Case Study: 2x 5500L Steel Tank Decommissioning & Foam Filling

Project Overview

LV Fuel Services successfully completed a comprehensive tank decommissioning project in Norfolk involving two large-capacity steel tanks requiring permanent removal from service through professional foam filling.

Project Details:

Location: Norfolk
Tank Specification: 2x 5500L steel fuel storage tanks (2.14m x 2.14m x 1.2m)
Service Type: Full decommissioning with foam filling
Duration: Single day operation
OFTEC Compliance: Fully certified service

The Challenge

The client required immediate decommissioning of two large steel fuel storage tanks that were both filled with water. Key project considerations included:

Access constraints: Equipment positioning within 40m of fill points
Waste removal: Complete extraction of remaining contents before foam filling
Site logistics: 3-hour travel distance requiring early mobilisation
Associated works: Removal of connected pipework within tank room
Safety standards: OFTEC-compliant tank decommissioning procedures

Our Solution

Pre-Project Planning:

Site assessment and access route verification
Equipment mobilisation: vacuum systems, 2x IBC units, pumps, and hoses
Coordination with client for access hatch provision at fill points
Early departure (5am) ensuring on-site arrival by 8-9am

Decommissioning Process:

Waste Removal: Our technicians deployed specialised vacuum equipment with 2x IBC capacity to safely extract all remaining tank contents
Tank Preparation: Access hatches were opened near fill points to facilitate efficient waste removal and subsequent foam filling operations
Foam Filling: Professional foam filling service to permanently decommission both tanks in accordance with industry regulations
Pipework Removal: Complete removal of associated pipework within the tank room

Results

✓ Both 5500L steel tanks successfully decommissioned and foam-filled to industry standards
✓ All waste safely removed via vacuum tanker operations
✓ Associated pipework fully removed
✓ Project completed within single-day timeframe
✓ Full OFTEC compliance maintained throughout
✓ Site left clean and safe for client