Asphalt Accumulation Sites....
Asphalt Accumulation Sites....
(OP)
I work at an oil refinery in Minnesota and in the asphalt terminal we have 5 gallon pails that hang from a top loading spout to catch dribble. When these pails become full they're removed and placed in the rack to await pick up and removal by our contractor. During that in between time the buckets are tipped over sometimes or just leak. The asphalt tends to leak out onto the equipment or ground below. We're unsure of a good way to manage this or a permanent fix to catch the dripping asphalt and dispose of it properly. Does anyone have any suggestions?





RE: Asphalt Accumulation Sites....
RE: Asphalt Accumulation Sites....
Also I probably didn't explain it that well, but where these pails sit after they're full is where I'd like to put secondary containment. I want to ensure that all chemicals are caught before hitting the ground.
I was thinking of placing poly below it and then changing it out every so often when it gets to dirty. I also thought about designing a metal vat with a drain so the asphalt or fuel oil may run down this hole into a labeled 55 gallon drum. The vat as I call will hold our full buckets until picked up. During that time if they drip they will drip into the vat and run into the barrel.
What do you think?
RE: Asphalt Accumulation Sites....
One question, what does your SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures) Plan, and your SWPPP say?