Specialist Lining Services by Eurotank Limited - Tank Linings
In simplistic terms a lining is the building of new tank linings inside the current vessels. This could be either one that had deteriorated by corrosion or by chemical erosion.
Tank linings can be formed using Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) or other materials such as Epoxy, Polyurethane or Polyurea. The sole purpose of all of these solutions is to retain the contents of the vessel, therefore preventing leakage whilst also protecting the existing substrate from further damage.
Tank Linings provide a cost effective alternative to tank replacement
Leaks can prove very costly, and depending on the nature of the stored material/liquid can be very bad for the environment. The Environment Agency can and do regularly impose large fines on companies who have failed to put the necessary measures in place to prevent a leak or spill and then one actually occurs. Leaks are often difficult to detect particularly when vessels are underground, periodic checking of liquid levels and presence of water are essential checks that need carrying out in these instances.
Tank Linings help reduce environmental risks
Environment impact should be the first consideration once a leak is discovered and a solution put in place immediately to mitigate any contamination. Other questions to be asked would include whether or not the material/fluid is harmful to human beings or animals. The cost of the liquid being lost is of great importance and may affect the business from an operational point of view as well as the company’s balance sheet.
The moral is clear, prevention is better than a cure. It is far more prudent to head off a potential disaster than to deal with it after it occurs.
Repairing leaking tanks with our lining solutions
SLS Ltd have a vast experience in repairing leaking tanks. Both from a perspective of liquid entering a tank i.e. groundwater, and egress of chemicals/water from a tank. Ingress of water has a tendency to occur below ground installations whilst egress of chemicals/water tends to occur above ground. This is normally due to corrosion or chemical erosion, the second being much easier to deal with than the first. A recent job involving this scenario was repaired with the installation of an underground fuel tank lining.
Over the years SLS Ltd has found that tank manufacturers are using poorer quality materials in the manufacture of their tanks. Consequently this affects the ultimate life of the unit, however the lifespan can be greatly increased by re-lining. Our tank linings are a cost-effective and quick solution to the majority of leaking tanks.
The Benefits of lining a storage tank are significant and include:
- Preventing leakage
- Extending the life cycle of the tank
- Resistant to most aggressive chemicals
- Cost saving through life as against to replacement
- Storage temperatures up to 140 degrees centigrade
- Can be used for both potable and hot Water
- Clean hygienic surfaces
- Up to 20-year warranties
- Peace of mind
Eurotank are specialists in carrying out re-lining in confined spaces with all their staff having the appropriate training & qualifications.
Typical applications include: –