Throughout the years, we’ve amassed significant proficiency in lining and refurbishing storage tanks of diverse shapes and dimensions. These tanks are situated in various locations – some are above ground, while others are underground, and their conditions span from excellent to severely deteriorated.
From our extensive tenure in the industry, one fact becomes evident: corrosion represents the most formidable challenge to the longevity of storage tanks.
So What is Corrosion?
Corrosion, a phenomenon driven by chemical reactions influenced by factors such as chemistry, metallurgy, and electricity, entails the gradual degradation of materials within their environment.
This degradation undermines the desirable attributes of materials, including their strength, appearance, and resistance to liquid and gas penetration.
During the production of steel for applications like storage tanks, energy in the form of fire and heat is introduced, creating an energy imbalance in the resultant steel. Nature seeks to rectify this imbalance by returning the material to its natural state.
To discharge this surplus energy, nature releases electrons, initiating the corrosion of the metal and reverting it to iron oxide, commonly known as rust.
The presence of water, whether in solid, liquid, or vapor form, significantly accelerates the corrosion process. Stored water acts as a potent electrolyte, facilitating ion transfer and current flow within the steel’s microstructure.
Storage tanks and piping systems provide an optimal environment for corrosion development. Besides atmospheric corrosion, these systems offer the requisite water and nutrients for microbial growth, further aggravating the corrosion process.
Lining Stops Corrosion
Proper management and control of internal corrosion can be accomplished by appropriately applying protective coatings.
These linings act as a barrier between the steel tank and the stored substance, effectively hindering corrosion. By blocking the electron flow, these coatings impede the onset of corrosion.
Moreover, internal coatings deter microbes from directly assaulting the steel, thus averting microbiologically influenced corrosion.
Effective Preparation and Proper Coating Application
Ensuring proper application of coatings is crucial to prevent any interruptions, like breaks or gaps in the coatings, which could lead to corrosion recurring on the steel surface.
These interruptions often result from inadequate surface preparation or incorrect coating application methods.
Thoroughly preparing the steel surface and correctly applying the coating system can help minimize the occurrence of interruptions and extend the coating’s lifespan.
Failures in lining due to improper or insufficient application can have serious repercussions for the operator, including significant financial losses such as lost revenue, expenses for replacing linings and repairing tanks, and potential fines resulting from tank leaks.
When it comes to lining your storage tanks, it’s vital to enlist the services of an experienced and reputable company.
Applying a protective coating or lining to the tank’s interior not only aids in controlling corrosion but also ensures product purity.
The smoothness of tank lining coatings can improve the flow of stored products, ensuring minimal residue remains in the tank.
Given the stringent environmental regulations, tank storage facilities must prevent tank leaks and any contamination of the surrounding land or waterways.
Using protective coatings leads to lower operating costs, reduced need for repairs, and an extended design life for storage tanks, ultimately resulting in increased profits.
Corrosion protection typically involves thinner coatings or flexible lining products for above-ground applications, while epoxy composite lining systems combined with mortar are suitable for new structures. Our coatings line emphasizes chemical resistance on various surfaces such as concrete, steel, masonry, and more, catering to municipal, industrial, institutional, and energy/utility applications.
We highly recommend applying preventive coatings to newly constructed structures before they are put into operation to ensure the longest possible lifespan.
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Our dedicated and knowledgeable customer service team is available to assist you!
Call Tanks Liners by American Tanks at +1 800 656 0167
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