Why is tank lining important?

Over the years we have gained vast knowledge and experience lining and repairing storage tanks of all different shapes and sizes. Above ground, underground, some in good condition, some in bad condition, and many in VERY bad condition. One thing is clear from our time...

Battling Biofuel Bacteria Corrosion

Biofuel Bacteria Corrosion in Storage Tanks Over the year’s biofuels have been gaining increased public and scientific attention, driven by factors such as oil prices, the need for increased energy security and the concern around fossil fuels and global warming. Their...

The Cost of Pipeline Corrosion and How to Stop it

Corrosion at its base level is the gradual destruction of materials by chemical reaction with their environment. This is a natural process and is what we all recognise as rusting in metals. It can occur in other materials too. Ceramics and plastics, for instance, can...

APEA Live 2016

Abfad were at the APEA Live 2016 at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes last week, meeting clients new and old. APEA Live consists of an exhibition and conference running throughout the day. By night it’s transformed into an awards dinner, recognising industry...

Double Skinning A Double Skin

At the end of last year, we completed a bit of a unique project for one of our clients, fixing a problem in one of there large storage tanks which contained over 2 million litres of hazardous liquid. To do this we used an interesting method which had never been tried...