article reviews some secondary seal designs and the design and maintenance problems that have been encountered at Shell Oil as a result of installing secondary seals on external floating roof tanks. It also includes some recommendations for the design of secondary seal installation.
Research Organization:
Shell Oil Co, Houston, TX
OSTI ID:
6568265
Journal Information:
Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 82:19; ISSN OIGJA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English