Blaboreg Automated Tank Cleaning

The only one in Asia our BLABOreg system is an automated mobile and modular non-man entry oil tank cleaning system Especially designed to clean large volume difficult-to-clean oil tanks the BLABO system can be tailored to meet your individual needs ndash whether you simply need efficient tank cleaning or if you require tank cleaning sludge separation and oil recovery in one integrated process BLABO is suitable for both floating and fixed roof tanks

ExxonMobil 2009 ArticleElectrical standards

Designed for operation in hazardous areas

Constructed for zone 1 and some equipment even for zone 0

Equipment complies with local regulation Europe ATEX directive Other standards (eg CSAUL) can be complied with by request

Mechanical standards

Design Follows the regulations for pressurized piping

Piping European standards Machine Directive 89392EEC and Pressure Equipment Directive PED 9723EC Other standards can be complied by request

Production Follows The Construction Standard

Inside the tank and on the roof

1 Tank roofbull Tank roof is zone 1 areabull All Orecolsquos tank roof

equipmentrsquo with a potential ignition source is category I approved according to ATEX

2 Cold tapping tool - SafeTap

bull Designed in accordance with the European standard EN 1343-1

bull Is certified as category 12 equipment

bull Tested at approved by notified body3 Distribution header

bull Approved for zone 1

5 Tank blanketingbull Inerting eliminates the risk of ignition bull Inerting is covered by ATEX 199992EC bull Tank ownersrsquo or service providersrsquo

responsibility to ensure inert atmosphere

4 Nozzlesbull Certified as category I

equipment according ATEX 9497EC Approved by notified body

bull Operation of nozzles is covered by ATEX 199992EC for work in potentially explosive atmospheres

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Tank roof

Sump

Inerting

BLABO

Watch Nozzle Demo

Blaboreg Process Modules

7 Pressure pipingbull Constructed in accordance with EU directive

9723EC for pressurized equipment bull Non destructive test (EN 13480-4) bull Unique tracking number and material

certificates

6 Pipingbull Has no potential ignition

source and do therefore not fall within ATEX

bull User must ensure piping is safely earthed

bull BLABOrsquos Victaulic piping and couplings are clam-fitted to ensure 100 conductivity

8 Electronic cabinetsRe-circulation amp Separation modules

bull Recirculation and Separation modulesbull Designed and built according to EN 50016

(Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - pressurized apparatus lsquoprsquo)

bull Verified and tested according to ATEX directive 949EC

10 Gas detectorsbull Approved as at lease

category II equipment bull Fulfil requirements in

standards EN 50057 and EN 50058

9 Electronic cabinetsSuction amp Skimming modules

bull Designed and built according to EN 50018 (Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - flameproof enclosure lsquodrsquo)

bull Verified and tested according to ATEX directive 949EC

Blaboreg Process and system in general

11 Temperaturebull Insulated pipes

valves and flange connections

bull Surface temperature does not exceed 55˚C

12 All moving partsbull Moving parts protected by

covers bull Cannot be opened

without tools bull Risk assessed according

to EU directive 9837EC for machinery safety

13 Electrical equipment

bull As minimum zone I approved

bull Constructed in accordance with EN 50014 (requirements for electrical apparatus in explosive atmospheres)

14 Monitoring and Auto-shut down

bull Continuous monitoring

bull Built-in warning systems

bull Monitoring of oxygen level

bull Shut-down of process if oxygen level exceeds 8

bull Shut-down of process if LEL exceeds 20

15 Closed loopbull Tank cleaning

media runs in a closed circuit

bull Operators never get into contact with the media

16 Non-man entrybull Risk of sparks due to

high activity inside tank is eliminated

Other Personal Safety Measures

19 Other personal safety and health issuesbull No staff is exposed to toxic or carcinogenic

substances bull No respiratory problems or oxygen deficiency bull No injuries caused by inadequate lightning or

structural tank failurebull Containers are equipped with gas detectorsbull Insulated pipes valves and flangesbull Etc

17 Trainingbull Thorough training by Oreco in operating the

system bull Thorough training in safety procedures

18 Non-man entrybull No personnel inside tank during

cleaning process

Is the BLABOreg system suitable for your tanks

For difficult-to-clean tanks such as

Tank capacity Tank Diameter

Crude oilHeavy fuel oil (HFO)Heavy gas oil (HGO)Ballast waterCatalytic cracker residueSlop oilRail tanker etc

Up to 200000mᵌ(Up to 1240000bbl)

30 ndash 100+ m(98 ndash 308+ ft)

bull Reduced timebull Minimal Environmental

impactbull Cleaning resultbull Safe cleaning processbull Personal safetybull Easy maintenancebull Follows legislationbull Highly flexiblebull Lower costs

Benefits of the BLABOreg technology

• Blaboreg Automated Tank Cleaning
• Inside the tank and on the roof
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Blaboreg Process and system in general

11 Temperaturebull Insulated pipes

valves and flange connections

bull Surface temperature does not exceed 55˚C

12 All moving partsbull Moving parts protected by

covers bull Cannot be opened

without tools bull Risk assessed according

to EU directive 9837EC for machinery safety

13 Electrical equipment

bull As minimum zone I approved

bull Constructed in accordance with EN 50014 (requirements for electrical apparatus in explosive atmospheres)

14 Monitoring and Auto-shut down

bull Continuous monitoring

bull Built-in warning systems

bull Monitoring of oxygen level

bull Shut-down of process if oxygen level exceeds 8

bull Shut-down of process if LEL exceeds 20

15 Closed loopbull Tank cleaning

media runs in a closed circuit

bull Operators never get into contact with the media

16 Non-man entrybull Risk of sparks due to

high activity inside tank is eliminated

Other Personal Safety Measures

19 Other personal safety and health issuesbull No staff is exposed to toxic or carcinogenic

substances bull No respiratory problems or oxygen deficiency bull No injuries caused by inadequate lightning or

structural tank failurebull Containers are equipped with gas detectorsbull Insulated pipes valves and flangesbull Etc

17 Trainingbull Thorough training by Oreco in operating the

system bull Thorough training in safety procedures

18 Non-man entrybull No personnel inside tank during

cleaning process

Is the BLABOreg system suitable for your tanks

For difficult-to-clean tanks such as

Tank capacity Tank Diameter

Crude oilHeavy fuel oil (HFO)Heavy gas oil (HGO)Ballast waterCatalytic cracker residueSlop oilRail tanker etc

Up to 200000mᵌ(Up to 1240000bbl)

30 ndash 100+ m(98 ndash 308+ ft)

bull Reduced timebull Minimal Environmental

impactbull Cleaning resultbull Safe cleaning processbull Personal safetybull Easy maintenancebull Follows legislationbull Highly flexiblebull Lower costs

Benefits of the BLABOreg technology

• Blaboreg Automated Tank Cleaning
• Inside the tank and on the roof
• Slide 3
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Slide 6

Other Personal Safety Measures

19 Other personal safety and health issuesbull No staff is exposed to toxic or carcinogenic

substances bull No respiratory problems or oxygen deficiency bull No injuries caused by inadequate lightning or

structural tank failurebull Containers are equipped with gas detectorsbull Insulated pipes valves and flangesbull Etc

17 Trainingbull Thorough training by Oreco in operating the

system bull Thorough training in safety procedures

18 Non-man entrybull No personnel inside tank during

cleaning process

Is the BLABOreg system suitable for your tanks

For difficult-to-clean tanks such as

Tank capacity Tank Diameter

Crude oilHeavy fuel oil (HFO)Heavy gas oil (HGO)Ballast waterCatalytic cracker residueSlop oilRail tanker etc

Up to 200000mᵌ(Up to 1240000bbl)

30 ndash 100+ m(98 ndash 308+ ft)

bull Reduced timebull Minimal Environmental

impactbull Cleaning resultbull Safe cleaning processbull Personal safetybull Easy maintenancebull Follows legislationbull Highly flexiblebull Lower costs

Benefits of the BLABOreg technology

• Blaboreg Automated Tank Cleaning
• Inside the tank and on the roof
• Slide 3
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Slide 6

Is the BLABOreg system suitable for your tanks

For difficult-to-clean tanks such as

Tank capacity Tank Diameter

Crude oilHeavy fuel oil (HFO)Heavy gas oil (HGO)Ballast waterCatalytic cracker residueSlop oilRail tanker etc

Up to 200000mᵌ(Up to 1240000bbl)

30 ndash 100+ m(98 ndash 308+ ft)

bull Reduced timebull Minimal Environmental

impactbull Cleaning resultbull Safe cleaning processbull Personal safetybull Easy maintenancebull Follows legislationbull Highly flexiblebull Lower costs

Benefits of the BLABOreg technology

• Blaboreg Automated Tank Cleaning
• Inside the tank and on the roof
• Slide 3
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Slide 6