Specialty Tank Services & Solutions

Ultrasonic permeation detection uses non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment to scan tank walls and bottoms, identifying minute permeations, pinholes, and wall thinning invisible to visual inspection. This service measures remaining steel thickness with precision, mapping areas of corrosion before they cause leaks or structural failure. It's critical for regulatory compliance with EPA, API, and state environmental regulations, and enables predictive maintenance planning by identifying which tanks require immediate repair versus future monitoring. For underground storage tanks and double-wall systems, ultrasonic testing verifies integrity without excavation, saving significant time and cost.

Yes, AmTech specializes in manway retrofitting for older tanks built without adequate access points. Our certified welders cut an opening and install a code-compliant 22-inch manway with an 18-bolt cover onto single or double-wall steel tanks. This retrofit provides safe human access for future inspection, cleaning, lining application, and maintenance work—extending the tank's useful life and enabling compliance with API, NFPA, and local fire codes. The welding work meets structural integrity standards and is compatible with both above-ground and underground tank installations.

The Genesis system is AmTech's proprietary method for converting single-wall underground storage tanks into fully compliant double-wall tanks with interstitial monitoring capability. Rather than excavating and replacing the entire tank—which can cost $50,000-$150,000 and require weeks of facility closure—the Genesis system installs a secondary containment wall inside the existing tank with monitoring ports between the walls. This allows you to meet current EPA and state environmental regulations at a fraction of replacement cost, typically 40-60% less, with significantly reduced downtime. The system is compatible with petroleum fuels, alcohol-blended fuels, biodiesel, and petrochemicals.

AmTech maintains emergency response crews positioned throughout the United States and Canada for rapid deployment to critical tank failures. Response time varies by location, but we prioritize emergency calls and typically mobilize experienced crews within 24-48 hours of initial contact. Our crews arrive with proprietary repair materials—including DuraChem instant-cure linings, HydraStone cement systems, fiberglass laminate materials, and PLS 755 Tank Tape—enabling on-site repairs without waiting for material orders. For active leaks or regulatory shutdown situations, we implement temporary containment measures immediately while planning permanent repairs.

AmTech's certified welders perform API 653-compliant structural repairs on above-ground and underground steel tanks, including cutting out and replacing corroded or perforated tank bottom sections, repairing damaged nozzles and pipe penetrations, welding patches over small holes or cracks, and rebuilding structural supports. All welding work follows API Standard 653 for tank inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction. Repairs are coordinated with subsequent surface preparation and lining application to ensure seamless protection. We also perform structural modifications like manway installation and nozzle additions when tanks require access or operational upgrades.

Yes, specialty services are frequently combined with standard lining projects for comprehensive tank restoration. A typical project might include ultrasonic testing to map corrosion, structural steel repairs to address identified damage, surface preparation via abrasive blasting, and application of DuraChem or HydraStone lining systems. This integrated approach ensures all integrity issues are addressed in a single mobilization, reducing overall project cost and facility downtime. AmTech's field engineers coordinate all phases to optimize scheduling and ensure each step meets specification requirements before proceeding to the next.

Specialty services are essential for facilities with aging tank infrastructure, stringent regulatory requirements, or unique operational challenges. Key industries include petroleum and fuel distribution (underground storage tanks requiring compliance upgrades), chemical processing plants (tanks handling corrosive substances with complex integrity needs), municipal water and wastewater facilities (potable water tanks requiring NSF-compliant repairs), and industrial manufacturing (process tanks with custom engineering requirements). We also serve DOD and government facilities, power plants, educational institutions, and Fortune 500 companies requiring specialized technical solutions backed by engineering documentation and warranty programs.

Yes, comprehensive documentation is a core component of all specialty services. Our field engineers provide detailed inspection reports with ultrasonic testing results, wall thickness maps, and photographic documentation. For structural repairs, we supply welding certifications and API 653 compliance documentation. Genesis double-wall retrofit projects include complete installation records, system specifications, and regulatory compliance verification. Emergency repair projects are fully documented with failure analysis, corrective actions taken, and materials used. All documentation supports facility compliance with EPA, API, NFPA, OSHA, and state environmental regulations, and is suitable for regulatory audits and insurance purposes.