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Chemical Storage Tank Restraint Systems: How Important Is a Third Party Engineer?

In locations where chemical storage tanks are subject to earthquakes and heavy winds, tank restraint systems are critical. A proper tank restraint system prevents the tank from sliding or tipping over. Tank restraints prevent against damage to the tank itself, and a potential costly environmental cleanup from a spill.

Topics: Fittings and Accessories

Paint Storage: The Polyethylene Storage Tank Solution

Poly Processing Company has established a close working relationship with a large, international name brand paint manufacturer. In doing so, Poly has developed customized solutions for large bulk storage tanks containing paint ingredients as well as finished paint products.

Topics: Applications

Maintaining Safe Chemical Storage Through Periodic Tank Inspection

Safe storage of chemicals is vital. In a previous article, we recommended a comprehensive annual chemical storage tank inspection to detect cracking and crazing, gasket and fitting issues,and several other points on and around the tank that could develop into potential problems.

Topics: Value Added

Why NSF-61 Is Important: State Regulations and Compliance

NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (NSF-61) is a set of national standards that relates to water treatment. It establishes stringent requirements for the control of equipment that comes in contact with either potable water or products and chemicals that support the production of potable water.

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How Polyethylene Storage Tanks Can Be Used During the Beer Brewing Process

The traditional choice for storing the materials in making beer is stainless steel. Process engineers and major breweries are beginning to realize the array of benefits polyethylene tanks offer.

Topics: Applications

Storage Solutions For Ferric Chloride When Treating Drinking Water

Topics: Chemicals

ASTM D1998 Standards: The Tank Verification Process

Poly Processing takes special care to ensure it is in compliance with ASTM D1998 standards. In the third piece of our Top 15 Questions to Ask Your Tank Manufacturer, we take a brief look at some common questions regarding verification.

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ASTM D1998 Impact Test: Will My Storage Tank Meet or Exceed This Standard?

Over the course of the next few months we will be covering The Top 15 Questions to Ask Your Tank Manufacturer. In this first installment of this series we will be covering a question we frequently receive about the ASTM D1998 testing standards and how tank manufactures test their tanks.

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Brine Tanks Provide an Alternative for Water Treatment from Fracking Operations

Fracking has changed the dynamic of oil and gas production in the U.S., boosting oil production to its highest levels in more than 14 years. Fracking requires huge amounts of water, adding to already high operating costs for oil and gas companies. Environmental groups have also raised concerns about the waste of precious water supplies at a time when some states are suffering through droughts.

Topics: Applications

How Chemical Stress Can Lead To Polyethylene Tank Cracks

Topics: Value Added