Paper: The Selection, Fabrication, and Application of Flexible Thermoplastic Materials for Oil Field Tank Liners

This paper discusses the selection, fabrication and application of flexible thermoplastic materials that provide impervious liners in oil-field tanks. Installations in steel-bolted, steel welded and other types of tanks are considered. Protection from mechanical damage, pipe connection sealing, inspection and testing are discussed. In addition both successful and unsuccessful case histories are presented.