Expert FRP Tank Inspection & Assessment

A comprehensive FRP tank inspection evaluates the interior corrosion coat, structural laminate, exterior shell, floor, nozzles, manways, and interfaces. Inspectors look for spidering, disbondment, abrasion, emulsification, stress cracking, shell distortion, low Barcol hardness, and UV degradation. American Fiberglass Tank Repair can also use ultrasonic, laser, and high-intensity backlight testing to assess hidden laminate conditions.

Inspection frequency depends on the stored chemical, operating temperature, tank age, service history, and criticality of the asset. Tanks storing aggressive chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, ferric chloride, or hydrochloric acid often benefit from periodic inspection programs. A baseline assessment helps establish condition, then ongoing inspections can be scheduled around shutdowns or maintenance windows.

Yes. A proper assessment helps determine whether the tank can be repaired, relined, monitored, or should be removed from service. Early detection of liner failure, capillary migration, shell distortion, or stress cracking often allows targeted repair before catastrophic loss. AFTR’s reports translate inspection findings into practical repair-versus-replace recommendations for maintenance and budget planning.

American Fiberglass Tank Repair uses visual and instrument-based methods, including ultrasonic testing, laser evaluation, high-intensity backlight testing, and Barcol hardness checks where appropriate. These methods help identify surface deterioration and internal laminate concerns, including liquid migration beneath the corrosion coat. Testing is selected based on tank construction, accessibility, stored product, and inspection objectives.

Some exterior and interface observations may be possible while a tank remains in service, but interior corrosion coat and structural assessments typically require the tank to be safely taken out of service, cleaned, ventilated, and prepared for entry. AFTR schedules inspections around shutdowns, nights, weekends, and planned outages to minimize operational disruption.

FRP tank inspection is common in chemical plants, water and wastewater treatment facilities, petrochemical operations, food-processing environments, and industrial process facilities. AFTR assesses tanks storing potable water, deionized water, sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, ferric chloride, hydrochloric acid, and other aggressive or process-related fluids.

Yes. Inspections include detailed condition reporting with documented findings and recommended actions. The report can help maintenance teams prioritize corrosion barrier repair, structural repair, relining, nozzle modification, or continued monitoring. Clear documentation is especially valuable for outage planning, capital budgeting, safety reviews, and extending the useful life of existing FRP assets.

American Fiberglass Tank Repair provides FRP tank inspection and assessment across all 50 U.S. states, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico, as well as Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and select international locations. Field teams can mobilize for one-time assessments, scheduled maintenance programs, emergency evaluations, or inspections aligned with planned shutdowns.