GRP Lining to a Leaking Wood Treament Chemical Storage Tank
Our customer owns a specialist wood treatment works. Two of their storage tanks were leaking products into their secondary containment. The tanks were potentially 35 years old but have done great to get to this age without major leaks! There was some evidence of extensive welding to the base however! Corrosion does form and covers up holes in the steel making these not visible internally. This makes it very difficult to find where a leak Is occurring. The only true way to find damage and areas that need repairing is by grit blasting. We always advise grit blasting when installing a new tank lining to prolong the life of your asset.
