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Corrosion in USTs is a major problem for C Store Owners, Truck Stops, Petroleum Dealers, Jobbers. Much of the problems stem from Ethanol. This presentation, which is accompanied by a webinar on theironox.com. tackles causes and solutions.
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Solutions For Corrosion Problems in UST Sumps
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What Are We Going To Cover Today?
1) Causes
2) What is The Government About Theses Issues
3) Process and Products to Solve Problems:
a. Corrosion Removal
b. Corrosion Conversion
c. Corrosion Prevention Compounds
d. Acid Vapor Neutralization
e. On-Going Maintenance Program
A Lot More Than Cosmetic
Factors Include:
1. Maintenance labor Costs
2. Equipment Replacement Costs
3. Critical Down Time
4. Environmental / Compliance
5. Worker Safety
What Is Corrosion?
The Process of Metal Being Eaten Away By a Chemical Action
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Sometimes It Is Dry
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Or Sometimes Wet
Where is It Happening?
Regular Cold Weather High Altitude High Humidity
Premium Hot Weather Low Altitude Low Humidity
Diesel Dry Conditions
Wet Conditions
What Is In Commonin Corroded Sumps?
1. Water - Moisture – Condensation Intrusion
2. Vapor Intrusion
3. Different Types of Metals
4. Air
5. Swings in Temperature
More About Moisture / Water
1. Changes in Temperature
About Acid Vapors
About The Metals
About The Copper Tube
Summary About Conditions
Questions
Solutions - Products
Corrosion Converter Acid Vapor Neutralizer
Corrosion Prevention
Acid Neutralizer for Maintenance
All Products are
Nonflammable
Supplies NeededBefore Starting treatment
Safety Glasses Vest Cup of Water Coveralls
Gloves Mask Multiple Rags
Supplies NeededBefore We Begin Treatments
Non Sparking Brass Tools
Supplies NeededBefore We Begin Treatments
Disposable Paint Brushes and Disposable Paint Cups. Do not put chemical back into bottle. C Stores have cups if you forget.
Supplies NeededBefore Treatment
Six to Seven Feet of PVC Each Sump. + Cutting Tool + Zip Ties
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Check with Safety Manager for Company Policy and GearFor Confined Space Entry.
Any power tools used should be UL approved & Intrinsically Safe
Corrosion Removal
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Corrosion Conversion
Progression
24Steel Curtain only affects areas with rust. No harm to plastics or other surfaces. No Polymer to interfere with
future maintenance procedures.
Corrosion Conversion
Corrosion prevention
Applying Corrosion prevention Compound
Corrosion prevention
Wet Look For A Short Period
Acid Vapor neutralization
Mount As High As You Can
Acid Liquid Neutralization
Quash
Questions
What About Mold?
On-Going preventative Maintenance
Goal is Six MonthsCheck Quarterly
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Questions
Thank You!
References
Montana DEQFlorida DEPEPAPEI – Safety Committee and ChairmanNational Fire Protection AgencyState of Tennesse UST Dept.Dr. John WilsonBroward County DEP
