T-PRO® Polymer Stabilization for Secondary Containment | Oil Refineries

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

T-PRO® Polymer Soil Stabilization for Secondary Containment | Major Oil Refineries

Introduction / Project Overview

Lithic Industries applied advanced polymer soil stabilization to improve the impermeability of secondary containment structures at major oil refineries. The treatment was applied to earth berm dikes surrounding tank perimeters, delivering reliable spill containment while significantly reducing regulatory compliance costs.

The Challenge

Oil refineries must maintain strict secondary containment around storage tanks to prevent product releases into the environment. Traditional retrofit methods for earthen dikes are extremely expensive and logistically difficult due to existing pipework and infrastructure. Many conventional solutions fail to deliver consistent, long-term impermeability required by regulations.

Project Objectives

The goal was to achieve and maintain the required hydraulic conductivity standard of k ≤ 1 × 10⁻⁶ cm/sec for secondary containment dikes. The solution needed to provide a minimum 72-hour spill containment window while remaining cost-effective, easy to install, and causing zero operational downtime.

The Polymer Soil Stabilization Solution

Lithic Industries applied a topical T-PRO® polymer seal coat directly onto the existing earthen containment structures. The polymer was mixed on-site and applied using a portable tank and fire hose, creating a durable, low-permeability barrier without any excavation or disruption to refinery operations.

Proven Results

The T-PRO® polymer soil stabilization treatment successfully met all regulatory requirements:

• Achieved the required hydraulic conductivity of k ≤ 1 × 10⁻⁶ cm/sec for reliable 72-hour spill containment
• Significantly reduced costs compared to traditional liner or concrete retrofit methods
• Zero operational downtime during installation
• Long-term performance with simple annual maintenance

Application Details

• Equipment Used: Mixing tank with fire hose for manual topical application
• Application Method: Engineered topical polymer application tailored to site-specific soil conditions
• Coverage Rate: Site-specific dosing engineered to meet regulatory hydraulic conductivity standards

Maintenance Requirements

Maintenance is simple and economical. Annual topical re-application of the polymer solution is typically required to maintain long-term performance.

Why Oil Refineries Choose T-PRO® Polymer Soil Stabilization

This project demonstrates how modern polymer soil stabilization provides a practical and cost-effective solution for secondary containment at oil refineries. T-PRO® delivers reliable impermeability and regulatory compliance while minimizing installation costs, operational disruption, and long-term maintenance.

T-PRO® is a proven, carbon-neutral polymer soil stabilization technology trusted by major industrial operators for critical containment and environmental compliance applications.

Ready to Strengthen Your Secondary Containment?

Contact Lithic Industries today for a free technical consultation or site assessment. Let us show you how polymer soil stabilization can deliver reliable, cost-effective secondary containment for your refinery or industrial facility.