Tank farm & storage solutions

Overview

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Tank farms, Silos & storage facilities handle large volumes of hazardous, flammable and environmentally sensitive products.

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Safe operation depends on correct valve sequencing during product transfer, loading, unloading and isolation. Procedures where human error can lead to cross-contamination, overfill, product spillage and uncontrolled releases.

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The challenge

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Tank farm & Silo Operations involve multiple tanks, manifold systems, loading arms, transfer lines and isolation valves. Correct valve alignment is essential to ensure that product flows to the right destination, that tanks are properly isolated before maintenance and that loading and unloading follow safe procedures.

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The Alcatraz solution

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Alcatraz provides interlocking solutions for every aspect of tank farm & Silo Operations. From individual tank isolation to complete manifold sequencing and loading bay control. Using QL-Range and ML-Range interlocks, PipeLock, key exchange panels and PILOT digital oversight, we enforce correct valve positioning throughout the facility.

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Key benefits

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•   Prevention of cross-contamination through enforced valve alignment

•   Overfill protection through interlocked valve sequences

•   Safe isolation for maintenance and inspection

•   Loading and unloading sequence control

• Digital audit trail and real-time status monitoring with PILOT

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Products used

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QL-Range quarter-turn interlocks, ML-Range multi-turn interlocks, Closure Door Locks, MOV Locks, PILOT digital oversight, ARVC remote manual valve actuation, Eco-Drive range, PipeLock, KEB key exchange panels, CAB key cabinets.