Self-Serve Fueling Is Loaded With Benefits
Self-service fueling has slowly but steadily become the norm at general aviation airports. Pilots are now accustomed to the convenience and freedom of being able to fuel their own plane by themselves—often times at night when there is no staff to man the fueling equipment, or during the busiest hours of the day when there […]
Spill Buckets Leak—But Detection Is Easy
Spills happen. Spills that occur during fuel delivery are a frustrating, yet common occurrence for underground storage tank (UST) operators. As the owner of a UST, you are responsible for keeping your tank in good working order to mitigate any damage that might occur as a result of these spills. That means you’ll need to […]
Biodiesel: “A Great American Success Story”
Biodiesel has had a transformative impact on our economy—renewing tax incentives could keep the momentum going. On February 11, House leaders sent a letter to Congress calling for a multi-year extension of biodiesel and renewable diesel tax incentives. In their letter, legislators from both sides of the aisle cited the fuel’s success in reducing toxic […]
Prepare for the Unexpected to Prevent a Worse-Case Scenario
A Wild Ride It was a situation the Davenport Municipal Airport could never have anticipated: a man fleeing the cops by vehicle ran his car through an airport gate, sped down the taxiway and crashed into the AVGas fueling platform, causing a fire that destroyed the pumping system. While the crash could have been devastating […]
What’s In Your Fleet Mix?
Fleets come in all shapes and sizes—so it’s no surprise that every fleet has its own unique fueling requirements. As technology evolves, companies are beginning to expand their fleets with electric vehicles and equipment that runs on biofuel. That means companies that once dealt only with petroleum and/or diesel now have much more varied […]
Stay On Top of Your Monthly Tank Maintenance
Double-wall Tanks help with Continuous Release Detection Method (CRDM) and Spill Control. As an operator, you know first-hand the importance of regular tank maintenance. A dose of prevention can help you avoid equipment damage that requires costly repairs or replacements. It can even help you avert a disaster scenario: a leak or spill that causes […]
Is Your Facility Ready for the EPA UST Regulation Deadline?
The Countdown Has Begun In 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated regulations surrounding underground storage tank (UST) facilities for the first time since 1988. The new rules, which affect nearly every UST facility in some way, were put in place to prevent and better detect leaks and releases. While most of the rules have […]
Tank Customization Starts With Planning
When it comes to the performance of asphalt, proper storage is critical. A customized storage tank system built to handle the needs of your business is the best way to ensure a consistent, quality product that customers can rely on. Building a new system from scratch is a big undertaking, and just like any new […]
Underground Storage Tank Regulations
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently revised their rules and regulations regarding the instillation, operation and maintence of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) EPA Federal Register. The EPA implemented these revisions in hopes of better preventing and detecting groundwater contaimination. The EPA altered the original 1988 UST Regulations and presented the following changes in July […]
STI Quality Award for Acterra
The Manufacturing Division of the Acterra Group has received the Silver Quality award from the Steel Tank Institute. The award represents 4 consecutive years with no QC non-compliance tags. STI’s Quality Control Program Quality control is a crucial aspect of all manufacturing processes. Member fabricators of the Steel Tank Institute’s licensed tank technologies are subject […]