UAV/ROV Underwater Drone Inspections
UAV/ROV Underwater Drone Inspections
The maintenance practices and protocols for industrial tanks are constantly evolving to prioritize the safety of engineers during potentially hazardous operations.
Numerous aquatic commercial storage applications, marine-related installations, and other assets that are challenging to access manually require specialized drone and robotic equipment for inspections.
For decades, Panel Tanks by American Tanks has provided Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) inspections and UAV Drone Inspection services to industries in both the United States, utilizing cutting-edge data-capturing technology.
Currently, conducting assessments of aged and severely deteriorated tanks remotely is the safest inspection method available in our industry, reducing the reliance on traditional dive team services whenever possible.
UAV Drone Inspections
Drone technology has become widespread across various industries in the United States, revolutionizing the approach to inspecting storage tank systems that are either hazardous or difficult to access.
Panel Tanks by American Tanks offers advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) tank inspection services, significantly enhancing assessment efficiency and safety in nearly every aspect of today’s tank inspections.
Whether it’s underwater assets requiring condition assessments or rooftop fire water systems facing potential collapse, Panel Tanks by American Tanks utilizes drones for inspections in these areas.
UAVs are primarily employed in situations where ladders, stairways, and platforms leading to tanks or tank roofs are deemed unsafe and pose risks to our personnel.
Panel Tanks by American Tanks’ UAVs are equipped with:
- Experience crystal-clear visuals with our 4K Ultra HD Cameras.
- Work longer with extended battery life, ensuring efficient inspections, minimal downtime, and faster delivery of your reports.
- With live streaming, engineers can monitor inspections remotely in real-time.
- Advanced Thermal Simulation and 3D Modeling for Comprehensive Design Analysis.
What UAVs Can Find
- Water tank deterioration manifesting as cracks and leaks.
- Corrosion's impact on materials, encompassing all stages of deterioration.
- Leveraging 3D modeling to identify and rectify construction defects.
- Structural concerns in tanks, including walls, roofs, frames, and floors.
- Signs of foreign material or pollutants in the tank's contents.
ROV & Underwater Inspections
Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are robotic devices utilized for inspecting tanks, whether they are full or empty, without the need to drain water reserves, shut down tanks, or physically enter the assets.
Panel Tanks by American Tanks also conducts underwater marine inspections, assessing pipelines, infrastructure, and other submerged foundational structures for any damage.
Directing dive teams in underwater inspection projects can pose significant dangers, and in most cases, it’s unnecessary. Manned inspections carry numerous risks that ROV technology either eliminates or significantly reduces.
Our ROVs can be fully submerged inside a storage tank containing potable or non-potable water, delivering inspection results much more efficiently than a dive team could.
Improved Precision and Focus on Problematic Areas
ROVs and UAVs empower our team to provide clients with a more precise approach to tank inspections. This enables us to optimize our time and resources by pinpointing a single suspected issue or concentrating on a specific area of the tank.
By targeting a particular region within a large tank system, Panel Tanks by American Tanks can streamline our inspection process and address issues more promptly.
In the past, transporting and mobilizing teams of divers and their equipment was time-consuming, inefficient, costly, and hazardous. With ROV technology, we can now inspect multiple tanks during a single site visit, typically completing the process within two days onsite.
A Streamlined Approach
Panel Tanks by American Tanks employs a two-person inspection team equipped with a carry bag to transport the necessary equipment around the site and between assets. Most inspections entail walking, with vehicles primarily utilized to move our pilot and engineer to different site locations when inspecting multiple tanks.
Safe for Both Individuals and Property
While dive teams pose numerous risks, UAVs and ROVs offer a comparatively safer alternative, ensuring the safety of our team and onsite personnel during tank inspections.
Many deteriorating tanks harbor unforeseen hazards and uncertainties that may not become apparent until a person or machine enters. In some instances, engineers may be exposed to danger upon entry before the specific risks associated with a structure are fully realized.
UAVs help protect the well-being of our engineers in the event of rare but catastrophic collapses or inspection incidents. Additionally, we aim to minimize asset damage by reducing contact with tank surfaces, preventing objects from falling onto the flooring, and avoiding other common accidents caused by human error.
Approved for Confined Space and Working at Heights
All our tank inspection personnel possess the necessary certifications, licenses, and training required to operate within confined spaces and perform work at heights considered hazardous according to industry standards in both America.
