Double Wall Fiberglass Underground Storage Tanks. CSI 3-Part Specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS
DOUBLE-WALL FIBERGLASS UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
STANDARD TANK NOTES
MADE-TO-ORDER DOUBLE-WALL TANKS
Suggested Fitting Locations
Although our standard double-wall tanks are designed to accommodate most storage applications, they can be modified to include additional manways, tank-mounted fittings or other double-wall tank accessories. Made-to-order tanks require additional lead time for production and are more expensive to purchase.
The standard tanks are shown with tank-mounted fittings in the standard positions. Monitoring fittings, reservoirs, lift lug locations and anchoring strap locations can sometimes be relocated, but require special approval prior to any relocation.
In addition to the standard tank notes, the following notes apply:
- The location of additional and/or modified tank accessories should be referenced by the numbered fitting position between the ribs.
- The primary tank�s standard pipe fittings are 4" NPT half couplings. All tanks require at least one manway. The manway cover should include at least one fitting to facilitate future volumetric tank testing.
- Specifying more or larger manways than available on standard tanks may alter the anchoring strap locations. These can often be relocated, but require special approval prior to any relocation. Larger manways also require larger containment collars.
- We recommend that all additional manway covers include at least one fitting to facilitate future volumetric precision tank testing.
- Tank bottom deflector plates are standard under every manway and fitting.
- Monitoring fittings, reservoirs and lift lug locations can sometimes be relocated, but require special approval prior to any relocation.
ACCESSORIES WARRANTY
All double-wall tank accessories and monitoring equipment are warranted to be free from material defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year following date of original delivery by Containment Solutions.
Containment Solutions� liability under this warranty shall be limited, at our option, to (i) repair of the defective unit, (ii) delivery of a replacement unit to the point of original delivery, or (iii) refund of the original price. CSI shall not be liable for any labor or other installation costs and shall not be liable for any special, indirect, consequential or other damages except as stated above in connection with such tanks, including, without limitation, costs, expenses or liabilities associated with environmental contamination, fires, explosions or any other consequences allegedly attributable to a breach of the warranty or damages under deceptive trade practices or similar consumer protection acts. THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES OUR EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION AND CSI MAKES NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OR ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHATSOEVER, EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE.
Failure to install the tank accessories or monitoring equipment in accordance with the Containment Solutions� installation instructions will void the warranty.
Fiberglass Tanks Intended Use
Fiberglass petroleum storage tanks are designed for the storage of gasoline, alcohol blended gasoline (with up to 100% methanol or ethanol), jet fuel, av-gas, motor oil, kerosene, diesel fuel, oxygenated fuels (up to 20% MTBE), or potable water at ambient underground temperatures. Fuel oil may be stored at temperatures not to exceed 150�F.
The storage of other liquids may result in tank failure. Before storing liquids other than those listed above, contact Tank Technical Support.
Installation Overview
Fiberglass underground tanks must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions (Containment Solutions Pub. No. INST 6001). This document should be part of your tank specifications. Some key installation steps are highlighted below. See the published installation instructions for complete details.
Single-wall tanks must be mechanically unloaded from the delivery truck using a backhoe or crane (using all lift lugs provided to lift the tank).
All tanks must be vented and are intended to be operated with fluid in the tank no higher than the tank top. Fiberglass tanks are designed for operation at atmospheric pressure only, except when using vapor recovery systems, provided the pressure or vacuum does not exceed 1 psi maximum on the primary tank. Overpressurizing of the primary tank will result in tank failure.
For additional details, request Underground Tank Installations (Containment Solutions Pub. No. INST 6001). Properly installed, fiberglass underground petroleum storage tanks can provide extended service in storing petroleum products without corrosion-caused leaks and without maintenance.
Containment Solutions maintains a listing of over 2,000 independent contractors who have received educational materials from Containment Solutions covering the proper installation of underground fiberglass tanks. On request, we can provide names of educated contractors.
FIBERGLASS TANKS FOR FUEL STORAGE SPECIFICATION: SHORT FORM
Auto-cad drawings are available through your local sales representative.
The contractor shall provide UL labeled model fiberglass underground storage tanks in sizes and with fittings as shown on the drawings. The tanks shall be manufactured by Containment Solutions, Inc.
Tanks shall be tested and installed with pea gravel or approved alternate backfill material according to the current installation instructions (Containment Solutions Pub. No. INST 6001) provided with the tank.
LONG FORM: SECTION 13200 GUIDE SPECIFICATION CONTAINMENT SOLUTIONS FIBERGLASS REINFORCED POLYESTER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Auto-cad drawings are available through your local sales representative.
I. GENERAL
1.01 Related Work Specified In Other Sections
- Cast-in-Place Concrete: Section 03300
- Anchor Bolts: Section 05501
- Plastic Pipe: Section 15064
- Liquid Level Gauges: Section 15174
- Other Related Work � such as Excavation and Boiler Equipment
1.02 Quality Assurance
- Acceptable Manufacturers:
1.03 Submittals:
- Shop Drawings:
II PRODUCTS
2.01 Fiberglass Underground Storage Tanks
- Loading Conditions �
- External hydrostatic pressure: Buried in ground with 7' of over burden over the top of the tank, the hole fully flooded and safety factor of 5:1 against general buckling.
- Surface loads: When installed according to manufacturer�s installation instructions, tanks will withstand surface H-20 axle loads (32,000 lbs./axle).
- Internal load: Primary and secondary tanks shall withstand 5 psi air pressure test with 5:1 safety factor.
- Tanks shall be designed to support accessory equipment such as heating coils, ladders, drop tubes, etc. when installed according to manufacturer�s recommendations and limitations.
- Tank laminate shall include silica treated with silane.
- Nominal capacity of the tank shall be _____ gallons.
- Nominal outside diameter of the tank shall be _____ feet.
- Nominal overall length of the tank shall be _____ feet.
- Vented to atmosphere
- Vacuum � 5 psi maximum
- Positive air pressure (5 psi maximum)
- External hydrostatic pressure � 7' maximum groundwater head pressure over tank top
- Tanks 6' diameter and larger shall have an integrally mounted reservoir* installed on the tank for optional hydrostatic monitoring. The reservoir shall be constructed of fiberglass reinforced plastic materials and warranted for 30 years against failure due to internal/external corrosion and when properly installed, against structural failure (same as tank warranty).
4' diameter DWT-6 Type II tanks do not include a fiberglass reservoir. A 4" diameter riser pipe screwed into the 4" diameter annular space fitting will serve as the reservoir.
- Tank shall be designed with one 4" fitting that will access the tank bottom between the primary and secondary walls (annular space).
- The double-wall tank monitor shall be capable of detecting a breach in the inner and/or outer tank under the following installed conditions:
- When the inner tank is empty.
- When the inner tank is partially or completely full and the groundwater table is below the tank bottom.
- When the inner tank is partially or completely full and the tank is partially or completely submerged in groundwater.
- The leak detection performance of the hydrostatic monitoring sytem shall be tested and verified by a qualified independent consultant to detect leaks as small as 0.10 gallons per four within a one month period..
- All monitoring equipment, including FRP reservoirs and electronic controls, shall be UL listed or accepted.
- If hydrostatically monitored, any solution used in the tank annular space shall have UL approval for compatibility with the tank and be a contrasting color to the tank surface to facilitate visual inspection of the tank for leaks prior to burial.
2.02 Accessories
Anchor Accessories
- Anchor Straps � Provide glass fiber reinforced plastic anchor straps for each tank shown. Number and location of straps shall be as specified by manufacturer. Each strap shall be capable of withstanding a maximum load for each tank diameter as shown
- Certification Plate � Underwriters Laboratories label shall be permanently affixed to each tank.
- Flanged Manways
- The standard manway is 22" ID. The 30" and 36" ID manways are optional.
- All manways will be furnished complete with U.L. listed gaskets, bolts and covers.
- Location � see standard tank drawings (pages 15-22).
- The steel manway cover is standard with 4" diameter NPT fittings. 22" manway covers with an even number of fittings will be placed on an 8" radius. Manway covers with an odd number of fittings will have one fitting centered and the remaining fittings placed on an 8" radius. 30" manway cover fittings are standard 12" radius. 36" manway cover fittings are standard 15" radius.
- Manway risers 48" in diameter and 42" high will be supplied to provide access to the manway lid. A 24" x 24" galvanized street box with a cover must be provided by contractor for at-grade installation.
- Fiberglass manway extension tubes 24" long will be provided for the manways.
Tank Diameter (ft) |
Max. Load (lbs.) |
4'0 |
4,200 |
6'0 |
18,000 |
8'0 |
25,000 |
10'0 |
25,000 |
Straps shall be standard as supplied by the tank manufacturer.
- Brine Antifreeze
Chemical Composition: 30%+ calcium chloride, 1% to 3% potassium chloride, 1% to 2% sodium chloride, Balance water
Visual Appearance: Green in color, Odorless fluid
Specific Gravity @ 60�F: 1.272-1.317
Factory installed on tanks 30,000 gallon and under. Bulk brine jobsite installed on 35,000 gallon and 40,000 gallon tanks.
All control panels shall include:
Note: All wiring materials are provided by the contractor. Wiring is required from the power source to the control panel and from the control panel to the probe and sensor assemblies.
- Tank Gauge Probe � The IPFW Series tank gauge probe shall be capable of continuously monitoring liquid levels and detecting water in hydrocarbons at the bottom of tanks. The probe shall be compatible with the liquid it is intended to be submerged in and sized properly to fit into the tank without damaging the tank during installation or operation. The tank gauge probe shall not be rigidly mounted in the tank.
- Non-Sealed FRP Turbine Enclosure (Model NTE Series) � The non-sealed turbine enclosure consists of a fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) enclosure body (variable length in 12" increments, 42" or 48" ID�s), an FRP reducer (42"x30" or 48"x30" ID�s), and a loose fit FRP lid with handle. The reducer opening must be large enough (minimum 28") to allow for the removal of a 22" manway lid. The lid OD must be small enough to be removed through a 36" street box. The enclosure body must be capable of joining to the 42" or 48" diameter secondary containment collar with a leaktight adhesive joint. Cut lines for field trimming will be marked on the bottom 12" of the enclosure body in 3" increments.
Model No. |
Length |
Model No. |
Length |
NTE42-2 |
2' |
NTE48-2 |
2' |
NTE42-3 |
3' |
NTE48-3 |
3' |
NTE42-4 |
4' |
NTE48-4 |
4' |
NTE42-5 |
5' |
NTE48-5 |
5' |
NTE42-6 |
6' |
NTE48-6 |
6' |
If needed, refer to Section I for the optional adhesive kit (to bond the enclosure body to the containment collar) and Sections J, K and L for the field installed fitting kits (for electrical and plumbing connections to the turbine enclosure).
The enclosure body must be capable of joining to the 42" or 48" diameter secondary containment collar with a leaktight adhesive joint. The reducer must be capable of joining to the enclosure body with an external leaktight adhesive joint to allow for field installation of the adhesive without entering the enclosure.
With the lid installed, the assembly must provide a watertight seal with water up to 12" over the lid. The lid includes a non-skid exterior surface and must be able to support a person standing on the lid without damage to the lid. One of the lid handles is to be offset to aid in the removal of the lid and the other is centered on the lid. Cut lines for field trimming will be marked on the bottom 12" of the enclosure body in 3" increments.
Model No. |
Length |
Model No. |
Length |
WTE42-2 |
2' |
WTE48-2 |
2' |
WTE42-3 |
3' |
WTE48-3 |
3' |
WTE42-4 |
4' |
WTE48-4 |
4' |
WTE42-5 |
5' |
WTE48-5 |
5' |
WTE42-6 |
6' |
WTE48-6 |
6' |
Refer to Section I for the adhesive kit (to bond the enclosure body to the containment collar and to bond the reducer to the enclosure body) and Sections J, K and L for the field installed fitting kits (for electrical and plumbing connections to the turbine enclosure).
With the lid installed, the assembly must provide a watertight seal with water up to 7' over the lid. The lid may be supplied with an optional 6" NPT fitting with plug which can be used as an observation port. Cut lines for field trimming will be marked on the bottom 12" of the enclosure body in 3" increments.
Model No. |
Length |
Model No. |
Length |
STE42-2 |
2' |
STE48-2 |
2' |
STE42-3 |
3' |
STE48-3 |
3' |
STE42-4 |
4' |
STE48-4 |
4' |
STE42-5 |
5' |
STE48-5 |
5' |
STE42-6 |
6' |
STE48-6 |
6' |
Refer to Section I for the adhesive kit (to bond the enclosure body to the containment collar and to bond the reducer to the enclosure body) and Sections J, K and L for the field installed fitting kits (for electrical and plumbing connections to the turbine enclosure).
The two-piece coupling is constructed of fiberglass reinforced plastic and is field-installed using the supplied adhesive. Both pieces of the fitting are threaded together to hold the fitting in position while the adhesive cures.
Kit FC-3 or Kit FC-4 includes one 3" or 4" nominal ID FRP coupling, adhesive, catalyst (hardener), plastic mixing stick and applicator, 60 grit sandpaper, and installation instructions.
The contractor must provide the hole saw (4-1/2 or 5-1/2 inch OD) or reciprocating saw to cut the hole in the turbine enclosure prior to installing the FRP coupling.
Kit EC-1 includes two (2) one inch steel couplings, adhesive catalyst (hardener), plastic mixing stick, 60 grit sandpaper, and installation instructions.
The contractor must provide a two inch hole saw or reciprocating saw to cut the hole in the turbine enclosure prior to installing the steel coupling.
- All threaded fittings on UL labeled tanks shall be located in a manway lid or a tank mounted fitting within 12" of the tank top center line and be constructed consistent with the requirements of the UL label. Fittings to be suppled with removable temporary thread protectors or permanent metal plugs.
- All standard threaded fittings to the primary tank and monitoring cavity are 4" in diameter. The standard secondary containment coupling is 6" in diameter. All standard threaded fittings are half couplings. Reducers are to be used for smaller sizes where specified and provided by contractor.
- Thread Standards � All threaded fittings shall have machine tolerances in accordance with the ANSI standard for each fitting size.
- Strength � Primary tank NPT fittings will withstand a minimum of 150 foot-pounds of torque and 1,000 foot-pounds of bending, both with 2:1 factor of safety.
- Sizes
Sizes |
Standard |
Reducer Sizes |
Inlet |
4" |
___________ |
Outlet |
4" |
___________ |
Vent |
4" |
___________ |
Guage |
4" |
___________ |
Fill |
4" |
___________ |
3.01, 3.02 Installation And Testing
Tanks shall be tested and installed according to the current installation instructions provided with the tank (refer to Containment Solutions Pub. No. INST 6001 and include as part of your specification).
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