PREVENTING HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HARM

Tank Storage Magazine summarises the latest developments in overfill prevention technology. Depending on the product you’re storing, the hazard and/or damage of overfilling a tank can vary drastically. Implementing prevention initiatives costs less than cleaning up a spill and having to repair equipment. When terminal operators come to implement overfill prevention systems and devices, they need to consider the best option for the product being stored. In the case of potentially hazardous chemical or petroleum products, proper overfill prevention is essential. Despite the rarity of tank overfills, implementing overfill prevention measures tend to be more beneficial in the long run than facing the catastrophic consequences of a spill. A spill can greatly damage a reputation of a storage company and recovering from this can be extremely hard for tank owners/operators. One example of this is Caribbean Petroleum, in Puerto Rico, which was forced out of business following an incident in 2009. OPERATING PROCEDURES Tank overfills or errors that occur during the refilling process whilst uncommon, are completely avoidable. When an operator makes sure to install the appropriate tank...