The Spring issue of Tanks & Terminals covers a range of topics including tank cleaning, safety standards, flow control, insulation, and safety. The issue also includes an article from Trinity Consultants examining the US Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed New Source Performance Standard subpart Kc for storage tanks, as well as special Q&As with Johns Manville and Chart Industries.
This month's front cover is brought to you by Johns Manville.
Fuelling the future of energy storage
Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, gives an overview of the upheaval seen across the energy storage sector in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, due to political, environmental and technological developments.
Raising storage standards
Ben Safavinia and Harold Laurence, Trinity Consultants, examine the US Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed New Source Performance Standard subpart Kc for storage tanks.
Triple safety standards
Alberto Feletto, Daniel Devò, Edoardo Marangoni and Alessandro Gerotto, Gerotto Federico Srl, Italy, provide an overview of what ATEX, IECEx and UL certifications are and why triple certification is advantageous for tank cleaning robots.
A technological revolution
Chris Platt, Re-Gen Robotics, discusses how robots can improve the safety and enhance the efficiency of the tank cleaning process.
Automated surface cleaning
Jordan Koster, Jetstream of Houston LLP, describes the benefits and potential applications of implementing automated tank cleaning systems.
Cleaning up the industry
Dr Megan Pearl, Locus Bio-Energy, analyses the challenges present when cleaning storage tanks, and discusses the benefits offered by biosurfactant-based cleaners.
Improving supply chains
Toni Käsbeck, Endress+Hauser, explains how Inventory Management Systems (IMS) can help to optimise processes when handling bulk liquids.
Optimising LNG performance
Jon Taylor, Rotork, provides insight into the strategies that LNG terminals can use to optimise performance and prolong lifespan through efficient flow control and effective maintenance.
Q&A with Johns Manville
Tanks & Terminals talks to Mel Rasco, Foam Sales and Technical Manager, Johns Manville, about the importance of insulation systems in cryogenic applications.
Insulating LNG facility basins
Robert English, Owens Corning, discusses the benefits of installing proper LNG impounding pit insulation and how it prevents leaks or cracks from developing.
Turning up the heat
Carles Ferrer, Pirobloc, explains why it is necessary to implement thermal heating solutions for oil tank storage.
Safety sealed
Julian Yeo, United Electric Controls, and Saurabh Sanghavi, Vimal Fire Controls, discuss the crucial role of instrumentation in a rim seal fire protection system.
Intelligent grounding equipment
Dr Alexander Zelck, TIMM Technology Germany, explores how proper grounding and overfill prevention increases terminal safety and performance.
Breakthrough sensor developments
Juha Saily, PhotonTecTM, USA, explains how new fluorometric sensor technology can help to enhance liquid hydrocarbon leak monitoring.
Q&A with Chart Industries
Tanks & Terminals sits down with Paul Shields, Marketing Director Europe, Chart Industries, to explore the role that tank storage will play in the energy transition.