Storage Tank Cleaning

The regular cleaning of a storage tank is essential for maintaining health and safety standards and the absolute quality of the contents held within. Correctly conducted storage tank cleaning will help with:

Unwanted contamination: tank contamination in the form of microbes can cause line blockages, filter damage and product contamination, all of which are preventable through regular and efficient storage tank cleaning. Contamination can also occur on the external body of the tank in the form of rust which, if left untreated, can impact the structural integrity of the tank.

Overlooked internal or external damage: Internal/external tank deterioration, aging and mechanical problems (amongst other issues) can all be easily overlooked when a storage tank is cleaned irregularly. Cleaning assists with the efficiency of the inspection process of a storage tank, it can be as simple as removing a thick layer of dust to provide better insight into the tank’s condition.

Sludge: solids that are present are eventually broken down and settle on the bottom of the tank in the form of sludge. Sludge is a problem for storage tanks as it affects fluid movement within the tanks system when it blocks pipe systems and filters. Sludge can also significantly reduce the quality of the product within the tank through gradual contamination.

Paint Stripping: The protective paint which is located upon the external body of a storage tank must be reapplied regularly to prevent unwanted surface contamination. Removing the old paint with an efficient cleaning system is a crucial step to make before the reapplication a new coat. If paint stripping is conducted incorrectly, surface contamination and metal defects will almost certainly occur.