ASTM USTANKS-98

Corrosion of underground storage tanks (UST) is having a major impact on health issues both in the United States and around the world. Pollution of the soil and the underground sources of water supplies by leaking USTs are the main source of this impact.

An in-depth understanding of the alternative corrosion control methods is essential when selecting the most feasible, cost-effective approach. ASTM and NACE Standards Related to Underground Storage Tanks includes all of the ASTM and NACE standards (as well as several papers) referenced in new ASTM standard guide G 158, Three Methods of Assessing Buried Steel Tanks, making it a complete resource.

The three methods described in G 158 determine the corrosion status of UST for the applicability of upgrading with cathodic protection to prevent further corrosion. These methods do not require manned entry of the existing tanks. Effective use of these procedures can greatly increase the reliability of the corrosion prevention technique chosen, including complete or partial system replacement as well as cathodic protection and lining.

An in-depth understanding of the alternative corrosion control methods is essential when selecting the most feasible, cost-effective approach. ASTM and NACE Standards Related to Underground Storage Tanks includes all of the ASTM and NACE standards (as well as several papers) referenced in new ASTM standard guide G 158, Three Methods of Assessing Buried Steel Tanks, making it a complete resource. The three methods described in G 158 determine the corrosion status of UST for the applicability of upgrading with cathodic protection to prevent further corrosion. These methods do not require manned entry of the existing tanks. Effective use of these procedures can greatly increase the reliability of the corrosion prevention technique chosen, including complete or partial system replacement as well as cathodic protection and lining.