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to be rusted through.
Sections were either repaired or blanked off.
After repairs had been made, no leaks were observed except at the
flange joining the top to the side of the ‘tanks.
It was necessary
to use tanks 9-1] for Avgas storage so a temporary line was run from
the tanks to the beach.
Tanks 1-8 were used for Mogas and tanks 1-D
and 2-D for diesel oil.
Near the end of the operation, tank 1-D developed a leak at the
bottom.
It was impractical to repair since the tank was resting
on sand and any effort to dig under it would cause the tank to move.
To compensate for the loss of 1-D, tanks 4 and 5 were put into diesel
oil service.
Because of the conditions mentioned in the preceding paragraphs,
the following recommendations are submitted:
(a)
If a pier is built long enough to moor an A.O.G., lines
should be installed as shown in Encl. (B).
If this pier is not
constructed, submarine lines should be installed to serve the purpose.
(b) All lines should be renewed with standard weight 6" screw or
flange pipe.
Six inch pipe is recommended because the low head pressure
will not supply sufficient fuel to keep a 250 GPM pump primed.
(c)
As the tanks are emtied, they should be dismantled.
A
concrete foundation should be poured and new tank erected.
(d)
Pumping stations should be installed in accordance with
Encl (B).
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