Internal Floating Roof Tank Cleaning: Planning Access, Cribbing, Cleaning and Inspection

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Internal Floating Roof Tank Cleaning: Planning Access, Cribbing, Cleaning and Inspection Written by Mike Vickers   Internal floating roof tank cleaning is not simply a conventional tank clean with an obstruction in the way. The roof changes the structural workfront, divides the vapour space, restricts equipment movement and creates inspection surfaces that must remain accessible. […]

Tank Cleaning Technology: Why Equipment Alone Is Not Enough

Tank Cleaning Technology: Why Equipment Alone Is Not Enough Written by Mike Vickers Tank cleaning technology can change the outcome of a project, but only when it is applied correctly in the field. That distinction matters. A robotic cannon, command centre, hot oiler, cone-bottom separation system, or vacuum unit does not deliver a clean tank […]

Confined Space Cleaning Interfaces: Designing Entry – Minimized Cleaning Scopes

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Confined Space Cleaning Interfaces: Designing Entry- Minimized Cleaning Scopes Written by Mike Vickers Most tank, vessel and pit cleanouts don’t go sideways because the jetting or vacuum work is “hard.” They go sideways at the interfaces—permits, isolations, atmospheric control, rescue readiness, waste routing, and the handoffs between operations, cleaning, mechanical, and inspection. When those interfaces […]

Tank Cleaning Guide for Large-Diameter Tanks

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Tank Cleaning Guide for Large-Diameter Tanks Written by Mike Vickers   Introduction In the dynamic and high-stakes environment of the oil and gas industry, the maintenance and tank cleaning of large-diameter storage tanks stands as a critical yet often underestimated operational challenge. These massive tanks—often spanning over 90 feet to 300 feet in diameter—house significant […]