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Spill Control and Containment for Hazardous Materials

Spill control is the process of containing and managing the impact of environmentally detrimental spills on people and the environment. This process is key to safely handling hazardous materials, safeguarding the environment, protecting human health, and ensuring effective risk mitigation. Understanding Spill Control, Containment, and Response Spill control of minor hazardous material releases helps maintain […]

What is an ISO Tank?

ISO tank containers comply with the International Standard Organization (ISO) standards. They are suitable to transport both hazardous and non-hazardous bulk liquids. ISO containers are made with stainless steel and housed inside a protective layer. The type of protective frame used depends on the tank’s contents. The ISO tank container features a manhole at the […]

What Is an Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm Pump & How Does it Work?

An air-operated double diaphragm pump (positive displacement pump or reciprocating pump) may be simple in design but that doesn’t stop it from operating across challenging environments. These mechanical pumps are appropriate for on-off cycling, continuous, and on-demand intermittent requirements. In this blog, we will discuss the following points: Definition of AODD pumps Features and benefits […]

The Role of Mud Tank for Solids Control

What Are Mud Tanks A mud tank is an open-top container that is made of square-shaped steel tubes and plates with a cone-shaped bottom. These are used to mix and store drilling fluid on a drilling rig or for boring operations. The earliest concept of a mud tank was made by digging pits into the […]

Secondary Containment Berms Applications For Oil And Gas Industry

Spills at oil and gas sites are bad news. They can pose a significant risk to the team working on the site, contaminate the immediate environment, and even have the potential to create long-term health issues in the surrounding regions. That’s why the Environmental Protection Agency or EPA has strict regulations in place for oil […]

Risks Workers Face At Oil & Gas Extraction Sites

More oil and gas deposits, greater revenues, and a positive outlook are all setting the industry up for rapid expansion, which is helpful to the nation’s economy and creates job opportunities. However, more opportunities in the oil and gas industry lead to more workers facing risks at extraction sites that could result in accidents and […]