KBO 'JeMIX' non man-entry tank desludging
Confined space entry exposes any tank refurbishment project to significant risk to Health and Safety. Traditional degassing and sludge removal procedures contribute to the release of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) to the atmosphere and present significant Environmental risk.
KBO have developed non man-entry tank desludging techniques designed to reduce to a minimum man-entry during the tank desludging phase and minimising residual waste for off-site disposal.
JeMIX is a generic term for the KBO nozzle systems which are varied and designed for particular applications.
The JeMIX systems rely upon the concept of 'resuspension' which is the redisolving of soluble hydrocarbons in fresh oil by the introduction of energy. This energy is primarily in the form of mixing energy from the submerged jet, but can be enhanced by the introduction of heat energy.
Jemix nozzle systems are equally applicable to floating roof tanks and fixed roof tanks and systems may be designed to incorporate a number of different nozzle systems.
Efficiency:
JeMIX resuspension will typically recover in excess of 90% of the soluble hydrocarbons in the sludge.
A crude oil storage tank sludge will typically contain in excess of 95% soluble hydrocarbons.
Recovered Oil Value:
An average sludge height of only 0.80 m. in an 80 m. diameter tank equates to more than 4000 m3 sludge.
Of this, 95% or 3800 m3 is soluble hydrocarbon.
The JeMIX system can recover more than 90% of the soluble hydrocarbons or 3420 m3 which equates to approximately 21,000 bbls.
At USD $80/bbl, this approximates to a recovery value of USD $1.7M
Profiles
Steve Scott is an internationally recognised expert in Above Ground Atmospheric Storage Tank Design and Maintenance including preparation of storage tanks for inspection employing non man-entry techniques, thereby reducing risk and improving Health & Safety performance.
Ken Booth's expertise is in the processing of oily sludge and oil contaminated wastes for hydrocarbon recovery and waste minimisation to meet current and anticipated International Environmental legislation.
In combination Ken and Steve are able to offer a turnkey tank and oily sludge management service supported by a wealth of hands on experience unrivalled in this industry.