HYBRID STEEL/FIBERGLASS UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK

摘要

A hybrid fiberglass/steel underground storage tank that combines the advantages of a fiberglass tank with those of a steel tank and can be used with various monitoring systems. The tank includes an interior portion made of steel and an exterior portion made of fiberglass. The exterior portion has at least one resin and glass layer, preferably formed of chopped glass mat and 100% solids epoxy resin, coupled to a spacer formed of a three-dimensional woven glass fabric, such as Parabeam(R). The interior steel portion and the exterior fiberglass portion are integrally formed to create a single structure. A method of making a hybrid tank is also described.