What Causes Storage Tanks to Collapse?
An oil tank could be working just fine. However, if it’s struck by lightning, a catastrophe could be imminent, particularly if the tank has not been grounded.
April 14, 2021
An oil tank could be working just fine. However, if it’s struck by lightning, a catastrophe could be imminent, particularly if the tank has not been grounded.
April 14, 2021
An internal floating roof's purpose is to create a seal between the tank and the atmosphere. Sealing a tank leaves no gap through which to distribute foam. Foam can be pumped in through a manhole.
April 7, 2021
Pre-plans for fire emergencies must be continually edited and updated.
March 2, 2021
The 10-acre training field comes complete with a combination multiple-story burn building and high angle rope rescue prop, a four-level simulated process unit, and a 24-foot diameter bulk storage tank.
March 2, 2021
With tanks, original blueprints and drawings should be kept as reference points. These documents can be used to compare notes and measurements such as steel thickness.
February 24, 2021
An initial explosion in one tank touched off the rest.
January 20, 2021
Held the record for largest crude storage tank fire for 18 years.
August 31, 2020
Firefighter brought the emergency under control in 45 minutes.
August 18, 2020
Bio-diesel and formaldehyde reported to be burning.
July 12, 2020
Three adjacent tanks saved from ignition.
July 7, 2020
Video shows fire circling the tank between the roof and shell.
May 22, 2020
Falling demand threatens to overwhelm available crude oil storage worldwide.
May 16, 2020
Neighbors reported hearing at least six explosions during the fire.
February 6, 2020
A small fire spread to a 10,000-gallon storage tank holding flammable product Tuesday morning at a chemical plant in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania.
February 4, 2020
Firefighters battled a persistent fire in a chemical storage tank.
January 14, 2020
