The Spring issue of Tanks & Terminals includes features on digitalisation, robotic tank cleaning, automation, fire safety, tank coatings & insulation, and tank dewatering operations. This month’s regional report looks at the storage sector in Europe and the Middle East.
This month's front cover is brought to you by Paratherm.
International challenges and possibilities
Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, examines the obstacles faced by the energy sector across Europe and the Middle East, and the opportunities available to the tanks and terminals market moving forwards.
The digital decision
Tim Hoffmeister, Implico Group, Germany, outlines the central role of the smart tank terminal within the ongoing energy transition, highlighting its ability to reduce emissions, handle alternate products and react to new developments.
Storage during transition
Danny Constantinis, EM&I Group, Malta, explains why robotic and digital technologies will play an important role in supporting storage facilities for cryogenic products.
The future of tank inspection
Stuart Kenny, Eddyfi Technologies, UK, discusses the role of remotely accessed robotics in the management of tank and terminal asset integrity.
The robotic revolution
Fintan Duffy, Re-Gen Robotics, Northern Ireland, outlines the benefits of robotic tank cleaning solutions through the real-life example of an operation at a refinery in the UK.
Accelerating action
Gurjeet Bansal, IntelliView Technologies Inc., Canada, highlights how automating remote monitoring with AI cameras can cut time, effort and costs, whilst improving safety and reducing environmental impact.
Bolstering fire safety
Edward Cass, Paratherm, USA, explains how the risk of fire in thermal fluid systems can be minimised.
The power of insulation
Mackenzie Michalski and Allen Dickey, Owens Corning, USA, present three goals for storage vessel insulation design.
Saving money, saving lives
Tony Collins, EonCoat LLC, USA, discusses how a considered choice of tank coating could help to improve workers’ health, as well as limit negative environmental impacts.
Acoustic distinction
Carolina Stopkoski, FLEXIM AMERICAS Corp., and Jörg Sacher, FLEXIM GmbH, discuss the benefits of using non-invasive sound speed measurements to improve tank dewatering operations.