Crude Oil Tank Cleaning Services
Crude Oil Storage Tank Cleaning
The composition of crude oil sludge is 67% oil, 25% solids, and 8% water. This viscous material builds up at the bottom of oil tanks in refineries and tank farms, causing a number of problems such as clogged discharge lines and decreased storage capacity. To optimise storage capacity, avoid obstructions and hastened corrosion, regular cleaning and sludge removal are necessary for oil tanks. With each cleaning, you may efficiently get rid of sludge and other oil impurities, like:
- Water
- Sand and Dirt
- Salts and Scale
- Waxes
- Asphaltene and Inorganic Substances
We clean crude oil tanks of all sizes to the highest standard of satisfaction for our valued customers. The hydrocarbon content of crude oil tank bottoms is usually substantial. This rich raw material can be collected and recycled back into the refining process. Prior to cleaning crude tanks, the oil is extracted from the tank and the sludge is extracted from the bottom of the tank. Nitrogen is commonly pumped into the tank during the blanketing process as an inert gas to provide a secure tank cleaning procedure.The introduction of inert gas serves to lower the oxygen content below 8%, so removing the possibility of an explosion caused by the static electric effect. The inert state is preserved throughout the cleaning procedure.
