Inspection of Glass-Lined Equipment - A Refresher

If it's glass-lined, chances are the environment is very corrosive to most metallics. In general, once the glass lining is breached, through-wall corrosion doesn't take very long. An effective maintenance, operation and inspection program will go a long way in minimizing this possibility.

There are different types of glass, varying in their corrosion and mechanical wear and impact resistance. Here are a few things to think about before, during and after inspection.

Tank Preparation

Follow your company tank entry procedure and lockout procedures, as applicable. Your company's PSM program should address this.