This document discusses solutions for upgrading containment berms at tank farm facilities. It presents a case study of a tank farm that upgraded its berm by installing Concrete Cloth to address issues with the berm's maintenance needs, structural integrity, and capacity. The document provides details on anchoring trenches, installing and hydrating the Concrete Cloth, and testing various joint configurations to minimize permeability.

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Different types of berm armoring protection
Gravel
Soil
Shotcrete
Vegetation

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Case Study
Tank Farm Berm Application

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Upgrading containment berm – Bayview
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Primary issue with current berm
1. Maintenance (functional Longevity)
2. Increase secondary volume
3. Structural Integrity
Secondary issues
1. Vegetation Control
2. Fire Proofing
3. Aesthetics
4. Tracking

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Anchor Trench/Increasing height of berm
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Installation of Concrete Cloth
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Overlapping seam with screws

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Overlapping seam with screws and adhesive

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Specimen
Coefficient of
Permeability-k
(m/s)
Unitary CC8 2 x 10-11
CC8 overlap with screws 3 x 10-8
CC8 overlap with screws,
adhesive and sealant
5 x 10-10
CC8 overlap with sealant
and Screws
2 x 10-8
CC8 butt joint with caulk
in joint and fabric tape
over joint saturated with
Polyurea
8 x 10-9
CC8 butt joint filled with
Epoxy resin
4 x 10-9
CC8 Butt Joint with
sealing tape attached to
PVC and Butt joint filled
3 x 10-11
General Joint Permeability Data

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Hydrating Concrete Cloth

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