Tank inspection method

Abstract

Provided is a tank inspection method capable of efficiently draining water injected into a tank at the time of inspection. A tank inspection method TIM includes a supporting step, a water injection step, a pressure increasing step, and a draining step. The supporting step supports a tank with the central axis crossed with the horizontal plane such that openings provided at both ends in a direction along the central axis of the tank become upper and lower openings. The water injection step injects water into the tank from the lower opening and discharges air inside the tank from the upper opening. The pressure increasing step increases water pressure inside the tank to a predetermined pressure by pumping water to the lower opening, with an upper valve, which opens and closes an upper flow path, closed, and the draining step drains water from the lower opening of the tank.