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Volume 27 No 3 SEPTEMBER 2012
Industry alliance study examines ULSD corrosion"Severe and rapid corrosion has been observedin systems storing and dispensing ultra lowsulfur diesel (ULSD) since 2007. In addition, thecorrosion is coating the majority of metallicequipment in both the wetted and unwettedportions of ULSD underground storage tanks
(USTs). To investigate the problem in an objective manner, multiplestakeholders in the diesel industry, through the Clean Diesel FuelAlliance (CDFA), funded this research project." The Clean Diesel Fuel Alliance (CDFA), composed of individualcompanies and many trade associations (STI/SPFA is a member),posted its report "Corrosion in Systems Storing and DispensingUltra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD), Hypotheses Investigation" onMonday, September 10, 2012. Eight alliance member companiesfunded the research project. Battelle was hired to advise on projectsetup, conduct the actual research, analyze the data and write thisfinal report...
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STI proposes "pass/fail" venting in UL 2085STI has proposed a change, initially publishedfor comment on May 6, 2012, to the UL 2085Standard for Protected Tanks. The proposal'sintent is to add a "pass/fail" criterion to one ofthe optional tests allowed in the UL standard. The test, Venting by Form of Construction, isan option that allows tank manufacturers toconstruct the secondary containment of a
protected tank to preferentially fail, in lieu of using a traditional ventingdevice...
More about UL 2085... More UL news...
UL has established a Task Force to provide guidance fordevelopment of a new underground tank internal upgradestandard, SU 1856. An initial conference call took place inAugust, and UL staff hopes to create a first draft by the end ofthis year.Special task forces under the UL STP (Standard TechnicalPanel) have been formed to modify UL 58, UL 1746 and UL1316. Consensus has already been achieved to modify scopestatements of all three documents in a similar manner.
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In This IssueReport on ULSD corrosionUL 2085 "pass/fail" ventingTank and Petroleum Mishaps
Identifying buried tanksWhat caused this tank fire?STI/SPFA stainless fab
workshopWho invented stainless steel?Webinar: Tanks Inside BuildingWebinar: Pipe Installation and
InspectionSteel fab contributes toeconomic recovery
Online learning from STI/SPFASteel Facts info sheetsPentagon energy use
Did you know?Industry Calendar
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Industry Calendar Automechanika 2012September 1116
Tank and Petroleum Mishaps Pittsburgh PA: Lightning sparked a fire in a 500gallon fiberglasscondensate storage tank, causing the tank to melt and spill 440 gallons of "oily gases..." Rockport TX: Lightning exploded a petroleumstorage tank and set fire to two nearbyfiberglass tanks storing saltwater.. Williston ND: Lightning struck a saltwatertank, causing the tank and contents to burn.The fiberglass tank held gas and saltwater byproducts of oilproduction.
More Tank and Petroleum Mishaps...
Tank explosion "rocket" on YouTubeThe YouTube link on the right is video of astyrene tank explosion in Lavrian, Greece. Thetank rocketed from its facility and landed on aneighboring company's property. Back to top
Tips for identifying buried tanksTank owners sometimes have troubleidentifying what type of UST is buriedunderground. Original purchase documentsare often mislaid or lost. This article offers guidance for identifyingUSTs. With simple suggestions, Author Bert Schutza of Tanknology helps owners
draw conclusions specific to tank types...More about identifying buried tanks...
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What caused this tank fire?
An unusual tank fire incident was reported earlier this year by thePetroleum Tank Management Association of Alberta (PMMAA),Canada. An insulated, 400 bbl crude oil tank (API 12F) caught fire. The fire wasrestricted to the ullage space and the flames were coming from the 10"emergency vent and 3" normal vent. The tank owner companyrequested that the fire brigade put water to the vent space, focusing onthe 10" vent...
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Frankfurt Germany STI/SPFA 2012 Fall ConferenceSeptember 1113Houston TX CONSTRUCT 2012 & CSI Annual ConventionSeptember 1315Phoenix AZ NACE CorrosionTechnology Week 2012 September 1620New Orleans LA STI/SPFA CathodicProtection TrainingSeptember 1819Boise ID WEFTEC 2012Sept 29October 3New Orleans LA STI/SPFA Steel WaterStorage Tank SeminarOctober 4Bellevue WA NACS/PEIOctober 710Las Vegas NV Tank Storage CanadaOctober 1617Calgary Stainless Steel WorldAmericas Conference &Expo 2012October 1617Houston TX STI/SPFA Workshop:Pressure Vessel andTank Fabrication UsingStainless SteelsOctober 17Houston TX
NISTM 3rd Annual MissouriStorage Tank ConferenceOctober 17St. Charles MO
ASCE's 142nd Annual CivilEngineering ConferenceOctober 1820Montreal Canada
API Storage TankConference & Expo
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STI/SPFA presents pressure vessel workshopat Stainless Steel WorldPressure Vessel and Tank Fabrication Using Stainless Steels is ahalfday workshop on October 17th, presented by STI/SPFA inconjunction with the Stainless Steel World Conference & Expo inHouston. Our pressure vessel workshop is complimentary for all conferenceattendees. Click here for the workshop agenda.
We'll also have an exhibit booth at the expo, so be sure to stop by ifyou're attending! For complete information about the Stainless SteelWorld Americas Conference & Expo, click here.
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Who invented stainless steel?"Stainless steels, although among themost complex and most challengingalloys to produce and fabricate,have become the third most widely usedof metals...it was surprising that stainless steelhad not been discovered earlier than the firstpart of the twentieth century"so who inventedstainless steel? Read this fascinating article about the numerous people andcompanies who discovered and refined the stainless steels we useevery day. Thanks to Stainless Steel World magazine for sharing thispiece from their June 2012 issue.
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Webinar: Regulation of Tanks Inside BuildingsWhether you're a code user or a code enforcer,don't miss this informative webinar. Our expertpresenters are Jeff Shapiro, PE, codeconsultant; and Scott Stookey of theInternational Code Council. Jeff and Scott provide a guide to regulationsand codes covering tanks inside buildings:
Regulations that restrict the installation of tanks inside buildingsGroup H Occupancy triggers and ways to avoid themSpecial considerations for tank fill and vent connectionsRequirements for fire protection systems and containmentSpecial enclosures and tank vaults
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Regulation of Tanks Inside Buildings Webinarwith Jeff Shapiro and Scott Stookey
Monday, November 5, 2012Noon Central Time
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Webinar: Steel Water Pipe
CoSponsored by SteelTank Institute and NFPAOctober 2425San Diego CA
19th InternationalPetroleum EnvironmentalConference October 30November 1Denver CO
STI/SPFA CathodicProtection Training November 67Austin TX
SIGMA Annual MeetingNovember 68New Orleans LA
STI/SPFA Steel WaterStorage Tank Seminar November 8Charlotte NC (tentative)
FABTECH 2012 November 1214Las Vegas NV
API Refining andEquipment StandardsMeeting November 1214Los Angeles CA
STI/SPFA Webinar: SteelWater Pipe Installationand Inspection November 16Online
STI/SPFA SP001 ASTInspector TrainingDecember 1014Baltimore MD More industry events:201112 Industry Calendarof Meetings, Seminars &Conferences
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Installation and InspectionSTI/SPFA presents a new webinar in itscontinuing series focused on steel water pipe.Industry experts share their knowledge andexperience in the water infrastructureindustry:
Buried steel pipe deflection designSelection of backfill material and compactionTrenching and bedding placementTypes of joints and their coatingsDesign guidelines for handling pipeCommon installation problemsInspection tips
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Steel Water Pipe Installation and Inspection WebinarFriday, November 16, 2012
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Steel fab contributes to economic recoveryYou may not think about it often, but steel fabricators are part of thelarger manufacturing sector. As such, they are contributors toeconomic recovery and growth. Here are some stats from the NationalManufacturing Association (NAM):
Job openings in the manufacturing sector rose to 312,000 inJuly, the highest level since before the recession.Manufacturers have hired an additional 210,000 workers sinceDecember 1, 2011.Manufacturing supports an estimated 17 million jobs in the US,about one in six private sector jobs. Nearly 12 millionAmericans (9%) of the workforce are employed inmanufacturing.The US is the world's largest manufacturing economy,producing 21% of global manufactured productsincludingtanks, pressure vessels, water storage tanks, steel pipeinfrastructure and other steel fab products.US manufacturing produces $1.7 trillion of value each year, or11.7% of GDP.
NAM celebrates manufacturing with Cool Stuff Being Made onYouTubebe sure to watch creation of a Boeing 777 jet:
Cool Stuff Being Made: Building the Boeing 777 JetAirplane
Tank Talk EditorNoël Zak, CAE
STISPFA944 Donata Ct.Lake Zurich, IL 60047847438[email protected] www.steeltank.com
Then hear about manufacturing and jobs from NAM's Jay Timmons,President and CEO:
Let Us Lead National Association of ManufacturesPresident & CEO Jay Timmons
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Online learning from STI/SPFA Costeffective and convenient, online educationand training is a rich resource for you and youremployees. STI/SPFA offers these elearningmodules and archived webinars:
Tank Venting Essentials: PreVENTingCatastropheSteel Water Tank StandardsSteel Water Tank ConstructionSteel Water Tank Coatings and LiningsSteel Water Pipe InstallationSteel Water Pipe Coatings and Linings
Take advantage of these easyaccess, lowcost presentations byindustry experts.
Click here for elearning modulesClick here for archived webinars
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Get the facts about the benefits of steelSTI/SPFA presents our series of STEELFACTS informational flyers. These singlepage handouts dispel the myths and presentthe simple facts about the benefits of usingsteel, all of which have been researched byindustry experts:
The Strength of SteelChoose Steel for Lifetime ValueCathodic Protected Tank InspectionSteel Tanks: Compatible with AllBiofuel Blends
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Pentagon energy use
According to IHS The Energy Daily, thePentagon wants to reduce military fossil fuelconsumption 20% by 2020. Last year, theagency's energy consumption was $20 billion,with $5 billion in liquid fuels consumed by themilitary for training, moving and sustainingpersonnel, equipment and weapons.
The biggest user is the Air Force, accounting for 2.5 billion gallons ofaviation fuel each year. Last year, it spent $1billion more on fuel thanbudgeted. The Navy did the same, spending $2.3 billion more than thecost of its annual 1.23 billion gallons of fuel.
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