Revolution in Tank cleaning starts with
the ESOT system!
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The background of the ADROC Tech team is based in a long-term
experience working for nuclear power plants. Over the course of
20 years, we have developed and manufactured many remote-
control rovers and manipulators which have been used at many
nuclear power plants – in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belgium
and the UK – for decontamination, cleaning radioactive waste
and sludge retrieval.
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The ESOT system was developed and manufactured by ADROC
Tech a European company that leads in the design and
manufacture of remote controlled rovers and manipulators for
the nuclear industry.
We pride ourselves on being an industry leader. Rover ADEX is
the first ATEX Zone 0 certified vehicle available in Europe. Our
original ESOT consists of a remotely operated ADEX rover
(certified for ATEX Zone 0) and a TVC cabin (certified for ATEX
Zone 2) where the rover is operated and controlled.
There are four TV cameras, certified for ATEX Zone 0. Thanks to
the extensive cameras, the operator can control the movement
of the rover inside the tank via remote control. Since the original
development and ATEX certification of ESOT, we have continued
to improve and innovate our system.
Over the last year we have implemented following innovations:
- Automatic modes in robotic cleaning
- Less intensive manual work outside the tank
- Improved lighting for enhanced visibility in the tank
- Modernized environment allows two consecutive shifts to be
undertaken in the TVC cabin per day
ESOT is an innovative solution for oil sludge removal, including
the cleaning of black and white oil storage tanks. The real HSEQ
improvement it has produced within the Oil & Gas industry is
undisputable.
Three ESOT systems were delivered to companies specializing in
tank-cleaning services based in the Netherlands within two
years. A single company (ST-Cleaning ) proved the exceptional
capabilities of the ESOT system by cleaning over 30 crude oil
tanks in a period of 24 months (across the Netherland, Belgium
and Germany).
During this period, the client did not report any problem or defect
with our ESOT system.
Tough limitations and controls have been established by nuclear
regulatory bodies and national authorities in order to protect
personnel working inside radioactive environments with
carcinogenic effects. Crude oil storage tanks (with the oil sludge
they accumulate) prove to be a similarly dangerous environment.
Thankfully, new REACH legislation brings more light to this dark
environment.
Nowadays, most crude oil storage tanks or other hydrocarbon
tanks are cleaned using several so-called “NO MAN ENTRY”
systems, where using extensive manual labor for final cleaning is
still necessary. Deficient regulation in the oil industry may not be
a matter of principle for cleaning companies or tank farm
providers.
Our unique ESOT system is simple and effective; it has been
proven reliable and safe; and provides a rapid return on
Investment.
With the ESOT system now available to service-provider
companies within the oil and gas industry, there is now an
opportunity to supply SAFE solution to clients, “SAFETY FIRST”.
By utilizing the ESOT system, contractors can guarantee the
minimal use of manual labor in oil tanks, with a reduction close to
90 % in comparison to conventional manual cleaning and sludge
suction. ESOT enables contractors (which owned canons or other
jetting systems) to reduce the manpower needed during the final
cleaning phase. Canons, and similar cleaning systems, produce
diluted sludge on the tank floor at the end of the first cleaning
phase, which puts staff at a high risk of contamination and
exposure to carcinogenic substances.
The nuclear industry generally accepts the principle (referred to
as ALARA or ALARP) that exposure to dangerous environments
and substances should be reduced as far as possible where it is
reasonably achievable.
The ADROC Tech Company and its associates aim to follow a
similar principle in the oil industry in order to reduce, as much as
possible, the dangers faced by its personnel.
ADROC Tech Ltd.
919 29 Malženice 233
Slovak Republic
Email: o? [email protected]
Phone: +421 33 732 0548
www.adroctech.com