underground diesel storage tank grounding
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Re: underground diesel storage tank grounding
Maybe 514-16 of the NEC? You may also want to see NFPA 30, Flammable and combustable liquids code.
I notice in NFPA 30 there is a lot of reference to prevention of corrosion by cathodic protection. That may have some effect on the grounding.
Steve
Maybe 514-16 of the NEC? You may also want to see NFPA 30, Flammable and combustable liquids code.
I notice in NFPA 30 there is a lot of reference to prevention of corrosion by cathodic protection. That may have some effect on the grounding.
Steve
Re: underground diesel storage tank grounding
I would think that the grounding requirements would be based on the tank manufacturer and the function of the tank. If the tank had a electric pump then I'm sure there are grounding jumpers already included in between the tank and pump to prevent static.
There is an organization called "Steel Tank Institute" for technology and research. I found a comment within their installation guide that states "Steel tanks in contact with the earth should not use copper grounding".
The web site for this organization is www.steeltank.com. You might try discussing this with them. Hope this helps.
I would think that the grounding requirements would be based on the tank manufacturer and the function of the tank. If the tank had a electric pump then I'm sure there are grounding jumpers already included in between the tank and pump to prevent static.
There is an organization called "Steel Tank Institute" for technology and research. I found a comment within their installation guide that states "Steel tanks in contact with the earth should not use copper grounding".
The web site for this organization is www.steeltank.com. You might try discussing this with them. Hope this helps.
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