Not all chemical storage is “as pure as the driven snow.” While ski resorts might seem pristine in nature with their well-manicured trails in a perpetual winter wonderland, these artificial environments require a huge chemical payload to keep the lifts running year round. Ski resorts rely on artificial snowmaking machines and groomers that require cleaners,…
America is ‘Going Green.’ Climate change is underscoring the need for alternative energies and sustainable development. As industrial manufacturers look to lessen their carbon footprint, the nascent renewable energy industry anticipates sustainable growth. After years of combatting misinformation from the insidious propaganda machines of ‘Big Oil’ and the fossil fuel industry, sustainable development is situated…
Proper chemical storage depends on segregation. Mixing incompatible materials will invariably result in catastrophe. While seemingly inert, otherwise stable chemical compounds can have adverse reactions with hazardous materials from different classifications. Most of these volatile interactions, however, are more subtle than we realize. Container degradation and leaks occur when corrosive materials seep through rusty barrels…