1st Edition

Underground Storage Tank Installation and Management

By G. Mattney Cole Copyright 1991
    188 Pages
    by CRC Press

    This timely book provides a concise, yet complete guide to the installation of UST systems. It addresses the EPA requirements for UST systems and offers practical, step-by-step suggestions for all aspects of installation, including management practices and the removal and closure of old systems. This information, as well as the book's excellent illustrations and appendices, make it an important complimentary guide to specific UST manufacturer's training and installation manuals.

    Introduction
    EPA Regulations for Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks
    Excavation
    Material Handling
    Backfill
    Supports and Anchoring
    Piping and Other Equipment
    Tank Removal and Closure
    Corrosion Protection
    Spill Prevention and Containment
    Release Detection Methods
    References
    Appendix A: Batteries and the Corrosion Reactions of Iron
    Appendix B: Compliance Dates and Deadlines
    Appendix C: Financial Requirements for Owners of UST Systems
    Appendix D: Summary of Federal and State Programs
    Index

    Biography

    G. Mattney Cole (Author)