Business Details
43 Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Fuel Tank Engineering & Construction Services
Datanet Engineering, founded in 1983, has dedicated four decades to delivering specialized engineering and construction solutions for the petroleum fuel systems industry. Our full-service approach encompasses design, installation, compliance testing, and training, ensuring clients receive turnkey solutions tailored to their unique requirements. With a team holding over 30 industry certifications, including NACE Corrosion Specialists and API 653 Inspectors, we maintain leadership in fuel tank engineering and cathodic protection.Our partnerships with organizations like the National Petroleum Training Institute enable us to provide critical compliance training for tank operators nationwide. Through decades of experience, we have established a reputation for solving complex fuel system challenges while prioritizing safety, innovation, and regulatory adherence.
Services
Fuel Tank Installation
Corrosion Protection
Tank Compliance Testing
Cathodic Protection Systems
Fuel System Design
Storage Tank Inspections
Pipeline Integrity Testing
Emergency Tank Repairs
Regulatory Compliance Training
Non-Destructive Testing
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of specialized experience in fuel system engineering.
- Our team holds 30+ industry certifications including NACE and API accreditations.
- We provide turnkey solutions from design to regulatory compliance testing.
- We partner with training institutes to deliver certified fuel tank programs.
- We maintain 24/7 service response for critical fuel system issues.
Services
Fuel Tank Installation
We design and install underground and aboveground fuel storage systems compliant with MDE, DOEE, and API 653 standards. Our engineers oversee complete system implementation including piping, containment, and automatic tank gauging. With 40 years of field experience, we ensure safe, code-compliant installations for service stations, emergency generators, and industrial facilities.
Corrosion Protection
Our NACE-certified specialists engineer sacrificial anode and impressed current cathodic protection systems for fuel tanks and pipelines. We conduct annual testing, five-year assessments, and failure analysis to maintain system integrity. Services include material supply, thermite welding, and coating specification for corrosion prevention in chemical plants and storage facilities.
Tank Compliance Testing
We perform STI SP001, API 650, and MDE-certified inspections including hydrostatic testing, precision tightness testing, and spill bucket verification. Our technicians use ultrasonic thickness gauging and holiday detection to meet EPA and state environmental regulations. We document compliance for containment systems, dispenser installations, and emergency fuel storage tanks.
Non-Destructive Testing
Our ASNT Level II-certified technicians conduct ultrasonic thickness testing, magnetic particle inspection, and dye penetrant testing for fuel system components. We evaluate weld integrity, tank wall thickness, and coating defects without system disruption. Testing reports support API 653 compliance and failure analysis for petroleum storage infrastructure.
Fuel System Training
Through partnerships with the National Petroleum Training Institute, we deliver MDE-certified UST inspector courses and facility operator training. Programs cover tank installation, removal, compliance testing, and emergency response protocols. Training includes hands-on field instruction for API 653 tank inspection and STI SP001 standards compliance.
People
John V. Cignatta
Vice President / Principal Engineer
Senior Corrosion Engineer with NACE, API, and STI certifications. Provides expert witness testimony and directs engineering assignments including fuel system design and failure analysis. Teaches industry certification courses for tank inspectors.
Andrew Cignatta
President
President with 30+ years of fuel tank inspection and construction experience. Certified NACE Corrosion Technician and MDE UST Inspector. Oversees operations and in-house problem-solving for complex fuel system projects.
Amy Cignatta
Office Manager
Manages accounting, HR, and service requests with prior experience in banking and public education. Coordinates administrative operations for Datanet's engineering and construction teams.
Questions
What fuel tank services do you offer?
We provide complete fuel tank services including installation, removal, compliance testing, cathodic protection, and regulatory training for underground and aboveground storage systems.
Are your technicians certified?
Yes, our team holds 30+ certifications including NACE Corrosion Specialist, API 653 Inspector, and MDE UST Inspector accreditations.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Maryland, Washington DC, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and surrounding regions for fuel system engineering and compliance projects.
Can you help with regulatory compliance?
Yes, we provide MDE 3rd-party inspections, STI SP001 testing, and complete compliance documentation for EPA and state environmental regulations.
