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Prevent Spills and Leaks Before They Happen

Prevent Spills and Leaks Before They Happen Problem In today’s ever-changing landscape of environmental rules and regulations, even small leaks and spills can cost your organization tens of thousands in cleanup and remediation costs, to say nothing of potential EPA violation fees.    Solution Developed more than three decades ago for the exacting standards of a major US oil refiner, the Kelley Industrial Century 2000 Sewer Guards are a rugged drain isolation system designed specifically for industrial applications. Built to be lightweight and reusable, Kelley Industrial Century 2000 Sewer Guards are deployed before accidents happen, providing 24/7 365 drain isolation. Manufactured to be fire, chemical and puncture resistant Kelley Industrial Century 2000 Sewer Guards isolate your drain and sewage systems from contaminants, while sealing in potentially dangerous vapors from escaping into the workplace. Weld spatter catch basin reservoirs on the top of the drain gu...

Desludging the Desalter, a West Penetone Citrikleen HD Story

Desludging the Desalter, a West Penetone Citrikleen HD Story Desalters are notoriously dirty, difficult to clean systems within any refinery. With time and money on the line, West Penetone exceeded expectations at a local Midwest refinery, completing the turnaround ahead of schedule and under budget. Project Overview Client: Midwest Petrochemical Refinery Vessels to Clean: One, Desalter Vessel Size: 30,000 gallons  Last Cleaning: 2005 Previous Cleaning: Used competitor product which yielded poor results, with sludge over top of walkway Application and Treatment Parameters First Phase: Steam Purge to ready vessel Cleaning Agent(s): Citrikleen HD (900 gallons) , Clean Add II (1000 gallons) Allotted Turnaround Time: 48 hours Results Steam purge was not available due to unexpected limitations on site Total Time to Clean: 33 hours Readings after Cleaning: 0 LEL, 0 Benzene, 0 H2S Sludge Levels: Well below walkway Despite the lack of steam, and ade...