The past and future of cathodic protection for underground storage tanks

Journal Article · Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994 · Materials Performance; (United States)

OSTI ID:7113879

Lehmann, J A ^[1]

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1. Tanknology Corp. International, Houston, TX (United States)

Corrosion protection for underground storage tanks (USTs) has become a vital national consideration since the establishment of new US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules. Compliance with these rules is required by the end of 1998. Approximately 700,000 buried steel tanks in the United States are likely candidates for cathodic protection (CP) to meet regulatory compliance. This review of CP and other corrosion control measures used on USTs will help tank owners and corrosion control professionals make plans to meet the EPA deadline before the last-minute rush begins.

• OSTI ID: 7113879
• Journal Information: Materials Performance; (United States), Vol. 33:5; ISSN 0094-1492
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
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UNDERGROUND STORAGE
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