Oil is still the number 1 energy source, despite the emergence of clean and renewable energy from solar to wind; many businesses need to safely store oil products. Of course, safety is at the forefront of storage solutions, and with that in mind, we offer some useful information on how to safely store oil products in special oil storage tanks.
Regular inspections
Thailand has very high standards within the oil industry, with การตรวจสอบถังเก็บน้ำมัน (oil storage tank inspections in Thai) occurring according to a timeline. Fire protection and equipment are critical in an oil environment and regular inspections ensure that all components are in good shape; a full, detailed report is issued to the client when oil tanks are inspected.
Care and maintenance
Regular cleaning and flushing are required, which means you have to allow the tank to run dry and that can be troublesome at a busy transport yard. Of course, you must adhere to stringent fire and hazard regulations; your depot could be inspected randomly, so you need to maintain the facility in compliance with the rules and regulations.
Comprehensive tank inspection
The following aspects make up an oil tank inspection:
- Ground settlement
- Plumbness and levels
- UTM (shell and roof)
- Full ground check
- Visual inspection
Internal inspection
When the tank is fully drained and rinsed and all fumes are removed, the inspection team gets to work, scanning all joints, looking for the slightest flaw or imperfection. The engineers understand that you wish to get the tank online as soon as possible and they work in a timely manner to facilitate that. Recommendations are highlighted in the report and the remedial work can be carried out immediately. Take a look at this article about oil industry think tanks.
Tank Logbook
Every tank has its own logbook, where all work is recorded, with the date, description of work and the engineer’s stamp of approval. The management would use AI-managed software that gives notifications for maintenance and oil tank inspections, while the maintenance team carries out a daily inspection.
Health & Safety
When working with oil products, H&S is obviously paramount, a strict no-smoking zone, with adequate extinguishers and fire blankets in all locations. You should have an in-house safety officer, whose job it is to ensure that all items are in place and in good working order.
Installing new oil storage tanks
Whether here in Thailand, or anywhere in the world, if you are looking to build oil storage tanks, you need to approach an established tank supplier. The oil sector in Thailand is thriving and make sure you do business with state-approved companies and corporations, as they have a seal of approval from industry federations.
To summarise, whether you need to clean and maintain oil storage tanks or you are looking to acquire new units, start with a Google search to find a top Thai provider who has all the solutions.
