Tanks

Tank maintenance consist of various activities such as
Mechanical preparation

• HUCOZI’ multi-skilled technicians enable one team to complete the entire project. As required we can install blinds, prepare the tanks for work, and move straight into the cleaning phase.
• We can also provide stripping and dewatering as part of this process; reducing the total interfaces often required when taking tanks out of service.

Tank entry, clean up and repairs

• HUCOZI can provide cold cutting technology to safely enter tanks in hazardous environments. This further provides better access for cleaning, waste treatment, and any subsequent mechanical repairs.
• Hydraulic dozers, floor cleaners, wall crawlers and blasters, and remote cleaning robots are used to remove any residual product. Having a multi-skilled team means the removal of tank roof seals and inspections of pontoons can be completed while the cleaning is in progress. Any necessary demolition or repair work can also be managed by the same team. Work on leaded storage tanks is undertaken to OCTEL specifications.

Surface preparation and protective coatings
Another of HUCOZI’ core activities is specialised surface preparation and protective coatings. A range of the latest technologies, resulting in the ultimate protection of your assets, is provided by our genuinely multi-skilled workforce.

HUCOZI utilise remotely operated spider technology and UHP hydro-jetting to prepare tank surfaces without the need for scaffolding or External Work Platforms. Surface coatings, including GRP coatings and solvent-free epoxy solids, are used to repair and line storage tanks resulting in savings in downtime and mechanical repairs.

• Vacuum cleaning automated accessories for surface stripping (Aquajet and Spiderjet) utilising re-circulated water to minimise waste and environmental impact
• HP and UHP hydro-jetting for cleaning and surface preparation
• Abrasive Blasting
• Removal of resins, rubber, bitumen and corrosion GRP, and Epoxy Application
• Specialised coatings application
• Certified Protective Coatings Inspectors trained in coating specification selection
• Confined space, rope access, and BOSIET certified technicians
• Waste containment (including leaded materials) environmental management