Managing a bulk fuel storage facility can be complex, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. In this bonus episode of Tank Talk, Bulk Fuel Storage Expert Shannon Oelkers and Producer Haley Hall explore the top free resources available to tank farm managers to help streamline operations, improve safety, and ensure compliance. From instructional videos and detailed tank anatomy diagrams to spill response preparation guides and online training courses, we’re highlighting tools that can make your job easier and more efficient—all without spending a dime. 

Whether you’re a seasoned terminal manager or new to the world of bulk fuel storage, this episode equips you with actionable knowledge and resources to help you stay on top of your responsibilities. Tune in and discover how to leverage these free tools to make informed decisions, train your team, and safeguard your facility. Merry Christmas from our Integrity Environmental team! 

Tank Talk Podcast (Integrity Environmental) 

• Podcast covering various fuel tank related topics, including appropriate labeling, maintenance, regulatory requirements, and inspections.  
• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tank-talk-alaskas-bulk-fuel-podcast/id1674667477  
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zmyi6WqsGrU41xfHeCP37?si=1c278befccd344bb  

Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) YouTube Channel  

• Tank Farm Playlist freely provides 24 specific videos on how to perform preventative maintenance functions on bulk tanks such as changing gaskets, performing water draws, and changing filters.  
• https://www.youtube.com/@alaskaenergyauthority7923/playlists 

Morrison Brothers Tank Anatomy (diagrams that identify all the parts of a tank) 

• https://morbros.com/downloads/products/Protected_Double_Wall_Tank_with_Remote_Fill.pdf  
• https://morbros.com/downloads/products/Protected_Double_Wall_Tank_with_Tank-Mounted_Remote_Fill.pdf  

Tank Strapping Charts (Liquid Level Calculation) 

• https://www.acetank.com/resources/technical-document-library/  
• https://greertank.com/downloads/  

Steel Tank Institute Free Resources 

• Keeping Water Out of Your Storage System 
• https://stispfa.org/resource/keeping-water-out-of-your-storage-system/  
• Tank Inspection Guidance and free Monthly/Annual forms 
• https://stispfa.org/library-resources/standards-regulatory-resources/sp001-standard/  

State of Alaska Star Manual (Spill Tactics) 

• Detailed PDF resource for most spill response exercise tactics, such as trenching, oil recovery, exclusion booming, etc.  
• Training videos on safe boom deployment and anchoring 
• https://dec.alaska.gov/spar/ppr/response-resources/star-manual/  

Federal Emergency Management Administration (Incident Command System) 

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