Tank base
OwnerLarry L. Perkins, Tim Kriegshauserinventors
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Abstract
A method for the construction of an improved tank base. A tank base is constructed for protection against accidental spills and/or leaks associated with a tank battery. The improved tank base comprises at least one part of a suitable substrate, which allows for the adhesion of an elastomer such as polyurea. Polyurea is preferably applied using a spray device which yields an average coverage of about 50-80 mils, and most preferably 60 mils. If more than one substrate is used, one or more substrates can be bound together with a fastening system. Once pressure is applied in the form of weight, the fastening system can be removed, resulting in an improved tank base having at least one seam and impervious to the fluid of the tank battery.
Claims20
A tank base, comprising:
- a first part, comprising:
- a first foam substrate having a first thickness;
- and
- a first elastomer disposed on an outer surface of the first foam substrate;
- a second part positioned adjacent to the first part, the second part comprising:
- a second foam substrate having a second thickness;
- and
- a second elastomer disposed on an outer surface of the second foam substrate;
- and
- a first seam formed between the first and second parts to allow for fluid to disperse, via the first seam, if the tank base provides a load-bearing support for an above-ground storage tank.
A secondary containment system, comprising:
- a floor;
- and
- a tank base disposed on the floor, the tank base comprising:
- a first part, comprising:
- a first substrate having a first thickness;
- and
- a first elastomer disposed on an outer surface of the first substrate;
- a second part positioned adjacent to the first part, the second part comprising:
- a second substrate having a second thickness;
- and
- a second elastomer disposed on an outer surface of the second substrate;
- a first seam formed between the first and second parts;
- and
- an above-ground storage tank disposed on the tank base;
- wherein the first seam allows for fluid to disperse away from the bottom of the above-ground storage tank and onto the floor, via the first seam, when the tank base provides the load-bearing support for the above-ground storage tank.
A secondary containment system, comprising:
- a floor;
- a tank base, and the tank base comprising:
- a first part, comprising:
- a first substrate having a first thickness;
- and
- a first elastomer disposed on an outer surface of the first substrate;
- a second part positioned adjacent to the first part, the second part comprising:
- a second substrate having a second thickness;
- and
- a second elastomer disposed on an outer surface of the second substrate;
- and
- a first seam formed between the first and second parts;
- and
- an above-ground storage tank disposed on the tank base, the above-ground storage tank in fluid communication with an underground hydrocarbon bearing formation via a well bore hole.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.