REDUCED EMISSIONS METHOD OF CLEANING HYDROCARBON SEPARATOR AND STORAGE TANKS

A method for cleaning a storage tank, comprising isolating the tank; creating a vortex within the tank by pumping fluid through one or more nozzles disposed within the tank, thereby dislodging sediment within the tank; and connecting a suction source to a drain located on a bottom of the tank, there...

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Main Authors CONAWAY, Jody, WALLACE, Jessica, WALTON, Bailey
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 06.06.2019
Subjects
CLEANING
CLEANING IN GENERAL
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:A method for cleaning a storage tank, comprising isolating the tank; creating a vortex within the tank by pumping fluid through one or more nozzles disposed within the tank, thereby dislodging sediment within the tank; and connecting a suction source to a drain located on a bottom of the tank, thereby removing the fluid and sediment without exposure to air. Each nozzle may comprise one or more sub-nozzles positioned to direct fluid flow to assist in creation of the vortex and removal of the fluid and sediment. A storage tank, comprising one or more nozzles disposed within the tank such that fluid may be pumped through the nozzles to create a vortex within the tank; and a drain line located on a bottom of the tank such that a suction source may be connected and contents of the tank removed without exposure to air.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201816206432