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3/10/2004 9:00 AM
 
We are in the process of collecting information in order to make a descision for the most cost effective and longest life-time solution for repair of 7 off base oil storage tanks with the following specification. The 7 carbon steel tanks were build around 1950 and are located inside a rock mountain. Between the shell of the tank and rock has been poured concrete. Due to temperature changes (ranging from 15 - 90 °C) the tank shell has been (and probably will do so even in the future)expanding inwards at several locations. Due to leakage of water through the rock and concrete the tank has been corroded and oil is leaking out. Previously leakage repair has been done by welding steel plates over corroded areas. We are now investigating a different repair method such as applying some type of epoxy/polyester/?? "lining". The undersigned has been in contact with many other organisations, "lining" producers- and contractors but unfortunately non of these had any experience with lining of these specific type of tanks. I wonder if anyone can help me on this matter? Yours sincerely, Rinus Mijnsbergen for Mobil Oil AB, Sweden
 
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3/12/2004 9:00 AM
 
Rinus: FRP linings can be applied to tank floors depending on the condition of the floor. Its success will be based on the specific condition of the floor and the quality of the application. Your other choices would seem to be replacing the entire floor or installing a new floor over the existing one. The devil is in the details. Hope this helps! David Hendrix The Hendrix Group Inc.
 
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7/8/2004 9:00 AM
 
J & R Industries 12601 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca. 90049 1 310 476 7121 E-mail jrindcorp@aol.com Makes a product called W-803 which is polymeric, designed for primery storage of petroleum products. Glen pacificlining.systems@gte.net
 
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