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The CAMEL TRI-STAR©


CONTAINMENT PAD
CAMEL TRI-STAR©: STEEL PLATE WITH FIBERGLASS COATING
The TRI-STAR© was designed to address the concerns of our military customers who required a system that could handle considerable abuse in the field. Its’ most significant feature is a patent pending Tri-Linear wall structure, which will support large vehicles, fully loaded, driving in or out over the sidewalls. TRI-STAR© system is constructed of heavy steel plate encapsulated in a thick Fiberglass lay-up on both sides; it features the same non-conductive, corrosion resistant fiberglass surface of the standard CAMEL©.

CAMEL TRI-STAR©: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

The CAMEL© TRI-STAR system is a surface mounted, modular, structure designed to contain incidental spills and full releases of hazardous liquids that may occur during truck storage and transfer operations.
The containment pad is constructed from modular panels, each 20’ long by 7’ 2" wide (for transport over the highway).   The standard wall height is 8”.   The overall system width of 14’ 4” is formed by positioning two mirror image panels side-by-side, and the systems length is achieved by joining these 20' long by 14’ 4” wide sections together.   The systems length can be created in increments of 20’ (20’, 40’, 60’, 80’, etc.).   After the pans are sited, installation consists of:

  1. Applying ½” gasket material to the center flange of each panel, and
  2. bolting the two halves of this compression joint together.
  3. Applying ¼” gasket to the overlapping horizontal joints, and
  4. sealing these horizontal section joints with compatible caulking, and
  5. finally bolting this overlapping joint together.
  6. Siting the steel ramp set(s).
  7. Securing the CAMEL© TRI-STAR to the substrate with ½” fasteners (not supplied).
  8. Add the line-of-sight poles, filter box and Bazooka drain protector to complete setup.

Each 20’ long by 7’2” wide panel weighs approximately 1,200 pounds; and is constructed from 5/16” plate steel, finished with a heavy coating of fiberglass resin and a non-slip surface.   The walls feature a patent pending “tri-linear” design designed to withstand fully loaded fuel tankers driving out over the side walls without damage.  The sloped interior walls redirect the truck tires back toward the drive path when encountered.
Each heavy duty, steel ramp set is a welded steel fabrication consisting of a 3/8” thick steel web supporting frame and a 3/8” thick steel diamond plate surface. The maximum load bearing for a ramp sited on a proper substrate is 40,000 pounds.   There are three Ramp options:  The X” Ramp, a one piece assembly, is 12’ wide by 5’ (2.5’ inside and 2.5’ outside the end wall).   While the “XX” and “XXX” Ramps are comprised of two parts.  Each ramp set consists of two interlocking sections that bolt together.  The “XX” ramp is 12’ wide by 10’ (5’ inside/5’ outside the end wall).  The “XXX” ramp is 12’ wide by 16’ (8’ inside / 8’ outside the end wall).  The “X” Ramp weighs approximately 2,200 lbs; the “XX” Ramp weighs approximately 2,700 lbs; and the “XXX” ramp weighs approximately 3,300 lbs.
The nominal 1/16” fiberglass coating offers several advantages over traditional epoxy paints.   Fiberglass presents a rugged surface which guards again scratching and chipping; it provides excellent corrosion resistance and flexibility.   Fiberglass is a non-conductive material, and it insulates the steel surface against solar heat buildup on hot days.   In addition, fiberglass provides the utmost in non-porous, corrosion protection against attack by a wide variety of industrial chemicals, fuels, ice melts, etc.  Finally, the surface of the fiberglass is impregnated with sand girt to provide a non-slip surface for workers.
Fiberglass reinforced construction is formed by combining resin with controlled amounts of fiberglass mat and woven roving.   Quality controls ensure that a corrosion barrier of not less that 30 mils as specified by industry standard PS 15-69 is provided to ensure consistency of product quality.  The technical properties of a reinforced fiberglass laminate are:

The maximum operating temperature for fiberglass is 200°F with excursions through 225°F.
CAMEL© Systems are manufactured and tested according to industry standards PS 15-69 and 41-GP-22, Canadian and SPI/MTI Quality Assurance Report for FRP Corrosion Resistant Equipment:

Property at 73.4°F (23°C)
1/8” to 3/16” Thickness
Ultimate minimum tensile strength (PSI)
9,000
Flexural minimum strength (PSI)
16,000
Flexural minimum modules of elasticity (tangent, in PSI)
700,000
  
The maximum operating temperature for fiberglass is 200°F with excursions through 225°F.
CAMEL© Systems are manufactured and tested according to industry standards PS 15-69 and 41-GP-22, Canadian and SPI/MTI Quality Assurance Report for FRP Corrosion Resistant Equipment.
CAMEL TRI-STAR©: CANOPY
OH ARNG TESTS CANOPY AT OMS 2, STOW, OH

Store your tankers out of the weather. Keep out the wind, rain, snow and ice. Rugged, high use, long-term, weather protection.

Canopy rated to winds of 80 mph. This is a standalone system, ties to TRI-STAR© only, no external tie downs.
(Down) Tie-downs attach directly to the side wall of the TRI-STAR©. No outside attachments to ground; therefore if system is on concrete or asphalt, there is no damage to substrate.
Tested ar OH ARNG - OMS #2
Stow, OH, Winter 2002-3

Canopy Up-grades
(not-pictured here):

1. Close in open end. One end can be completely covered: ie. facing the weather. Also there is an option with a 12’ x 12’ roll-up fabric door.
2. Vents can be added at the bottom of the side walls to recycle air, preventing fumes from building up.
CAMEL TRI-STAR©: TENNESSEE ARNG
NATIONAL GUARD ENGINEERS TEST TRI-STAR©
Tennessee ARNG puts the CAMEL TRI-STAR© drive in containment system to the test!
October, 2001, members of the Tennessee ARNG conducted a test for durability of the TRI-STAR© wall structure system. A fully loaded 2,500 gal. HEMTT Tanker was used for the test.
Picture 1: Shows the fully loaded HEMTT Tanker positioned for proper long-term storage while awaiting further orders.
Picture 2: Army National Guard tested the system for the required durability specifications. Their driver was instructed to exit the system over the side walls. The TRI-STAR© system did not move or bend at all during the test.
Picture 3: Having exited the system, the driver is then instructed to back across the system perpendicular to normal transit direction. Note: the close watch of military personnel. Once again, the CAMEL TRI-STAR© remains solidly in place.
Picture 4: The HEMTT now drives forward completely over the system.

Picture 5: Test Complete. A convinced engineers unit stands in front of the totally contained HEMTT Tanker. There were no adverse effects to the system.
3041 Sidco Drive Rm 1121, Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 313-0607
TN ARNG POC Ralph Harder, Engineer
CAMEL TRI-STAR© WASH RACK
OBJECTIVE:
Provide a surface mounted (no surface penetrations), semi-portable (can be relocated), wash rack system with the following features
Fully contained, drive through wash station. The systems deck and walls will be manufactured from steel plate with a heavy coating, top and bottom of fiberglass lay-up. For portability, the system will be manufactured as four (4) individual pans. Fluid equalization across the system will be achieved with bulkhead fittings through the low pan connector walls. Two heavy duty, epoxy coated steel ramps will be positioned at each end for vehicle ingress and egress. Pressure washer and wash water processing station will be positioned on an independent steel platform next to the wash station.
Diesel powered, Pressure Washer with Steam Option. Gun trigger for pressure washing. Separate gun attachment for steam washing. 50 feet of hose with reel. 7 gallon float tank. Instrument control panel. Requires outside fresh water supply.
   
Wash water collection system designed to remove standing water from the wash station to a 300 gallon holding tank for wash water processing. As there are to be no subsurface penetrations, this system will include a centrifugal pump designed to pull water off the surface of the wash station to 1/8”.

Water processing system to remove contaminates from wash water. EPSI Model 60PD300 … Processes wash water for sewer discharge, removes most emulsified oils and most metals. This platform-mounted system processes wash water at 1 gallon per minute. Consists of a 300-gallon surge tank which feeds into a pretreatment unit that separates the solids and oil. Most the oil “including emulsified oils” will be encapsulated by the patented JT-57 media. The third section is the sand filter. This will polish the water effectively removing most emulsified oils that might remain in the wash water. Quotation does not include plumbing to sewer.

· Delivered to Santa Fe, NM, and installed by factory personnel.


CAMEL TRI-STAR© THUMBNAILS
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CAMEL and TriStar are registered trademarks of Polystar Inc.
Containment Corp is the exclusive representative of Polystar Inc.'s containment systems to the state and federal governments in the United States.
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