Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Diesel storage tank

I am quite sure that exposure to diesel will have no negative effects on the steel, however sometimes these tanks are not maintained well over the years and they have significant rust scaling and pitting. These are serious stress risers, especially in a material as this as 1/4 inch, so you should carefully inspect every square inch that you intend to use.

On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 8:13 AM, Brian Cox <ojaivalleybeefarm@dslextreme.com> wrote:

Hi All,
Where I'm constructing my sub they are tearing down a old diesel
storage tank. Could this material still be used in the construction of a
sub? It is only mild steel so it would be limited to shallow water. Would
the exposure to diesel on the metal over many years effect the metal? Could
it be cleaned up? This tank is probably 50' high and 100' in diameter.

Brian

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