Storage tanks are the heart of any energy operation, but without rigorous maintenance, they can become your greatest liability. At Ecograde Enterprises, we provide a specialized suite of Advanced Tank Services designed to protect your product quality, extend asset life, and ensure total environmental compliance across South Africa.
From industrial chemical storage to retail petroleum tanks, our team utilizes state-of-the-art technology to handle the “dirty work” with clinical precision.
Our Comprehensive Tank Solutions
1. Professional Tank Cleaning & Sludge Removal
Over time, all tanks accumulate “tank bottoms”—a cocktail of sediment, microbial growth, and water. This sludge compromises fuel quality and damages downstream equipment.
Industrial Applications: Suitable for HFO (Heavy Fuel Oil), Diesel, Petrol, and Paraffin tanks.
Confined Space Entry: Our technicians are highly trained and certified for hazardous confined space entry, utilizing specialized breathing apparatus and safety harnesses.
Waste Management: We don’t just clean; we responsibly manage the disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with South African environmental legislation.
2. Specialized Tank Degassing
Before any “hot work” (welding or cutting) or internal inspections can occur, a tank must be rendered safe.
Safety Certification: We issue “Safe for Entry” and “Safe for Hot Work” certificates upon completion.
Vapour Displacement: We use high-capacity blowers and mechanical venting to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Gas Testing: Continuous monitoring using calibrated LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) meters to ensure a zero-combustion environment.
3. Tank Repairs & Structural Rehabilitation
Don’t replace when you can restore. Ecograde provides certified structural repairs that can add decades to your tank’s lifespan.
Internal Lining: Application of high-performance epoxy linings to create a chemical-resistant barrier between the product and the steel.
Floor & Shell Patching: Expert welding of Carbon Steel and S/Steel plates to repair corrosion pits or thinning.
Leak Mitigation: Identifying and sealing microscopic fractures in double-walled and single-walled systems.
4. Fuel Polishing & Product Filtration
If your product has been contaminated by water or particulates, you don’t have to discard it.
ISO Cleanliness Standards: We restore your fuel to meet or exceed engine manufacturer requirements.
High-Flow Filtration: Our mobile units circulate the product through multi-stage filters, removing contaminants down to 5 microns.
Water Separation: Removing suspended and free-standing water that causes microbial “diesel bug” growth.
Technical Inspection & Compliance
We utilize Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to “see through” the steel and identify hidden risks:
Magnetic Particle Inspection: Detecting surface and slightly sub-surface discontinuities in ferro-magnetic materials.
Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) Testing: Mapping the steel thickness to identify internal corrosion.
Vacuum Testing: Testing the integrity of welds on tank floors.
Protect Your Assets Today
Don’t wait for a leak or a contaminated batch of fuel to take action. Proactive tank maintenance is the most cost-effective way to manage your energy infrastructure.