Gasoline storage - how about this?

[sparc]

I think a concrete secondary containment might be better than dealing with a berm and liner and the maintenance required. In either case you have to deal with rainwater accumulation won't you?

I've seen the concrete containment used on jobsites for 500 gal diesel tanks.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Dirt is usually cheaper than concrete for walls. The most expensive part would be the hydrocarbon resistant liner and yes you would need a pipe penetration with valve so you could keep rainwater drained off. This is reason for the double walled tanks so you dont have all the BS to contend with but man are the expensive. Depending on where you are and the size of your storage tank, you may not need a berm or double containment. I would check your local laws and see what is required.

 

[TRR]

As mentioned before, check your local laws. Texas is different than other states. In Texas, with farm plates (and maybe other conditions) a farmer/rancher can move 1,000.00 gallons of fuel over the highways without a CDL license. It's also possible for them to drive a Semi tractor-trailer without a CDL, but it does require a Class A Exempt which is pretty easy to get compared to a Class A CDL. Again, check the local laws.

 

[mrjata]

I have used the bulk fuel storage for gas before. Lost a lot due to evaporation and spoilage. Now, having run a racing fuel business for a few decades, I understand the physics of fuel much better. On our farms, we store gas in 55 gal barrels off the ground on pallets and air tight inside. Every time someone goes to town, we get 2-3 barrels of fuel. Storage is not an issue with the alcohol laced fuels this way. Everyone is worried about the phase separation. This happens if you let the fuel vent and absorb moisture from the air. Hence the sir tight barrels. The alcohol absorbs the moisture, settles out of the fuel, possible issues.

Oh, by the way, if anyone needs a 3,000 gallon steel tank pm me. I have one left.