Overview Crude oil tank (75m diameter) internal lining required to be refurbished with a minimum 17 (12 + 5) years guarantee. Challenge To carry out the work in as short as possible time scale. Reduce cost and duration, as any tank “out of service” costs a huge amount due to the size and volume of these tanks. The work should also be carried out in a safe manner in a working tank farm. Solution Two coats of Epo-chemTM RA 564 solvent-free, wet tolerant glassflake epoxy @ 500µ per coat by airless spray with no requirement for ventilation or dehumidification. Outcome The technical benefits offered by this system ensured that the work was carried out on time, with- in budget and with no H&S issues. Benefits • No major delays • Minimum

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