Tank base

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A tank base sized to provide a load-bearing support for an above-ground storage tank and configured to allow moisture to pass, the above-ground storage tank having a bottom and defining an outer circumference, the tank base comprising:
a first encapsulated substrate, comprising:
a first part having a first thickness sized to provide the load-bearing support for the above-ground storage tank; anda first elastomer encapsulating the first part;wherein the first encapsulated substrate comprises a first planar portion; a second encapsulated substrate positioned adjacent to the first encapsulated substrate, the second encapsulated substrate comprising:
a second part having a second thickness sized to provide the load-bearing support for the above-ground storage tank; anda second elastomer encapsulating the second part;wherein the second encapsulated substrate comprises a second planar portion; andwherein the first and second planar portions are coplanar and perpendicular to each of the respective first and second thicknesses of the first and second parts; and a first seam formed between the first and second encapsulated substrates to allow for moisture to pass between the first and second encapsulated substrates so that moisture is allowed to seep away from the bottom of the tank, via the first seam, when the tank base provides the load-bearing support for the above-ground storage tank.