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Preventing fuel tank corrosion

Bulk Fuel Australia
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We can predict how long a fuel tank is expected to last out in the sun, but the deterioration process is accelerated considerably when water is involved. https://bulkfuel.com.au/news/preventing-fuel-tank-corrosion

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PREVENTING FUEL TANK CORROSION
In a country like Australia with such harsh conditions, keeping anything outside for extended periods of time poses unique challenges. So how can we prevent fuel tanks from the corrosive effects of the elements?
Diesel fuelcontainers are, essentially, large cylinders or boxes made of stainless steel and iron. They range in size from small-scale self-bunded storage tanks to massive installations designed for supplying fuel to thousands of vehicles and machines each load. A LEAKY PROBLEM
We can predict how long a fuel tank is expected to last out in the sun, but the deterioration process is accelerated considerably when water is involved. If a pool of water lies stagnant against the surface of a tank, any chips or exposed areas of the container can rust quickly and go brittle.
One method that has come into favour recently involves attaching a flat piece of metal to the underside of the fuel tank. This acts as a weather strip, and keeps water moving away from the base of the tank. Initial versions of this weather strip used an epoxy resin to work as a glue, but the effects of extreme heat struck once more and weakened the adhesive.
A new fixing method, which involved arc welding the weather strip to the base, was invented and is now in use internationally. Its estimated that using these weather strips will extend the life of a regular fuel supply by years.
Routine inspections of fuel tanks are also an option and have proven themselves to be a cost-effective method of extending their lifespan. While it involves sending someone out to manually inspect the tank it is still better than unexpectedly losing a tank for days or even weeks while a replacement is delivered, much less the environmental and financial cost of wasted fuel.
1300 57 990 | bulkfuel.com.au

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Preventing fuel tank corrosion

  • 2. In a country like Australia with such harsh conditions, keeping anything outside for extended periods of time poses unique challenges. So how can we prevent fuel tanks from the corrosive effects of the elements?
  • 3. Diesel fuelcontainers are, essentially, large cylinders or boxes made of stainless steel and iron. They range in size from small-scale self-bunded storage tanks to massive installations designed for supplying fuel to thousands of vehicles and machines each load. A LEAKY PROBLEM
  • 4. We can predict how long a fuel tank is expected to last out in the sun, but the deterioration process is accelerated considerably when water is involved. If a pool of water lies stagnant against the surface of a tank, any chips or exposed areas of the container can rust quickly and go brittle.
  • 5. One method that has come into favour recently involves attaching a flat piece of metal to the underside of the fuel tank. This acts as a weather strip, and keeps water moving away from the base of the tank. Initial versions of this weather strip used an epoxy resin to work as a glue, but the effects of extreme heat struck once more and weakened the adhesive.
  • 6. A new fixing method, which involved arc welding the weather strip to the base, was invented and is now in use internationally. Its estimated that using these weather strips will extend the life of a regular fuel supply by years.
  • 7. Routine inspections of fuel tanks are also an option and have proven themselves to be a cost-effective method of extending their lifespan. While it involves sending someone out to manually inspect the tank it is still better than unexpectedly losing a tank for days or even weeks while a replacement is delivered, much less the environmental and financial cost of wasted fuel.
  • 8. 1300 57 990 | bulkfuel.com.au