Technical features
Simon Bunegar, CCO at Grandperspective, explains how ground-based remote sensing technology can help ammonia storage facilities comply with PGS-12
The Netherlands, which is home to some of the continent’s most advanced storage facilities, is already known for strict rules and robust best-practice guidance. But operators are also expected to prove, consistently, that they are managing risk in a…
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Anna Grausgruber, CGO and co-founder at Senseven, explains why ensuring valve integrity is key to safeguarding fuel purity in storage tanks
Valves are critical components in nearly every industrial system. They monitor product flow, isolate media and prevent backflow as well as regulate pressure in systems. Their integrity is directly tied to plant safety, environmental compliance and process…
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SinoChem’s subsidiary, 66Yunlian, explains how its AI system for liquid asset management is making risk management easier for lenders
Liquid bulk commodities such as crude oil, refined products, and chemical liquids have long been considered ‘unsuitable collateral’ due to their homogeneous and co-mingled nature. Globally, the sector faces three main challenges:
• Lack of visibility and…
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Bertschi Group’s CEO Jan Arnet explains why intermodal logistics is critical for chemical storage terminals
The chemicals industry is facing increasing pressure on multiple fronts. Companies are required to optimise product flow across complex global supply chains, while meeting strict profitability targets, shortening time to market, and reducing CO2 emissions. The demand for agile and…
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In an exclusive interview with Tank Storage Magazine, director innovation at Uniper, Arne Hauner looks into how flow batteries are enhancing terminals
This Summer, Uniper took the first step in a planned collaboration with Jena Flow Batteries, an innovative company specialising in metal-free organic flow batteries. The aim is to explore and scale long-duration energy storage, a key enabler of a…
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Geeske Steeneken, Chane’s learning and development lead, speaks to Tank Storage Magazine about the company’s training resources to support its workforce
Four years ago, Chane decided that, for the wider benefit of employees, it was crucial to be trained in-house. ‘At the time, we were searching for new employees, and new hires to bring valuable experiece. The Chane Academy ensures their…
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As digitalisation accelerates, energy systems shift and the workforce transforms, John Reynolds of Reynolds Training Services asks: can technology strengthen the culture of competence or risk diluting it?
High-hazard industries are being reshaped before our eyes. Digitalisation is rewiring how the tank storage sector operates. The energy transition is pipelining new fuels, new standards…
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Gary Carrithers, senior principal engineer, Thomas Williams, technical director of PHA services & Darshankumar Lakhani, senior manager of engineering at ABS Consulting show how normalisation of deviance increases the risk of hazardous incidents
Making small adjustments to standard procedures, like filling tanks just a bit higher for efficiency, or pushing equipment slightly beyond design…
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Peter Maas, chief executive officer at Grandperspective, explains how the right sensor technology could play a crucial role in advancing green ammonia
The Western Sahara is home to Africa’s longest conflict, but the European energy industry is closely watching developments in this disputed territory, which is currently controlled by Morocco. This is because energy companies and European…
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Stephen Pepper, senior consultant for PFAS programmes at CTEH, explores ways for storage terminals to stay safe and compliant when managing firewater
The management of firewater is an essential and often neglected part of the overall industrial fire protection challenge, especially for facilities using aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) to extinguish flammable liquid fires. Operators of tank…
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Dennis Mendenhall, safety manager at Marathon Petroleum explains the rigorous safety culture in the Terminals organisation
Marathon Petroleum's Terminals organisation has recently achieved two consecutive years of record safety performance, as measured by the US government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable incident rate. How did the organisation do it? It…
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Anamika Talwaria examines the case for going digital, and the barriers terminal CISOs have to overcome to modernise their sites
For many storage terminal facilities, digitalisation and automation are an inevitable future. Such traditional workforces can be resistant to change – especially to processes that are highly regulated and fine-tuned. But stepping into the digital world can bring a raft…
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Kate Rainford speaks to a range of non-destructive testing companies about the essential role it plays at storage terminals
Non-Destructive testing (NDT) plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of materials, components, and systems within storage terminals, where the safe and efficient handling of high-risk materials is crucial. NDT allows for safer, non-invasive…
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Clyde May, president of ASNT, explains the association’s core mission and looks to the future of NDT
The American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) has one clear vision; to make non-destructive testing a highly respected and professional field, recognised globally for its role in creating a safer world. ‘It is a simple statement mission, but it says a lot,’ says Clyde May,…
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Resilium explains how to combat tank overfilling scenarios through gamification
The events of 11 December 2005 were foreseeable. Like all tank storage facilities, Buncefield was vulnerable to a well-known (and arguably obvious) threat of tank overfill. The Incident Report after the event listed similar events (loss of containment of flammable gasoline) as far back as 1962 and the Investigation…
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Discover the importance of leak monitoring; especially when storing methanol
[caption id="attachment_61506" align="alignleft" width="225"] SGB DLG application for Verbio SE in Bitterfeld, Germany. Here with a manifold for three underground tanks[/caption]
Operators of systems with materials hazardous to water are obligated to verify the leak tightness of the system and to routinely monitor the…
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As facilities seek robust solutions to protect their storage systems, advancements in protective equipment and engineering methodologies are playing a crucial role in ensuring operational integrity, says Cashco
The tank storage industry continues to evolve with a growing emphasis on safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Pressure and vacuum management are critical aspects of maintaining…
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Gizil explains how its Virtual Plant is revolutionising safety procedures at terminals
In the terminal sector, safety is paramount, yet the industry face a persistent and growing challenge, human error. This issue, deeply rooted in the traditional nature of the industry, is exacerbated by a generational workforce shift, leaving companies struggling to maintain safety standards and operational…
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Bas Janssen from Voovio looks at the benefits and limitations of digital twin technology solutions in the storage terminal indsutry
The terminal industry has greatly benefited from software and technology solutions that enhance terminal management through predictive maintenance and operational efficiency. However, these terminals still require skilled workers for operation and maintenance. The…
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UAB-Online addresses the key pain points in maritime operations
Efforts to enhance operational efficiency in port and terminal processes within the maritime industry are yielding benefits for stakeholders and simultaneously reducing demurrage claims. In UAB-Online’s experience as a software solution provider, the company has witnessed firsthand the improvements possible when the complete…
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