Smart Tank Cleaning Robots Enhance Safety in Crude Oil Storage Tank Operations

Smart tank cleaning robots, with their explosion-proof design (Ex certification) and closed-loop operation system, completely eliminate the risk of personnel entering confined spaces, achieving separation of humans and pollutants. Equipped with high-pressure water jets (10-15MPa) and vacuum pumps, they can efficiently remove sludge from tank walls while real-time monitoring combustible gas concentrations (≤25% LEL), reducing safety risks by over 90% compared to traditional manual tank cleaning.

Practical case studies show that after adopting the 5G unmanned tank cleaning system, Tianjin Petrochemicals robots can operate in high-temperature environments of 80℃, reducing ventilation and cooling time by 50% and eliminating the need for confined space entry permits. The mechanized tank cleaning vehicle at the Southwest Branch increased efficiency by 7.5 times, shortening single operation time from 72 hours to 8.5 hours, while also preventing personnel from exposure to toxic substances such as hydrogen sulfide.

Technical advantages include: 1) Laser methane probes achieve second-level leak detection with an accuracy of over 98%; 2) Rotor pumps process 40m³ of sludge per hour, controlling residual thickness to below 5mm; 3) Remote control platforms integrate video surveillance and data feedback, forming a digital operation loop.