MPI Announces New Product Standards

The Master Painters Institute, a division of NACE International Institute, recently announced its new product standards for interior carbon-steel fuel pipes, interior welded fuel tanks, exte...

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Study Points to Biofuels Speeding UST Corrosion

New research out of the Netherlands indicates that the use of biodiesel as a component in diesel fuel blends could be leading to increased corrosion in underground storage tanks that hold th...

I Try to be Flexible...

by Warren Brand

We are in the process of getting a water tank—85 feet in diameter and roughly 80 feet...

True or false: A Dutch study found that use of biodiesel as a component in diesel fuel blends could be leading to increased corrosion in underground storage tanks that hold the fuel.

True or false: An epoxy novolac tank lining with pre-dispersed reinforcement fiber, applied by plural component spray, has the same or greater physical strength than an epoxy tank lining system with hand-laid reinforcement, according to a JPCL article.

I have several water tanks constructed with carbon steel for demineralized water storage. The tanks are about 20 years old, and the original coating has started to blister. For refurbishment of the coating, what material should be used and at what dry film thickness? The original type of coating is unknown.

What type of generic coating is required to protect the inside of a tank containing liquid with pH ranging from 2 to 13 and operated at 65-80 degrees Celsius? Why?

Above the Field: Elevated Tank Projects Show Longevity, Service

from JPCL, May 2019 ; by JPCL Staff

SSPC’s annual Structure Awards recognize the work of teams of contractors, designers,...

The Importance of Routine Maintenance of Water Storage Tanks

from JPCL, May 2019 ; by Gregory R. “Chip” Stein, Tank Industry Consultants

Welded steel tanks can provide effective service lives in excess of 100 years if pr...

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American Water Works Association ACE 2017

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Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.