Tank inspections are important to maximise the operational life of your chemical storage process plant equipment. The frequency of the inspections required will depend on the chemicals being stored in the tanks and the materials they’re made from.
When a tank is installed on-site there should be initial measurements taken and visual external checks to ensure it is safe to use, and these checks should be continued periodically. The EEMUA (Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association) advise to carry out inspections on a regular basis, either daily, weekly or monthly with each inspection being recorded and any findings noted to ensure any issues are recorded early giving accurate traceability.
Best practice is to also inspect the secondary containment area as regular checks ensure any early signs of leaks or damage can be rectified quickly to avoid a loss of containment incident.
Chem Resist provides a tank inspection service through an independent 3rd party organisation ensuring all inspections are completely impartial, any issues that may be found are reported immediately and appropriately and any replacement tanks are not sold before they are really needed.
