A Passion for Innovation
Combining deep industry expertise and a determination to overcome persistent industry challenges, the Dri-sump team delivers breakthroughs that make things better.
Building on Experience
After founding Accent Environmental Services in 1985, Danny Brevard, P.G., devoted decades to completing projects and building partnerships in the oil and gas industry. In 2010, he became a founding member of the Petroleum Equipment Institute’s (PEI) RP1200 committee to define and document standards for containment testing via hydrostatic or “lake” tests.
Inspired to Improve and Overcome
Already concerned about the inefficiency and potential risks inherent in hydrostatic testing, Danny was not surprised when a 2015 EPA study estimated that sump and spill bucket testing in the U.S. consumed 12 million gallons of water, resulting in $245 million in disposal costs. Wasting so much of a precious resource was troubling enough, and lake (hydrostatic) testing also required many hours per site, often creating severe disruption for customers and employees. It also wasn’t reliable (or even possible, in some cases) under fairly common conditions, such as freezing temperatures or ground saturation. Danny believed there had to be a better way.
Years of Effort Yield Results in Minutes
After five years of painstaking research and development, Danny’s breakthrough was ready to unveil: Dri-sump® clean vacuum testing. An innovative new approach to containment testing, Dri-sump used zero water, generated no waste, took just minutes to set up, and delivered precise digital results in about 60 seconds. Because it used a heavy aerosol instead of liquid, Dri-sump was also effective in freezing temperatures and varied groundwater conditions.
Third-Party Approval and Global Adoption
Insistent on objective validation of this game-changing new, patented technology, Danny had Dri-sump® independently evaluated by Ken Wilcox Associates (KWA) and the National Work Group on Leak Detection Evaluations (NWGLDE). Within 100 days after this third-party approval, 42 U.S. states accepted Dri-sump for containment testing to demonstrate EPA compliance. Today, Dri-sump is accepted across the U.S. and internationally, and some of the largest testing companies, fuel retailers, fleet operators, and other companies worldwide are enthusiastic Dri-sump users.
Ongoing Innovation, Limitless Potential
Dri-sump has an elite pedigree like no other, with multiple patents, rigorous industry evaluations, peer reviews, and global acceptance. Combining digital lasers, food-grade aerosol that dissipates harmlessly in minutes, and equipment small enough to fit in a suitcase, this clean, simple solution represents a major leap forward in testing technology. Today, in addition to helping more sites and companies around the world take advantage of this new, better approach to containment testing, the Dri-sump team continues to explore new ideas, driven by a relentless passion to innovate for the good of its customers, the industry, and the world.
A talented team of dedicated experts
Danny Brevard
Founder and President
In more than 35 years of scientific and entrepreneurial endeavors, Danny has developed innovative technologies, built successful companies, and completed large-scale projects across the globe. A professional geoscientist, he holds multiple advanced degrees and is experienced in mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Danny is an active member of the Petroleum Equipment Institute and sits on both the RP1200 and RP1700 committees. Not only has he published numerous reports, papers, articles, and training materials, but he is also a highly sought expert witness in leak detection forensics. In addition to developing and owning the patents for all Dri-sump® technology, Danny is a Texas EnviroMentor who has donated many hours to serve the people of Texas. In his free time, Danny and his wife, Shana, enjoy their small ranch, RVing, hunting, and spending quality time with their dogs and grandchildren.
Eric Brevard
VP and Dri-sump® Lead Specialist
Eric’s career spans more than two decades in computer science, programming, and finance. His knowledge and experience were forged through years of active involvement in field work, digital design and technology development in the leak detection industry. Eric has been active in the specialties of statistical inventory analysis design and investigative interpretation of soil gas and vapor for many years. Today he plays a lead role in both the ongoing innovation of Dri-sump® technology and company leadership as Dri-sump continues to expand globally. In his free time, Eric is a consummate gamer and loves spending time in the outdoors with his wife, Valerie, and his daughter Felicity.
Adam Craig
Dri-Sump® Senior Specialist
Building on more than a decade of professional experience in leak detection and compliance, Adam currently serves as the lead trainer supporting testers, tank owners, and others as they adopt Dri-sump® technology and methodology. He also provides industry education in topics related to statistical inventory control. Throughout his career, Adam has completed projects across the U.S., and he has personally tested thousands of underground storage tank (UST) systems. His vast and detailed working knowledge of compliance, leak detection forensics, and corrosion control makes him uniquely effective as an instructor and consultant to help clients optimize operations while ensuring compliance. In his free time, Adam and his wife, Heidi, enjoy traveling, camping, hunting, and spending time with their children Elliot and Adelin.
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