Today, GPC, Inc. is an internationally recognized leader in tank calibration services. GPC, Inc. serves on various committees of the American Petroleum Institute (API) by updating industry standards related to tank calibration. GPC, Inc. directly provides its services to its clients, including field surveying, 3-D modeling, calculations and report writing in accordance with API standards.
GPC, Inc. is headquartered in Crockett, CA and has a Gulf Coast office in Texas.
A LITTLE HISTORY
In 1986, D'Arcy Trask worked for Columbia Inspections as an Oil Inspector and was transferred from Los Angeles to Crockett, California. In 1989, D'Arcy starting working for Saybolt, Inc. doing oil inspection and tank calibration. During that time, he saw the need for a high quality tank calibration service provider. In 1992, D'Arcy established Gauge Point Calibration (GPC), Inc. in Rodeo, California.
WE BRING THE TANK TO YOU
Services
Our services
In accordance with API standards, we provide the following reports:
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Capacity Tables
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Alarm Levels of Concern (API 2350)
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High and Low Critical Levels
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Shell tilt & roundness
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Shell and bottom contour
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Fixed roof column
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Floating roof critical survey
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Area and volume calculations
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Conceptual design and
interference checking -
3-D modeling
Tanks we service
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Above & Below Ground Tanks
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Upright Cylindrical Tanks
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Spheroid Tanks
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Horizontal Tanks
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Tank Cars (rail and truck)
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Wine, Beer and Spirit Storage Tanks
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Dairy storage tanks
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Agricultural Storage Tanks (Liquid & Dry)
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Barge, Tug and Ship Tanks
Our Technology
GPC uses the latest technology for scanning and modeling storage tanks. We use 3-D laser scanners (i.e., total stations) and software that uses point-cloud technology. This technology along with its inherent automation enables us to provide our customers with accurate and precise measurements.
Industries Served
We provide services to the petroleum, wine, spirit, brewing, dairy and agricultural industries.
Custom Services
GPC provides custom services such as levee containment, dry cargo and 3D as-built custom surveys and reports. Consulting services include frequency of calibration auditing and development of frequency of calibration (FOC) systems. GPC is available to speak on a range of topics including tank calibration and high-definition surveying,
GPC Apps
GPC offers free apps: Frequency of Calibration Calculator and Tank Alarm Management System (TALMS). All of our web-based apps are free to use, but registration is required. to register.
