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Jun 9, 2022
Emerson’s Johan Sandberg explains how radar gauges support inventory management and overfill prevention in LNG and LPG tank storage applications Level measurement technology is a key component of tank gauging systems for vessels containing liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or other liquefied gases. Reliable liquid level measurements inside complex full containment…
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Jun 9, 2022
David Wendel from Endegs Group explains how mobile emissions treatment can contribute to environmental protection as climate change progresses, improving air quality is becoming an increasing priority. Air pollutant emissions from a wide variety of sources affect air quality, can form acids in the environment or drive the excessive accumulation of nutrients (eutrophication) in ecosystems. Human…
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Jun 9, 2022
TWTG looks at the benefits of vibration measuring solutions based on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) In 2021, the introduction of TWTG’s Vibration Sensor was warmly welcomed by the market. This year, TWTG will launch the Vibration Sensor Application onto their IIoT platform, SolidRed, and in doing so, unleash the potential far beyond the sensors’ base functionality. This is just the…
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Jun 9, 2022
Dearman Systems’ LYNX platform coordinates and manages the entire supply chain Dearman Systems has been providing innovative software solutions to the refined petroleum industry for over three decades. The company’s solutions are primarily used in the storage and transportation segments of this industry. Dearman System’s Terminal Automation System (TAS.net) is used on over 200 storage…
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Jun 9, 2022
Learn how Météorage lightning detection network can help companies to better manage the risk of lightning on their sites As a dangerous natural phenomenon, thunderstorms are the 25th most common cause of death in the world. According to one large study1, 33% of all oil tank accidents are caused by lightning. Although they are therefore an obvious threat, reliable solutions to minimise the…
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Jun 9, 2022
Stefana Sopco and Jelle Swanenberg from Smartflow look at how to create and implement standardised processes for field services It is important to identify the needs of terminals and end-users concerning efficiency, time, costs, operations growth. Terminals differ to such extent that global companies with an extensive terminal portfolio have more challenges in creating and implementing…
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Jun 9, 2022
Liam Hanna from Eddyfi Technologies on how the right inspection robot can help extend tank service life while a conversation about robots can quickly conjure images of dazzling Hollywood humanoids, this is not what is meant when discussing non-destructive testing (NDT) robotics. In comparison, the mechanical devices may first appear prosaic, but in reality, these powerful workhorses play a…
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Jun 9, 2022
Italy’s Gerotto Federico has developed industrial robots for tank cleaning The Italian company Gerotto Federico, which was among the first manufacturers of industrial robots, has been investing for over 20 years in research and development to identify technological solutions that meet the increasingly strict requirements of industrial plants maintenance. Gerotto has always worked to ensure…
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Jun 9, 2022
DERC Salotech’s MagTrack magnetic crawler carries out storage tank cleaning and surface preparation The new MagTrack of DERC Salotech is the tool for cleaning the inside and outside of storage tanks. With high pressure water jets, it is possible to clean up to SA2.5 for non-destructive research. Whether the task is to clean tanks for changing from black to white product or for UHP paint…
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Jun 9, 2022
John Zink Hamworthy Combustion’s technology ensures HES Hartel meets the strictest emissions regulations The brand new HES Hartel Tank Terminal has been developed at Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Maasvlakte is a massive manmade westward extension of the Europoort port and industrial facility within the Port of Rotterdam, built on land reclaimed from the North Sea. The…
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Jun 9, 2022
Tank inspection and monitoring is easier and faster with Percepto AIM’s drone-in-a-box and ground robot technology, offering higher productivity and reduced risk and costs Maximising production without compromising employee safety and the environment is a top priority for anyone in the storage ecosystem, especially when talking about oil and gas tanks. Stakeholders are constantly looking for…
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Jun 9, 2022
Kanon’s loading arms have been proven for LNG and are being tested for hydrogen The move towards the development and usage of greener energy is part of the global initiative to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG). The energy transition will require updated equipment and new technologies. The safe transfer of energy resources is vital in securing a more sustainable future, so loading…
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Jun 9, 2022
ScoutDI performed a tank inspection with live streaming with its Scout137 Drone System and the Scout Portal at Equinor’s Mongstad refinery in Norway ScoutDI carried out a live drone inspection of a large bulk liquid storage tank in front of an on-site audience at Equinor’s facilities in Mongstad, Norway. The inspection was live-streamed to remote stakeholders who watched the inspection in…
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Jun 9, 2022
Christian Amedee tells Tank Storage Magazine how everything came together for NOLA Oil Terminal on the Mississippi in Louisiana, US NOLA Oil Terminal, on the banks of the Mississippi in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, US, will be the first terminal in the region capable of handling New-Panamax and Suezmax vessels, up to 1,200’ (366 m) long and up to 170,000 DWT. Construction recently began on…
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Jun 9, 2022
Paul Wiseman discusses the sudden increase in LNG projects and contracts in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine As the eu and other countries have pledged to stop purchasing Russian fossil fuels – especially natural gas – that decision has created a shortage of gas on the international market. The EU and others are scrambling to pivot to LNG by building new regasification plants and…
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Jun 9, 2022
Salah Mahdy from Howden looks at the options for hydrogen storage and transportation and what needs to happen next As governments and industries across the world look for ways to become more sustainable, the phrase ‘energy transition’ is becoming increasingly popular. Strictly speaking, the term refers to the decreasing use of fossil fuels in our economy’s energy mix. However, in reality,…
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Jun 9, 2022
The Rosen Group was part of the winning teams for two of the 2022 Gas Industry Awards, which recognise the outstanding accomplishments of individuals and organisations working across the gas industry. The Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) and the Energy & Utilities Alliance (EUA) organise the award annually, which this year brought together almost 700 professionals from the…
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Jun 9, 2022
CITGO Petroleum has won no less than 13 ILTA safety awards. Jack McCrossin tells Tank Storage Magazine about keeping CITGO’s operations safe Since 2007, CITGO Petroleum has won the International Liquid Terminals Association’s (ILTA’s) Platinum Safety Award, its most prestigious safety award, six times, and an ILTA Safety Excellence Award seven times. That’s a pretty impressive record by…
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Jun 9, 2022
Ravi Bhatiani from FETSA examines the longer-term effects of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine At the time of writing, we are in a situation of energy insecurity with doubts over continuity of Russian gas supplies. The situation related to reception of Russian oil and related products shipments are already being affected, due to a combination of self-sanctions and difficulties involved in…
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Jun 9, 2022
Being a relatively small, family-run business keeps Wolf Lake Terminals nimble and able to be flexible regarding clients’ requests, Kip Middendorf tells Tank Storage Magazine Wolf Lake Terminals, in Hammond, Indiana, US, is a speciality terminal with 130 aboveground storage tanks, ranging in size from 10,000 bbl to small 2,000 gallon (9,092 L) blend tanks, with a total storage capacity of 22.5…
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