Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Specified terranean relationship – Subterranean enclosure with portal opening; e.g. – storm or...
Patent
1987-09-08
1989-12-12
Murtagh, John E.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Specified terranean relationship
Subterranean enclosure with portal opening; e.g., storm or...
220453, 220457, G01M 304, B65D 2518
Patent
active
048858803
ABSTRACT:
Large capacity truck tankers periodically replenish the petroleum and other products in the underground storage tanks. These underground storage tanks corrode, and develop leaks releasing their petroleum products into the ground. As a result potable water supplies are contaminated, and the petroleum products remain in the ground for long periods of time. Fiberglass plastic tanks were developed to replace the metal tanks which corroded. If a sharp object such as a stone contacted the fiberglass tank, the recurring filling of the tank caused a slight degree of movement or working of the tank which in time resulted in the tank leaking. To overcome this problem, it has been determined that a containment vessel or barrier should surround the primary tank and that the space between the tank and the barrier should be inspected periodically to determine if leakage has occurred. If leakage occurs the tank and the barrier must be removed and replaced. We have devised a system that overcomes these difficulties by wrapping the tank, whether made of metal or fiberglass, with a heavy blanket of a thin, relatively stiff, loosely woven material such as nylon or polypropylene which is impervious to petroleum products. We wrap the entire tank in a thick matted blanket of this material that ranges, for example, from approximately a half inch to an inch and a half or more thick. We secure a suitable backing material such as cloth that is compatible with cement about the loosely woven barrier material. We then apply a cocoon of sprayed Glass Fibre Reinforced Cement (G.F.R.C.) or cement having other fibre reinforcement.
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Grunau Klaus
Sudrabin David A.
Fibrestone Inc.
Murtagh John E.
Wilson Alfred E.
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