Ensuring the long-term reliability of FRP storage tanks begins in the fabricator's shop. Quality assurance procedures during filament winding and hand layup are critical for long-term service.
Key QC checkpoints include verifying resin gel times, glass veil placement in corrosion barriers, laminate consolidation, glass-to-resin content testing (burnout tests), and Barcol hardness testing across cured surfaces.
Implementing rigorous quality control guidelines according to ASME RTP-1 specifications guarantees that atmospheric and pressure tanks perform reliably without premature delamination or chemical attack.