Benefits
Tank Cleaning With Less Cost and Risk
Cinatra Clean Technologies, Inc. was asked by a Major Refiner to assist in mitigating high concentrations of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) in one of their larger diameter crude tanks so that the cleaning process could begin without placing refining and contractor personnel at risk with this dangerous gas.
Cinatra and the client agreed to use a combination of chemicals (aka Scavenger) so that the H2S could be oxidized, thus significantly reducing the safety risk that was identified in the preplanning phase of the project. Cinatra’s patented nozzle technology was utilized to circulate the Scavenger during a 48-hour period with the sour crude in the tank prior to beginning the hydrocarbon recovery and cleaning phases.
The client estimated that overall project duration was reduced significantly when compared to conventional cleaning methods by eliminating a very unsafe condition for personnel, and by eliminating the potential for numerous cleaning interruptions. Compared to conventional cleaning operations, Cinatra reduced overall project costs by $212,000.
Straightforward Pricing and Predictable Results
In almost every procurement decision, a true cost-benefit analysis is conducted to ensure that the best Value can be obtained with the most competitive pricing submittal by any one contractor. Cinatra's pricing proposals normally are lump sum offering predictable results to the tank owner/operator. Cinatra is able to achieve maximum hydrocarbon recovery results, while minimizing waste, through on site analysis during the entire project which, in turn, allows us to validate ‘estimate vs. actual’ to the tank owner/operator once the project has been completed and invoiced by Cinatra.
In each occasion when a post cleaning cost analysis has been completed by the tank owner/operator, Cinatra’s patented, non-manned process has reduced overall project costs. This assumes that the tank owner/operator includes all estimated project and project-related costs in their analysis had a conventional cleaning been contracted. These "hidden" costs include out-of-service time, risk management, ancillary equipment and recovery of valuable hydrocarbons entrained in the sludge.
Cinatra’s non-manned entry systems are all-enclosed in five or six portable modules, easily transported on trucks, rail and/or barge. Cinatra is able to provide Nitrogen (tank blanketing), pumps, recirculation, separation and waste minimization systems in one package. This eliminates the need to have large crews and a variety of equipment rentals and supplies, which ultimately prove costly under the Time and Material strategy that conventional tank cleaning contractors prefer.