For over half a century, floating roof seal assemblies have been, at most, an afterthought. Very little consideration was given to how a seal would function, and even less given to actual emission control. Little thought was given to product compatibility, tank conditions, shell deformations and tank cycling. As long as the gap between the floating roof and tank shell was bridged with a device of some sort, the tank was deemed operational, giving a false sense of safe operation and emission control. The typical seal system installed on steel floating roofs has remained consistent for the past 30+ years. […]
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INDUSTRY WATCH: From Water to Rail
As storage terminals, and the rest of the world, grapple with the fallout from the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, The Tank Tiger keeps us focused on the bright side Geopolitical volatility in the Middle East – specifically surrounding the Strait of Hormuz – has sent shockwaves through the commodities and security markets. While the midstream sector is feeling the heat, the impact on storage economics involves a few counterintuitive nuances. Under normal market conditions, a price spike makes storing oil unattractive. Think of it like a Costco run: you only stock up on paper towels when they are […]
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May 6, 2026
