Double Wall Fuel Tank Containment

A double wall tank is a form of secondary containment that has a small footprint and is sealed to keep dirt debris and rain out of the containment area.

Double wall fuel tank containment.

In the past tanks have been kept inside concrete containment pits to accomplish containment in the event of a tank or tank fitting failure. Click on the illustration for more details. Double wall containment tanks add protection against tank failure. If you already have the secondary containment a single wall fuel tank may be the way to go.

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Below is a cutaway illustration of a typical double wall petroleum application. Biodiesel is an efficient and clean alternative to traditional diesel fuel. Tank related issues are costly and can lead to environmental catastrophes. Sales 713 203 4650.

This was not a satisfactory solution because the pits limit placement of tanks and are quite expensive to construct. Generally single wall fuel tanks are less expensive than their double wall counterparts.