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Tank Talk - Bulk Fuel PodcastAuthor: Integrity Environmental
Tank Talk - Bulk Fuel Podcast is a podcast that delves into various aspects of environmental management and regulations, mainly focusing on bulk fuel storage, fish processing, and utility facilities across the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by industry expert Shannon Oelkers, Tank Talk features discussions with industry leaders to answer questions commonly asked by terminal managers. Episodes cover various topics involving State and Federal regulations, tank inspections and permits, and industry vendors. Tune in to navigate the complexities of rules and operations, offering insights and information to listeners involved or interested in environmental compliance and best practices within specialized industries. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Natural Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Frozen Foundations: Thermosyphons, Permafrost, and Arctic Fuel Storage featuring Ed Yarmak
Episode 8
Tuesday, 4 November, 2025
Permafrost is stable - until it isn’t. As Arctic industries continue to expand, the ground below our fuel tanks and pipelines is literally thawing, causing dangerous settlement and structural failure. In this episode, we’re joined by Ed Yarmak, President of Arctic Foundations Inc., a pioneer in the development and installation of thermosyphon technology - the passive heat transfer systems used across Alaska, Canada, and beyond to keep permafrost frozen and critical infrastructure standing. We explore: What permafrost really is - and why thawing causes tanks to tilt, settle, or even fail How thermosyphons work (10,000-ft overview - no engineering degree required) How project managers can know before construction whether permafrost will be a problem What happens when older tanks - built before thermosyphons - start to settle decades later How modern systems are retrofitted with directional drilling and insulation technologies Pipeline applications (Alyeska and beyond) Ed’s top resources for professionals navigating Arctic conditions If you work in fuel storage, remote operations, or Arctic infrastructure — this episode will change the way you think about what’s under your tanks. UAF SNAP Climate toolshttps://uaf-snap.org/climate-tools/https://snap.uaf.edu/tools/community-chartshttps://arcticeds.org/Permafrost Conference Proceedings, Etc.https://www.uspermafrost.org/publicationshttps://www.permafrost.org/publications/https://canadianpermafrostassociation.ca/glossary-of-permafrost-science-and-engineering.htm https://canadianpermafrostassociation.ca/permafrost-dictionary.htm Support the showintro/outro created with GarageBand
