Advanced Tank Services
Total Integrity for Critical Storage
In the petrochemical and industrial sectors, your storage tanks are more than just containers—they are critical assets that require specialized care to prevent environmental disasters, product loss, and regulatory fines. Ecograde Enterprises offers a sophisticated suite of Advanced Tank Services across South Africa, combining robotic technology, certified chemistry, and expert engineering to maintain the heartbeat of your operations.
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Our Specialist Tank Solutions
Over time, tanks accumulate “tank bottoms”—a hazardous mixture of sediment, heavy metals, and microbial “diesel bug” growth.
Confined Space Expertise: Our teams are fully certified for hazardous entry, utilizing specialized breathing apparatus and explosion-proof lighting.
Non-Man Entry Options: Where possible, we utilize high-pressure chemical circulation to clean tanks, minimizing human risk.
Waste Disposal: We provide a full paper trail for the removal and legal disposal of hazardous sludge, ensuring your company remains environmentally compliant.
Before any inspection or “hot work” (welding) can occur, a tank must be rendered inert.
VOC Mitigation: We use high-velocity pneumatic fans to displace Volatile Organic Compounds.
Continuous Gas Monitoring: Using multi-gas detectors to monitor Oxygen, LEL (Lower Explosive Limit), Carbon Monoxide, and H2S levels.
Certificates of Fitness: We issue “Safe for Entry” and “Safe for Hot Work” certifications on-site.
Don’t let corrosion dictate your asset’s lifespan. Ecograde specializes in extending the life of ageing tanks through certified engineering interventions.
Floor & Shell Patching: API 653-compliant welding of Carbon Steel and S/Steel plates.
Internal Lining & Coating: Application of chemical-resistant epoxy linings that prevent internal corrosion and product contamination.
Leak Detection Upgrades: Retrofitting tanks with modern interstitial monitoring systems to catch leaks before they reach the environment.
If your fuel has been contaminated by water ingress or fine particulates, it doesn’t have to be discarded.
High-Flow Filtration: Our mobile units circulate product through a multi-stage filtration process.
Water Separation: Removing suspended and free-standing water to restore fuel to ISO 4406 cleanliness standards.
Quality Assurance: Protecting your high-value engines and machinery from the catastrophic damage caused by dirty fuel.
From retail underground storage tanks (UST) to massive industrial above-ground storage tanks (AST), we ensure your containment systems are clean.
Technical Inspection & NDT (Non-Destructive Testing)
We use science to verify what the naked eye cannot see. Our inspection services include:
Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) Testing: Mapping the steel thickness of tank walls to identify hidden internal corrosion.
Vacuum Box Testing: Verifying the integrity of floor welds.
Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI): Identifying surface cracks in welds and structural supports.
