Nitro-foam inerting

David Plumb & Co utilises an innovative method developed for the inerting of fuel tanks in lieu of water filling that provides an economical and environmentally sound solution.

As petrol tanks must be made safe prior to opening them up, Nitro-foam inerting was designed to positively vent explosive vapours from the tanks in a controlled and safe manner.

This type of inerting for underground petroleum tanks can be advantageous when rendering tanks safe for:

• breaking down manhole chambers and exposure of tank tops
• removal of manlids and associated pipework
• temporary inerting prior to cleaning and gas-test certifying

Nitro-foam inerting is cheaper than water filling and subsequent water disposal, by tanker. It also saves time as it involves only one operation instead of two and no time delays waiting for tankers.

With over ten years experience in Nitro-foam inerting, David Plumb & Co uses this method to best effect, knowing when and where it is the most appropriate method of inerting.

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