Apparatus and method for positioning a fluid storage tank
US9061380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49771
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect, a method for positioning a fluid storage tank in an underground installation site includes providing the fluid storage tank that includes a measuring device configured to provide a deflection measurement for the fluid storage tank and placing the fluid storage tank in the underground installation site. The method also includes measuring a first value for the deflection measurement from a distance from the measuring device after placing the fluid storage tank in the underground installation site without an operator being positioned on the fluid storage tank, wherein the first value provides a baseline for determining deflection of the fluid storage tank.
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