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Category: Secondary Containment

Wastewater Treatment Plant Containment Area Protection

The Problem The original coating had failed following an incident when a valve had leaked and 3 quarts of 95% sulfuric acid had spilled onto the containment area lining. As…
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Burm Buildup for Containment Area

The Problem The EPA was about to fine this automotive engine manufacturer for the condition of their secondary containment.  One of the issues was that if this tank leaked, the…
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Steel Mill Secondary Containment

The Problem This steel mill had a severely corroded secondary containment area caused by hydrochloric acid at elevated temperatures continuously hitting their trench.  USI was called in by an engineering…
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Trench Repair

The Problem This steel mill had a severely corroded secondary containment area caused by hydrochloric acid at elevated temperatures continuously hitting their trench.  USI was called in by an engineering…
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Power Company Secondary Containment Repair

The Problem A major power company required a recommendation for the right coating and surface preparation procedures to assure them a long-time performance of their secondary containment system (50% caustic…
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Sulfuric Acid Containment Area

The Problem At this power station, there were many sulfuric acid spillages from the pumps and tanks operated by the power company. The sulfuric acid had severely eroded the concrete…
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Sodium Hypochlorite Secondary Containment Repair

The Problem A mid-west municipal power plant required a recommendation for the right coating and surface preparation procedures to assure a long-time performance for their bleach house secondary containment (12%…
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Secondary Containment Outside Wall

The Problem The EPA was about to fine this automotive engine manufacturer for the condition of their secondary containment. One of the issues was that the wall rebar was exposed…
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Containment Area Repair

The Problem The EPA was about to fine this automotive engine manufacturer for the condition of their secondary containment. One of the issues was that if this tank leaked, the…
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Containment Area Repair

REINFORCING TAPE IN USE The Problem The EPA was about to fine this truck diesel repair for the condition of their secondary containment. Unconventional Solutions was called in to save…
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