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Corrosion is a costly problem that affects fuel storage tanks, shortening their lives and rendering them unsafe if not carefully managed. Considering the high price of these tanks, it is essential that tank owners retain the services of a fuel storage tank service to provide all necessary maintenance to prevent corrosion before it takes over. Fortunately, through decades of improvements in corrosion engineering, there are a number of options for either preventing or slowing the inevitable corroding process that every fuel tank faces as it ages. 1. Corrosion-Resistant Coatings The most common corrosion prevention solution used to protect fuel storage tanks are corrosion-resistant coatings that protect the interiors and exteriors of these vessels. Designed by corrosion engineers, there are different coatings available to protect a variety of metals from the decay caused by oxygenation, exposure to the chemicals held within them, or a combination of both. When correctly applied, corrosion-resistant coatings keep the metal sealed so it cannot undergo a chemical reaction with whatever it is in contact with. 2. Corrosion-Resistant Tank Materials Another option for preventing destructive corrosion as well as reducing the need for fuel storage tank services like reapplying coatings is choosing a tank material that will not corrode. Depending on the liquid being stored, corrosion-resistant materials like stainless steel, fiberglass, polyethylene (PE), and...