Secondary containment unit and methods
US10427868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D90/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an exemplary embodiment, a modular secondary containment unit is adapted to surround an above-ground fluid storage tank and includes a plurality of corner assemblies. Two or more components of each of the corner assemblies are composed of one or more reinforced resin composite materials. In several exemplary embodiments, the modular secondary containment units and the above-ground fluid storage tanks are used in oil and gas exploration and production operations. In an exemplary embodiment, an assembly for a modular secondary containment unit includes a track segment including first and second channels, a wall segment mounted on the track segment and extending within the first channel of the track segment, and a brace engaged with the wall segment and extending within the second channel of the track segment. In an exemplary embodiment, a method of constructing a modular secondary containment unit is provided.
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