by Paul Glister | Jun 18, 2021 | Editorial
This year marks a fantastic milestone for Abfad Limited; we celebrate 25 years of providing our services to industry and we’d like to thank all of our clients, many of which have been with us since our early years. Abfad: The Early Years Formed in 1996 by directors... by Paul Glister | Aug 8, 2019 | Editorial
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... by Paul Glister | Sep 27, 2017 | Editorial
Storage Tank Corrosion We recently refurbished a 250 cubic meter acid water process storage tank for one of our clients. The condition of the tank steel was very poor. Severe corrosion pitting was evident and a complete breakdown of the existing coating. Another... by Paul Glister | Aug 2, 2017 | Editorial
Pitting corrosion is one of the most common types of corrosion found in storage tanks, especially underground tanks. It can also be one of the most serious. What is Pitting Corrosion Pitting corrosion is a localised form of metal deterioration. It displays as small... by Paul Glister | Jun 27, 2017 | News
Time and time again we see examples of why it makes perfect business sense to install a lining system. Especially in underground storage tanks. This is a long-term cost-saving move, and not just for the increased lifespan that the storage tank will have. You...