Tanklager
A tank farm is an area where large industrial storage tanks are grouped together to store crude oil, refined products, chemicals, or other hazardous liquids. These facilities require strict safety, maintenance, and environmental controls.
Where are tank farms found?
Tank farms are critical assets in:
- Oil & Gas – crude oil storage and refined product terminals.
- Petrochemical & Chemical industry – feedstock and chemical storage.
- Power generation – fuel oil and chemical tanks for operations.
- Marine & Offshore – tank terminals at ports and offshore supply bases.
For you as an operator, tank farms are high-risk areas where leaks, corrosion or coating failures can lead to environmental disasters, fires or explosions.
Extra explanation
Tank farm maintenance focuses on:
- Corrosion protection – tanks and bund walls need coatings to prevent leaks.
- Secondary containment – bunds must remain intact and coated to capture spills.
- Inspection & repair – external and internal blasting is needed for recoating.
- Safety compliance – ATEX zones often apply, requiring certified tools.
Standards include API 653 (tank inspection, repair and alteration) and environmental directives such as the EU Seveso Directive.
Pinovo and tank farm maintenance
Pinovo supports safe tank farm operations by:
- Dust-free blasting of tank externals and bund walls.
- Surface preparation inside secondary containment areas.
- Working in ATEX zones without halting operations.
- Preventing microplastic emissions from failed coatings.
Pinovo does not build or repair tanks, but ensures surfaces are clean and prepared for protective coatings or composite repair systems.