Your Steel Digester Tank—Built Right from Day One!

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At Octane Environmental, we specialize in the erection of digester tanks for biogas facilities, collaborating closely with clients and their design teams to bring engineered plans to fruition. Our focus is on the precise assembly and integration of tanks, ensuring they meet all operational and safety standards.

Our Full-Service Approach

• Client Collaboration: We engage with clients from the outset, reviewing design specifications and project requirements to plan an efficient erection process.
   
• Site Preparation: Our team assesses the site to coordinate logistics, ensuring that the foundation and surrounding areas are ready for tank assembly.
   
• Tank Assembly: Utilizing specialized equipment and techniques, we assemble tanks according to the provided designs, maintaining strict adherence to quality and safety protocols.
   
• Integration Support: Post-erection, we assist in integrating the tank with existing systems, coordinating with other contractors to ensure seamless operation.
   
• Quality Assurance: Throughout the erection process, we conduct inspections and tests to verify structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.
   

Why Choose Octane Environmental?

• Specialized Expertise: Our team has extensive experience in erecting various types of digester tanks, ensuring reliable and efficient service.
   
• Safety Commitment: We prioritize safety in all operations, implementing rigorous protocols to protect our team and your facility.
   
• Efficient Execution: Our streamlined processes minimize downtime, allowing your biogas project to progress on schedule.
   
• Collaborative Approach: We work in tandem with your engineers and contractors, fostering a cooperative environment that supports project success.
   

For professional digester tank erection services that align with your project’s design and operational goals, trust Octane Environmental.

 Site Assessment & Project Planning

Every project begins with a comprehensive onsite evaluation. We assess the condition of the digester or tank, identify areas requiring repair, and tailor a coating system based on:

• Substrate type (concrete or steel)
   
• Chemical exposure levels (such as H₂S, acids, methane)
   
• Temperature and humidity conditions
   
• Accessibility and operational constraints
   

This upfront planning ensures that each application meets industry standards and operational goals.

Surface Preparation

Proper substrate preparation is essential for coating longevity. Our field crews are trained in strict surface prep protocols, including:

• Power washing or abrasive blasting to remove residues, biofilm, and loose materials
   
• Concrete profiling to ICRI CSP 3–5 using scarifiers or shot blasters
   
• Steel prep to SSPC-SP10/NACE No. 2 for near-white metal cleanliness
   
• Moisture testing and crack/joint repair using compatible sealants or mortars
   

Surface prep is conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and verified through internal quality control and, when required, third-party inspections.

Primer Application

We apply a compatible moisture-tolerant epoxy or urethane primer, ensuring optimal adhesion and sealing of pores or microcracks. This step enhances bonding and prevents outgassing during the polyurea spray.

Polyurea Coating Installation

Our technicians use plural-component spray systems to apply polyurea coatings at high pressure and temperature. Key benefits include:

• Rapid cure time (seconds to minutes)
   
• Flexible build thicknesses (typically 60–100 mils)
   
• Elongation and crack-bridging properties
   
• High resistance to chemicals, abrasion, and moisture
   

This allows us to coat large surfaces quickly, even in temperature- and moisture-variable environments.

Quality Assurance & Inspection

Once applied, we conduct thorough inspections to ensure system integrity:

• Dry film thickness testing
   
• Adhesion pull-off testing
   
• Spark testing for holidays or pinholes (as needed)
   
• Final walk-through with client or third-party QA inspector
   

Documentation and coating reports are provided upon request for compliance and warranty tracking.

Return to Service

Thanks to polyurea’s rapid cure characteristics, your digester or containment area can often return to service within hours, reducing downtime and increasing operational continuity.

Why Choose Octane Environmental?

• Certified applicators with extensive field experience
   
• In-house safety and quality control leadership
   
• Responsive planning and coordination with site operations
   
• Proven record in dairy, municipal, and renewable energy sectors
   

Whether you’re upgrading an existing tank or commissioning a new biogas digester, Octane Environmental delivers proven protection with unmatched speed and precision.

We specialize in comprehensive industrial cleaning solutions tailored for anaerobic digester tanks in the Biogas sector. 

Our services are designed to maximize operational efficiency, extend asset lifespan, and ensure compliance with strict environmental and safety standards.

Specialized Cleaning for Biogas Infrastructure

Digester tanks are critical components in the Biogas production process, and their optimal performance depends on regular and thorough maintenance. Our cleaning approach is built around industry best practices and tailored to handle the unique challenges of these high-residue, high-moisture environments. Whether you’re preparing for inspections, coatings, repairs, or restoring capacity, our team ensures your tanks are cleaned to the highest standards.

Our Process Includes:

• High-Pressure Power Washing: Removal of organic buildup, scaling, and biofilm without damaging the tank’s structure or coating system.
   
• Surface Prep for Coatings: Our cleaning process supports surface readiness for polyurea and epoxy coatings, ensuring long-term adhesion and corrosion resistance.
   
• Confined Space Safety Protocols: Our technicians are trained and certified in confined space entry, maintaining full compliance with OSHA safety guidelines.
   
• Residual Waste Removal & Disposal: We safely extract sludge and debris with environmental controls in place, ensuring zero contamination of surrounding systems.
   
• Visual Inspection Support: We assist third-party inspection readiness by providing pre-inspection cleanouts that reveal weld lines, seams, and substrate conditions.

Why Choose Octane Environmental?

• Industry Expertise: Trusted by biogas producers, engineering firms, and coatings manufacturers for reliability and performance.
   
• Rapid Deployment: We mobilize quickly and work efficiently to minimize downtime during maintenance windows.
   
• Eco-Conscious Approach: Our cleaning agents and procedures are selected to align with your environmental and sustainability goals.

Whether you operate dairy digesters, food waste-to-energy systems, or municipal sludge reactors, Octane Environmental delivers turnkey cleaning solutions that protect your investment and enhance your digester’s performance.