At Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS), we are proud of our reputation as a leading provider among Tank Inspection Companies. Originally established in 1967, we have decades of experience helping clients both nationally and internationally with all of their unique tank and pressure vessel inspection needs. We prioritize safety and quality while providing accurate and timely inspection solutions.
Our team of qualified, certified inspectors and engineers provide unsurpassed attention to detail and are dedicated to providing the data and analysis you need when you need it the most. We offer not just a field inspection, but also a condition assessment of your equipment.
Industry Standards
ATS proudly services a wide variety of storage tank and pressure vessel clients and provides inspections in accordance with industry accepted standards, including API, NBIC, UL, ANSI, AWWA, STI, EEMUA, NACE, FTPI, and TAPPI.
In addition to our standard tank and pressure vessel inspections, ATS also offers assessment services including risk-based inspections (RBI), mechanical integrity (MI) program assessment, OSHA process safety management inspections (PSM), risk management plans (RMP), and EPA spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC) plans. ATS is prepared to provide accurate and timely results that exceed your expectations for all your tank and pressure vessel inspection and evaluation needs.
We service tanks and pressure vessels of all shapes, sizes, and configurations, including metal, concrete, tile, brick, polyethylene, and fiberglass reinforced plastic for customers throughout North America and abroad.
Evaluation and Certification Services
Our experienced team of tank inspectors and engineers hold multiple certifications and registrations, and will provide thorough inspection and analysis of the critical components of your tanks and vessels, including:
- Cathodic Protection Systems
- External Coatings
- Fixed Roofs
- Floating Roofs
- Floor
- Foundation
- Grounding
- Internal Coatings
- Lugs
- Nozzles and Appurtenances
- Manways
- Reinforcement Pads
- Relief Valves
- Shell
- Skirt
- Saddles
- Spill Containment Controls
- Stairs and Catwalks
- Support Legs
- Venting
- Welds and Rivets
The passionate and highly trained technicians and engineers at ATS use a wide range of tank inspection techniques to help provide your business with the most complete and actionable information possible. These techniques include:
- UT Thickness Testing
- Visual Inspections
- B-Scan Ultrasonic Testing
- C-Scan Ultrasonic Testing
- Vacuum Box Testing
- Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Scanning
- Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle (WFMP) Testing
- Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Automated Corrosion Mapping
- 3D Digital Mapping and Integrity Analysis
- 3D Modeling and Calculation Development
- Robotic Inspections
- Remote Camera and Video Probe
Combining our years of experience with the latest in inspection technologies allows ATS to rank among the highest of tank inspection companies. Some of the potential issues that can be positively identified during a tank inspection include but are not limited to:
- Mechanical Damage
- Deterioration of Insulation
- Deterioration of Welds
- Concrete Cracking, Spalling, or Efflorescence
- Buckling
- Blockage
- Cracks
- Corrosion
- Erosion
- General or Isolated Thinning
- General or Isolated Pitting
- Evidence of Leakage
- Chemical Attack
- Stress Corrosion Cracking
- Delamination
- Flaking
- Worn Coating
- Non-Code Repairs
If your organization is looking for a trusted partner to handle all of your tank and pressure vessel inspection needs, and to help you accomplish your goals, please don’t hesitate to contact ATS today for more information.
