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Most may think that fuel tanks are tightly sealed units. However, consider that water is a natural element of the atmosphere, and fuel tanks are not completely resistant to it. If water is not detected, it can impact the quality and efficiency of the product. It can cause engine or burner damage, resulting in lower mileage per gallon, poor combustibility, and even total engine or burner failure....

Most industrial storage tanks hold large volumes of liquid products with a high monetary value. Additionally, people follow the principle that the larger the tank, the greater the financial burden of inaccurate operations. As a result, tank gauging is recommended for liquid measurement in storage tanks to precisely determine the volume of the product stored. McCabe & Sons, Inc. has produced...

Tank gauging is critical to the efficient operation of the petroleum supply chain and is widely used in various industries, including automotive, oil and gas, chemical, and power generation. Its primary goal is to precisely determine the volume of the product in a tank. This article will discuss the fundamentals of tank gauging, including the special indicator paste products from McCabe &...

Different methods are available to determine the volume of petroleum and petrochemicals in storage tanks. One of the simplest and visually evident techniques is using the combination of a gasoline level indicator paste to measure the volume of the product and a water level indicator paste to determine the presence of water in the bottom of the tank. These pastes can be applied in tandem to a...

Water finding paste is a specialized product used to determine the presence and depth/level of water within petroleum, oil, and chemical storage tanks. In 1945, Joseph H. McCabe patented his McCabe Water Level Indicator Paste to assist in accurate inventory measurement of petroleum products. With over 80 years of experience, McCabe has become known for its innovative products, including McCabe...