1. Tank Cleaning Technology Overview
ICS GoM, LLC
Tank Cleaning Technology Overview

2. Outline OVERVIEW OF TANK CLEANING THE CHALLENGE TANK CLEANING DRIVERS
GOALS
TANK CLEANING MACHINES
CHEMISTRY
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
FOUR STEPS IN CLEANING
TANK CLEANING
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS

3. Overview of Tank Cleaning
WHAT ARE WE CLEANING?
LIQUID MUD TANKS ON SUPPLY VESSELS
AND
LIQUID MUD SYSTEMS ON DRILLING RIGS

4. Overview of Tank Cleaning
Supply Vessel
Top of Tank
Only entry / exit
18” access hatch
15 – 20 feet tall

5. Overview of Tank Cleaning
108 man-hours
Exposure to hazardous environment
3 men
36 hours
To clean

6. The Challenge

7. The Challenge

8. The Challenge

9. The Challenge

10. Tank Cleaning Drivers Safety Personnel Turnaround Time
Wash Water Volume
Cost

11. Tank Cleaning Drivers
Boat And Rig Cost
Inefficient
Critical Path

12. Goals Optimize Tank Cleaning by: Continuous improvement
Design tank specific cleaning processes
Incorporation of new technology

13. Goals
Minimize
Maximize

14. Spray Pattern Versatility
Criss-cross
Helical pattern

15. TCM – Tank Cleaning Machines
Quicker cleaning due to less set-up time
Reduces confined space entry
Manpower drastically reduced
Reduces liability for the customer
Faster turnaround time
Reduces bed space on rig
Critical Path

16. Chemistry What determines a quality surfactant? Low foam detergent
Superior Cleaning Performance
Low foam detergent
Environmentally Friendly
Completely biodegradable
Harmless to the operators
Cost effective

17. Chemistry
Cleaning Solutions are being developed specifically for completion fluids and drilling fluids.

18. Chemistry

19. Cleaning KPI’s Cleaning Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Safety - Minimize confined space entry
Cleaning Time
Minimize waste generated
Cleaning effectiveness

20. FOUR STEPS IN CLEANING
Time
Chemical
Mechanical
Recycling

21. Tank Cleaning

22. Tank Cleaning

23. Benefits Safer Operations Faster Cleaning Process Quicker Turn Around
Improved Vessel Utilization

24. Benefits Reduce/Recycle/Reuse of Wash Water
Reduce Waste Transportation Liabilities
Reduce Waste Disposal Liabilities

25. Benefits State of the art cleaning process Quicker Turn Around
Improved Vessel Utilization
Safer Operations
Minimize Wash Water