Xerxes - Underground Fuel Storage Tanks
From Petroleum Products
Xerxes fiberglass fuel storage tanks are a rust-proof, cost-effective alternative to steel tanks. Ask your Xerxes sales representative about the distinct advantages that Xerxes offers over steel tanks in this age of ethanol fuels and biodiesel fuel products.
Double-wall fiberglass storage tanks offer custome...
Double-wall fiberglass storage tanks offer customers full 360-degree secondary containment providing maximum protection of the environment. The very popular Xerxes TRUCHEK hydrostatic monitoring system is one option to consider. Available in capacities ranging from 600 gallons to 40,000 gallons.
Multi-compartment fiberglass storage tanks are a popular choice when storing two or three grades of fuel in a single tank within separate compartments. In many cases, these tanks provide overall savings vs. two or three separate tanks. Available in capacities up to 40,000 gallons, Xerxes multi-compartment tanks come standard with double-wall bulkheads.
Single-wall fiberglass storage tanks are available in capacities ranging from 600 gallons to 50,000 gallons.
Triple-wall fiberglass storage tanks provide customers with the most advanced level of security when secondary containment isn't enough. A small number of jurisdictions regulate it. A triple-wall tank is available in sizes up to 40,000 gallons and offers four monitoring options.
Fiberglass Tanks
A proven tank choice for the petroleum industry
After years of installing bare steel underground storage tanks for gasoline and diesel fuel, in the 1960s companies began to realize that leakage from steel tanks – because of rust both inside and outside – caused environmental problems. Since the mid 1960s, fiberglass underground storage tanks (USTs) have provided tank owners with a reliable corrosion-free option that led to federal regulations in the late 1980s mandating corrosion-protected tanks.
There are even more reasons to choose a Xerxes fiberglass tank today. It is compatible with new ethanol-blended fuels and biodiesels, requires no maintenance to prevent corrosion, and, unlike steel tanks, accommodates continuous hydrostatic monitoring. And in contrast to some other UST products, standing behind every Xerxes petroleum tank is an industry-leading 30-year limited warranty.
Today, more than 40 years after their introduction, a large percentage of USTs sold in North America are made of fiberglass. In fact, the tanks installed by the 50 largest fuel marketers in the United States are overwhelmingly fiberglass tanks. In Canada, it is estimated that more than 90 percent of tanks installed for petroleum storage are made of fiberglass. As of 2008, more than 150,000 Xerxes fiberglass tanks had been installed, and the number continues to grow.
In addition to their functional benefits, fiberglass tanks are significantly lighter and easier to install than steel tanks because they eliminate the expense of renting heavy equipment during installation. Yet another benefit is that fiberglass tanks can often be moved from an original installation site and be recertified for installation at a new location.
At Xerxes, we believe in going the extra mile for our customers. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with four manufacturing facilities strategically located for economical delivery and quality service, Xerxes is committed to customer satisfaction and quality products. Together with our parent company, ZCL Composites Inc., we are North America’s choice in underground storage – for today and for tomorrow.
Xerxes – A Long-Time Industry Leader And Pioneer
For decades, Xerxes has proven itself an industry leader in developing and fabricating fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) structural products. Xerxes’ commitment to quality and innovation is the foundation of the strong, long-lasting relationships we have with our customers. Xerxes engineers were the first to utilize integrally constructed ribs in fiberglass tanks for added strength. Xerxes was also the first to manufacture a UL-listed, double-wall fiberglass underground storage tank (UST) and the first to incorporate the unique benefits of hydrostatic monitoring into a factory- manufactured design.
As customers’ needs change and as regulation...
As customers’ needs change and as regulations become more complex, Xerxes continues its history of innovation by developing products that meet the changing needs of customers in the petroleum, water and wastewater industries. Today, the Xerxes tank product line includes double-wall, triple-wall and multicompartment tanks, as well as oil/water separators, wet-wells and prepackaged lift stations. Complementing these product lines is a wide variety of Xerxes-supplied accessories that not only provide for speed and ease of installation (such as prefabricated concrete deadmen) but also respond to changing regulations. Our innovative double-wall containment sump is an example of this. Xerxes is committed to developing new and complementary accessories to our growing line of products, with a careful eye on new industry demands and trends.
Today, as part of ZCL Composites Inc., Canada’s leading provider of fiberglass USTs, product innovations such as ZCL’s Phoenix System and PrezerverTM, and use of Parabeam, further enhance our premiere product line. (See pages 5 and 7 of this brochure for more information.) Together, Xerxes and ZCL are widely recognized as North America’s leading provider of underground fiberglass storage tanks.
The Benefits Of Xerxes Fiberglass Underground Storage Tanks
The best choice for underground storage of petroleum products is a structurally strong, corrosion-resistant, easily installed and cost-effective vessel. That’s what a customer finds in every Xerxes tank, which is designed and manufactured with high-quality resin and glass, and features unique integral ribs. Like structural beams, integral ribs add strength, and because the ribs and tanks are made of the same materials and are manufactured simultaneously, the result is an extremely robust product.
The solution to newcorrosion concerns
Made of corrosion-resistant materials, Xerxes fiberglass tanks eliminate the possibility of either external or internal rusting of the tank. For years, the concern in the petroleum industry was about external corrosion. Since fiberglass doesn’t rust, and steel can, this gave fiberglass tank manufacturers a natural edge. Today, corrosion concerns in petroleum tanks center on internal corrosion, an even more pressing matter because of new fuels, such as ethanol blends and biodiesels. Together, the removal of lead from gasoline and the growing popularity of biofuels have led to heightened awareness about corrosive environments inside storage tanks.
A certain amount of water usually exists in the bo...
A certain amount of water usually exists in the bottom of tanks, and that can lead to the microbial-induced corrosion (MIC) in steel tanks. Ethanol increases the likelihood of water in tanks, and the resulting microbial growth. To date, there is not a single reported instance in a fiberglass tank of failure due to internal corrosion caused either by MIC or by water bottoms. Based on widely distributed advice, combatting internal corrosion in steel tanks requires regular maintenance – in the form of frequent inspection Many believe that this new concern about internal corrosion is the reason the Steel Tank Institue (STI) and some steel-tank manufacturers have significantly reduced their warranty coverage, from 30 to 10 years. Since Xerxes fiberglass tanks are compatible with the new biofuels, including E10, E85 and biodiesel blends, Xerxes confidently holds to its longstanding 30-year warranty, which explicitly provides 30 years of internal corrosion coverage “with or without water bottoms.”
Why Choose A Xerxes Tank?
Fuel compatibility – Xerxes tanks are UL-listed for all ethanol-blended fuels, including E10 and E85, and are fully compatible with new diesel blends, including ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) and biodiesel blends.
Maintenance-free – Xerxes does not require the frequent inspection for and removal of tank water bottoms, which is a time-consuming and expensive maintenance step that is strongly recommended by the steel tank industry for its products. While some manufacturers' warranties limit coverage when water bottoms are present, Xerxes' warranty specifically states 'with or without water bottoms.'
30-Year warranty – While the warranty duration for many other storage tanks has been dramatically reduced in recent years, Xerxes continues to provide a 30-year limited warranty, backed by the financial strength of North America's leading storage tank manufacturer.
Continuous monitoring – Interest is growing ...
Continuous monitoring – Interest is growing in the use of a 'continuous monitoring' system in the interstice of a new double-wall tank. In fact, states such as California have regulations requiring it. Xerxes' TRUCHEK® hydrostatic monitoring system, with an outstanding 20-year track record, is the perfect solution. The alternative vacuum systems in the market (which can be expensive to maintain) have but a small fraction of the in-service history that TRUCHEK offers.
Tank of choice – Fiberglass tanks represent the overwhelming choice of the 50 largest petroleum marketers in the United States, based on their annual tank purchases. As the leading supplier of underground storage tanks, Xerxes is the tank of choice for all petroleum applications, whether retail, commercial, or industrial.
Additional Underground Storage Tank Solutions
Whether a customer needs two or three tanks in one, tertiary containment, or an upgrade of an existing single-wall tank, Xerxes has products that meet a customer’s requirements. Together with a full line of tank accessories, Xerxes offers customers the most comprehensive range of storage tank solutions found in the petroleum equipment industry.
Multicompartment tanks – a popular option fo...
Multicompartment tanks – a popular option for retail marketers
Whether a customer needs two tanks in one, or three tanks in one, the Xerxes multicompartment fiberglass underground storage tank offers a superior option for the storage of more than one product at a site. These Xerxes tanks are a popular choice among retail gasoline marketers and convenience-store owners. The ability to store two or three grades of fuel, or gasoline and diesel, in a minimal amount of space is particularly appealing when available property is limited and the amount of onsite space needed for multiple tanks is difficult to obtain. Customers may also find installation and insurance cost savings when using multicompartment tanks. Some regulatory agencies require a double-wall bulkhead between certain products, for instance, between diesel and unleaded fuel. The Xerxes doublewall multicompartment tank comes standard with a doublewall bulkhead, while other tank manufacturers’ standard offering requires an upgrade to a double-wall bulkhead. When TRUCHEK hydrostatic monitoring is used, all two or three compartments are monitored with a single reservoir and sensor.
Triple-wall tanks – the choice when double-w...
Triple-wall tanks – the choice when double-wall protection isn’t enough
Some customers and regulatory agencies now require even more enhanced protection than double-wall tanks provide. A condition such as a sensitive groundwater aquifer, or a nearby lake or stream is a reason to consider tertiary containment for underground storage. The Xerxes UL-listed triple-wall tank (TWT), with an additional Parabeam interstice, is the innovative and cost-effective answer when this level of containment is required. As with all Xerxes double-wall tanks, the triple-wall model is available with TRUCHEK monitoring or with the use of a dry interstitial monitoring system. And, like all Xerxes tanks.
The ZCL Phoenix System – the best choice for...
The ZCL Phoenix System – the best choice for existing tank upgrades
In some situations, single-wall tanks that need to be upgraded to a double-wall tank offer site challenges that make excavation of existing tanks either cost-prohibitive or extremely difficult. For instance, tanks installed years ago are sometimes covered or surrounded by buildings, roads or rail lines. In such cases, converting a single-wall tank (either fiberglass or steel) into a double-wall tank can most efficiently be done with ZCL’s Phoenix System. The UL-listed system consists of two corrosion-resistant laminates and the proprietary Parabeam glass fabric that together create an interstitial space. The interstice created can be either dry or hydrostatically monitored. The corrosion-resistant UL-listed system, applied on site by trained installers, is all-fuels compatible, including alcohol-blended fuels, E85 and biodiesels. This is yet another example of the innovative solutions available to Xerxes customers.
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