‘Green’ Solution to Storage Tank Corrosion Wins World-Renowned Accreditation
Aug 2, 2018
An innovative storage tank lining company, based in the UK, has received a world-renowned European certification for Fuelvac®, the company's unique, monitored storage tank lining system.
Washington, United Kingdom - August 2, 2018 /PressCable/ —
Washington-based Abfad Limited have developed a solvent-free coating system that provides long-term, monitored protection against corrosion in storage tanks, with a particular focus on fuel products. Rectifying a corroded tank previously meant either a hugely expensive repair, that often was a short term fix, or a full storage tank replacement.
Abfad developed Fuelvac® – a solvent-free, double-skin with a class one vacuum leak detection monitoring system that alerts clients to a breach either in the double-skin liner or external tank – protecting against product loss and soil and waterway pollution.
Since 2010, the firm have been striving to receive the accreditation for their product from a German company called TUV Nord a test organisation that validates the safety of products and services.
“There has been 15 years of research and development of Fuelvac® with over eight years of testing by TUV Nord,” said Abfad’s Project Director, Chris Haritou.
“To get these certificates is a vindication of our determination to develop a lining system that is one of the most environmentally friendly in the world and will provide 24/7 monitored protection against corrosion and pollution – a major problem in the industry.
“It means we’re able to license our double-skin lining system in Europe because it’s now accredited to the European standard: BS EN 13160-7.
“It’s hugely significant for us as we can now access the European market; European nations can’t allow a company to install this lining system without this certification. This has created many opportunities for Fuelvac®, not only in Europe, but Worldwide and we welcome discussions with any organisations who may wish to use our product. We are currently in talks with a large US company and have also had enquiries from China regarding licensing opportunities”
Abfad’s Operations Director, Alan Fada, added: “Completing the TUV Nord accreditation is the icing on the cake after so many years of working towards this certification.”
Abfad Limited is now interested in innovation investment to progress with other patented developed systems to provide global solutions for industry.
Companies interested in Fuelvac® should contact Chris Haritou, Project Director, on 0191 543 7166 or by email to [email protected]
Contact Info:
Name: Chris Haritou
Email: [email protected]
Organization: Abfad Limited
Address: Unit 8, Teal Farm Way Teal Farm Park, Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 8BG, United Kingdom
Phone: +44-191-543-7166
For more information, please visit https://www.abfad.co.uk
Source: PressCable
Release ID: 387703
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