All Tanks & pipework articles
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Equipment NewsExtra-large tanks call for a manned entry or robot clean, says Eurotank
To ensure a proper clean of a tank larger than 60,000 litres, manned entry or robotic tank cleaning is Eurotank Environmental’s recommendation.
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Equipment NewsRetailers warned to keep an eye out for corrosion in vent pipes
Eurotank Environmental is urging retailers to train their forecourt employees to look for signs of corrosion in vent pipes on a regular basis, to prevent dangerous fuel vapour escaping onto the forecourt.
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Equipment NewsEnviromental risk specialist Adler & Allan partners with Goldman Sachs for next phase of growth
Environmental risk reduction specialist Adler & Allan is being sold to the private equity business at Goldman Sachs Alternatives which will acquire a majority stake.
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NewsAsda secures planning permission to replace tanks at supermarket site
Asda has won planning permission to decommission five fuel tanks at a supermarket filling station in Merseyside and to replace them with two new tanks.
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Equipment NewsOnly the name has changed, says Adrian Felton, md of Madic UK (formerly TLM)
TLM technologies has officially changed its name to Madic UK, I have the certificate from Companies House to prove it!
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NewsFuel delivery driver killed in freak tank accident
A fuel delivery driver was killed in a freak accident after falling into an underground diesel tank at Tuite’s Garage on Cavan Road, Oldcastle, Co Meath two years ago, an inquest has heard.
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Equipment NewsSTA Technical launches redesigned fuel tank lid
STA Technical has redesigned the forecourt critical fuel tank lid to ensure its effectiveness, flexibility and ease of operator use.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON TANKS AND PIPEWORK: Your best defence
Your primary (tank), secondary (bund) and tertiary (separator) containment systems are your first, second and third line of defence against environmental pollution. So says Shirley Miles, head of environmental protection, at Adler and Allan.
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Equipment NewsFORECOURT SHOW: Eurotank packs a punch as it celebrates 21st anniversary with huge tanker display
Celebrating 21 years in business in 2022, Eurotank Service Group made a big impression with its newest Rolba ADR vacuum tanker forming the centrepiece of the largest stand at the show.
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Focus On FeatureEQUIPMENT FOCUS: Pumps, Tanks & Pipework
A new name in fuel pumps is entering the UK this year thanks to Eurotank Service Group’s new deal with Turkish firm, Mepsan AS.
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NewsRobotic tank-cleaning launched by Eurotank Environmental
Eurotank Environmental is taking tank cleaning to the next level with the launch of an unmanned service using remote-operated robots.
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AnalysisTECHNICAL ADVICE: Upgrading your separator coalescing filter ahead of E10
In September 2021, the Government has confirmed the introduction of E10 petrol across all UK forecourts replacing the E5 petrol currently in use.
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AnalysisE10 PETROL: The introduction of E10 and your wider forecourt strategy
Mark Griffiths, head of business development, Adler and Allan, supplier of environmental risk services, explains the maintenance impact of E10, and how the grade changes could affect your wider site operation.
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Equipment NewsRusdene Services signs deal for tank cleaning and pump maintenance at its five sites
Rusdene Services has signed contracts with Eurotank Environmental and Europump Maintenance for tank cleaning and pump maintenance services.
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NewsAdler and Allan unveils camera for remote inspection of tanks
Adler and Allan has introduced AdlerView, a non-man entry, Atex Zone 1 device for tank cleaning and visual inspections. The Atex Zone 1 camera can be used to remotely inspect fuel tanks both above and below ground, from a van positioned up to 50 metres away. The device reduces the ...
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NewsAdler and Allan wins prize for interceptor lining process
Environmental risk reduction specialist Adler and Allan has won the VINCI APPA award for innovation for introducing a new interceptor lining process to a major forecourt operator. A Polyurea coating was applied on a damaged three stage non-functional separator as the base of the separator had dropped under all chambers ...
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Lining up
When a tank needs replacing, it’s a big job. But Edward Wheeler, group managing director at Eurotank Service Group, believes forecourt operations should consider an upgrade instead with a tank lining system. He explains: "We can now offer a tank lining solution which is equal to new tanks in terms ...
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NewsLeighton O’Brien and Adler and Allan agree service partnership
Fuel analytics technology provider Leighton O’Brien and environmental risk reduction specialist Adler and Allan, have announced a new licensed service partnership to exclusively deliver its proprietary EPA-certified precision tank and line-testing technology in the UK. This means Adler and Allan customers will benefit from a highly sensitive integrity test that ...
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Durapipe adds electrical conduit solution to its PLX portfolio
Forecourt equipment specialist Durapipe UK has added an electrical conduit solution to its PLX portfolio which it claims is an industry first. PLX Electrical Conduit is an external barrier pipe that protects conveyed cables from potential fuel spillages and leaks within forecourt applications. Unlike existing options, which comprise an internal ...
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NewsBerrys makes Midas mobile to stop more diesel/petrol mix-ups
Berrys Global Innovations has launched Midas2, a portable system designed to eliminate fuel grade crossovers at forecourts. Midas is a fully automated intelligent valve system that can discriminate between petrol and diesel fuels. The new Midas2 version will alert the tanker driver of a fuel crossover as the fuel begins ...