Spill Containment Berm features leak-free construction.
Press Release Summary:
Measuring 14 ft x 40 ft x 10 in., Rigid Containment System (RCS) meets/exceeds EPA, state, and federal regulations for secondary spill containment of refueler trucks and is designed for high-traffic use and long-term applications. Other uses include wash racks, loading/unloading areas for fuels and chemicals, and decon site. Able to be relocated without disassembly or permitting, berm features heavy duty C channel and I beam wall construction.
Original Press Release:
14' x 40' x 10" Rigid Containment System (RCS)
Basic Concepts, Inc. has expanded its spill containment berm offering with the introduction of the Rigid Containment System (RCS). The RCS is designed for customers that require a longer term solution for secondary containment than offered by flexible berms constructed from coated fabrics.
The RCS is designed specifically to meet or exceed EPA, state and federal regulations for secondary spill containment. Fuel tankers that require containment can be parked on (using the raised grating) or in the RCS depending on the end user's preferences.
Designed for high traffic use and long term applications the RCS is the ideal solution for permanent containment without the drawbacks, limitations and expense of concrete berm basins. The RCS avoids the costs and time associated with engineering, permitting and constructing concrete secondary containment. There are no concerns with cracking and filling like there are with concrete berm containment areas. If something changes and the containment area needs to be moved, the RCS is able to be relocated without disassembly or permitting.
Designed to meet military and industrial operational needs for containment, the RCS's primary funcition is for secondary containment of refueler trucks. However, the RCS can also be utilized for wash racks, loading and unloading areas for fuels and chemicals and as a decon site.
The RCS is designed utilizing heavy duty C channel and I beam wall construction with steel sheets comprising the floor of the containment unit. The C channel and I beams provide a very durable side and entry wall that can be driven across from any direction. The RCS is a single piece construction which minimizes on site installation time and eliminates issues with seam inspection and maintenance. The end user never has to worry about failed seams leaking.
The RCS's underside is coated with a corrosion preventive sealant used as a rust-inhibiting undercoating. The inside floor of the RCS is coated with a 40 mil slip resistant coating that has UV inhibitors added allowing for years of service. The coating is compatible with all hydrocarbons and can be reformulated to be compatible with the customer's specific chemical requirements.
The RCS has drain ports in all four corners to allow rain water to be removed via gravity. The RCS can include the patented Petro-Pipe® oil barrier as an accessory that allows rain or wash water to pass through but traps and contains oil, forming a plug when in contact with filter media.
The RCS is available in standard sizes of 30'x12'x10" and 40'x12'x10" which is designed to contain the military's 7 ton fuel tank truck and the 2500 gallon HEMTT fuel truck respectively. Individual RCS units can be connected to provide for any sump capacity needed. Custom sizes are available upon request. For more information contact Basic Concepts, Inc, 1310 Harris Bridge Rd, Anderson, SC 29621, telephone 1-800-285-4203 or visit the company website at www.basicconcepts.com where additional specifications, photos and video demonstrations are available for viewing.
