In-Service Robotic Tank Inspection
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TechCorr offers a broad range of inspection and testing solutions. In most cases we are capable of not only cleaning your AST’s, but inspecting them while they are still on line. We perform an API 653 inspection of your ASTs (Above-Ground Storage Tanks) without taking them out of service for manual cleaning and inspection. InTANK® robotic inspection service can scan the floor of a full tank while in-service and provide you with a quantitative assessment of tank floor integrity — all with greater reliability and precision than you’ve ever had before.
Measure the savings – by adding up the true costs of conventional out-of-service inspection.
The total cost of conventional inspections are far greater than the expense of cleaning and MFE inspection. The cost of material transfer, product downgrades and tank downtime are enormous.
The hidden cost of premature repairs can be just as high. When the tank is empty, you’ll have to complete all repairs quickly. This usually means paying a premium for service – and completing repairs that aren’t necessary for another five to 10 years. Now you can reduce costs by completing an API 653 inspection of your AST (Above-Ground Storage Tank) without taking the tank down for manual cleaning and inspection.
InTANK robotic inspection service can scan the floor of a full tank while in-service and provide you with a quantitative assessment of tank floor integrity — all with greater reliability and precision than you’ve ever had before.
· Eliminate the high cost of taking down your tanks
· Complete an API 653 inspection in days instead of weeks or months
· Avoid disruptions in normal service and keep revenue consistent
· Perform repairs only as needed
· Minimize impact to your costs and operations
· Reduce environmental and safety risks without opening the tank or due to manned entry
The InTANK service follows a digital inspection grid and collects more than 200,000 UT scans* for computer analysis.
The InTANK service systematically scans the tank bottom with an array of eight ultrasonic transducers, and relays high-volume UT data for analysis. The robot pushes sludge aside as it travels, making cleaning and waste disposal unnecessary in many cases*Based on the average scan pattern in a 100 ft. Diameter tank.
The Definitive API 653 Tank Inspection Report
High-density UT scanning reveals more about the true condition of your tank. TechCorr Services’ tank inspection report provides a complete, 10-year API 653 report on the condition of your tank.
Your report includes:
· Top-side and bottom-side corrosion locations
· Floor-plate thickness and pitting
· Videotape of roof underside and vapor space structures
· Fiberglass coating measurement
TechCorr Services’ tank inspection report also gives you a recommended timetable for future repairs. This powerful tool enables you to manage costs and cash flow by scheduling out-of-service cleaning and repairs efficiently.
High-Density UT Scanning Reveals More About the True Condition of Your Tank
The InTANK service systematically scans the tank floor and collects a high volume of UT data for analysis. Unlike traditional inspection technologies, the InTANK scanning system is not affected by tankcoatings, including fiberglass. Incoming data streams pinpoint areas of corrosion and quantify the remaining plate thickness.
Verification Studies prove that this is the API 653 inspection you can rely on.
In study after study, the InTANK robotic system was tested side by side against the traditional out-of-service method. Tanks were first tested robotically while in operation, and then drained, cleaned and inspected conventionally. These results consistently confirmed that the InTANK evaluation yielded an estimate of remaining useful floor life that was identical to an out-of-service inspection.
Learn More About the InTank Alternative
Contact us today for more detailed literature, a sample inspection report, or to arrange a no-charge seminar in your facility. InTANK is, the in-service alternative for cleaning and inspecting Above-Ground Storage Tanks.