Technical Expertise of Tank Equipment
Objective assessment of technical condition and recommendations to ensure safety and optimal operation of installations.
Condition Assessment and Diagnostics
A proper assessment of the current technical condition of tank equipment is crucial for planning renovation, modernization, and ensuring safe and compliant operation. Techcom Serwis offers independent technical expertise for a wide range of devices and installations.
Our expertise is based on technical knowledge, years of experience, and the use of appropriate diagnostic methods. The goal is to provide the Client with reliable information about the actual condition of the device and to present specific recommendations for further action.
The scope of our expertise includes, among others:
- Assessment of the technical condition of floating roof seals (EFR and IFR)
- Diagnostics of the condition of internal floating roofs (IFR)
- Assessment of the condition of loading arms (land and marine)
- Diagnostics of safety fittings (breather valves, flame arresters)
- Assessment of the condition of support structures, platforms, and access systems
- Electrical measurements of continuity and grounding resistance (e.g., shunts)
- Verification of compliance with documentation and standards
Expertise Methodology
The process of conducting technical expertise typically includes the following stages:
- Documentation Analysis: Review of available technical and design documentation, history of repairs and inspections
- Site Visit and Visual Inspection: Detailed inspection of the assessed object/device, identification of visible damage, wear, corrosion, deformation
- Diagnostic Measurements: Performing necessary measurements, e.g.:
- Geometric measurements (e.g., gaps between the roof and shell, ovality)
- Electrical resistance measurements of bonding connections
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) - if necessary (e.g., wall thickness, weld inspection - outsourced to specialized companies)
- Functional tests (if possible and safe)
- Results Analysis: Comparison of inspection and measurement results with normative requirements, manufacturer's documentation, and good engineering practice
- Report Preparation: Preparation of a detailed expertise report
Reporting
The result of the expertise is a comprehensive report containing:
- Description of the tested object/device
- Scope of inspection and measurement activities performed
- Photographic documentation
- Measurement results and their interpretation
- Assessment of the technical condition with an indication of identified non-conformities or damages
- Specific conclusions and recommendations regarding further operation, necessary repairs, modernization, or replacement
Benefits of Technical Expertise
- Objective Assessment of Actual Condition: Obtaining reliable information about the technical condition of key installation elements
- Early Problem Detection: Identifying potential threats and damages at an early stage, before they lead to failure
- Basis for Maintenance Planning: Providing necessary data to plan the scope and budget of maintenance, repair, or modernization works
- Cost Optimization: Avoiding unnecessary replacements or costly failures by precisely defining repair needs
- Increased Safety: Identifying elements that pose a threat to personnel or the environment
- Compliance Verification: Checking compliance with current standards and regulations
- Decision Support: Providing expert recommendations that facilitate decision-making on further actions
Examples of Completed Expertise
We have extensive experience in performing technical expertise, including:
- Assessment of wear and tear of primary and secondary seals of EFR floating roofs with gap measurements and replacement/repair recommendations
- Diagnostics of the technical condition of IFR internal floating roofs (buoyancy check, seal condition, structure)
- Expertise on the technical condition of loading arms (assessment of joint clearances, seal condition, balancing system)
- Resistance measurements of shunts on floating roofs
- Technical assessments before planned modernization of tanks or loading installations
- Details of selected projects are available on request or in the Projects section
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