Here are new approaches to tank farm construction

Journal Article · Mon Jan 23 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7073490

Ahmed, S

Tank farms similar to the one shown in Fig. 1 are a vital component of petroleum product storage and distribution. In the majority of cases, tank farms are located near waterways for proximity to the major transportation channels of the petroleum products. Unfortunately, soils near waterways, or in the coastal zone, are soft and compressible, and are rather undesirable from a construction standpoint. Several methods of soil improvement have been outlined in this article. The employment of these methods can reduce the capital outlays for the tank-farm construction in poor soil conditions. Advance planning by owners and input of state-of-the-art geotechnical engineering in construction management is a must in drawing the benefits from these new methods. Part 2 of this series of articles will present examples of tank-soil interaction and the probable causes of tank leaks and failures.

• Research Organization: Law Engineering Testing Co., Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 7073490
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 82:4; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
024000* -- Petroleum-- Storage-- (-1989)
CHEMISTRY
CONSTRUCTION
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
EXPENDITURES
FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS
LEAKS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PLANNING
SOIL CHEMISTRY
STORAGE
STORAGE FACILITIES
SYSTEM FAILURE ANALYSIS
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
UNDERGROUND STORAGE