Crude Oil Sludge Recovery in Tanks
Crude oil storage tanks accumulate sludge over time due to sedimentation of heavy hydrocarbons, water, and solid particles. This sludge reduces tank capacity, affects operational efficiency, and poses environmental and financial challenges. Traditional cleaning methods require manual entry, high costs, and disposal risks. HCS Tank Cleaner offers an innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solution to recover valuable crude oil from sludge, turning waste into profit
The Problem: Sludge Accumulation in Tanks
- Sludge buildup reduces usable storage space
- Safety Hazards: Conventional sludge removal requires man entry, exposing workers to hazardous gases and Risk
- High Disposal Costs: Extracted sludge must be transported and disposed of, increasing operational costs and environmental liabilities.
- Environmental Risks: Transportation and disposal of sludge contribute to carbon emissions and oil spills, impacting compliance and sustainability goals
The HCS Solution: Transforming Sludge into Crude Oil
HCS has developed a revolutionary sludge recovery system that converts sludge back into saleable crude oil without the need for man entry, high-cost disposal, or lengthy downtime.
- 110 gallons of HCS treats 42,000 gallons of crude oil sludge
- Recovered crude oil can be sold at current market prices
- Minimal downtime compared to traditional cleaning methods
Application & Breakdown
HCS Tank Cleaner is introduced into the tank, effectively liquefying and separating sludge from solids and water.
Recovery Process
The recovered crude oil is extracted and reintegrated into production or sold at market rates.
Tank Cleanup
The process leaves the tank walls sludge-free, ensuring a clean and operational storage system.
Advantages of Using HCS Tank Cleaner
Maximum Crude Oil Recovery
- Extracts nearly all tank bottom sludge, minimizing inventory loss.
- Recovers high-value crude oil from waste, improving profitability.
Cost Savings & Profitability
- Eliminates disposal and transportation costs.
- Reduces tank downtime, ensuring continuous operations.
- The recovered crude oil offsets the cost of treatment.
Operational Efficiency
- No human entry required, reducing risk to personnel.
- Faster turnaround compared to conventional cleaning.
- Requires existing tank mixers and some additional rotating equipment.
Environmental Benefits
- No hazardous waste disposal in land fills, reducing environmental impact
- Eliminates spills associated with sludge transportation.
- Lowers carbon footprint, earning green credits for sustainable operations
Safety & Compliance
- Meets Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
- Safe for elastomers and seals—protects tank integrity.
- No inorganic chlorides, preventing contamination of recovered crude.
Why Choose us
- Safe & Sustainable: No hazardous waste, no human entry, no environmental risks.
- Cost-Effective: Eliminates disposal and transportation costs.
- Increased Revenue: Converts waste into saleable crude oil.
- Fast & Efficient: Reduces downtime, ensuring smooth operations.
Our Services
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1212 Paint Valley Road East USA.
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Valley Road East USA.
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