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@tanksterminals like join Tanks and Terminals @TanksTerminals follow CONVERSATION JOIN THE Copyright © Palladian Publications Ltd 2019. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner. All views expressed in this journal are those of the respective contributors and are not necessarily the opinions of the publisher, neither do the publishers endorse any of the claims made in the articles or the advertisements. Printed in the UK. CONTENTS ON THE FRONT COVER Spring 2019 Volume 05 Number 01 ISSN 1468-9340 03 Comment 05 World news 12 Keeping pace Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, explains how a burgeoning oil and gas sector in North America is stretching tanks and terminals to the limit. 18 Winds of change J. Randolph Kissell, Trinity Consultants, USA, reviews changes being considered for designing storage tanks for wind loads. 23 Braving the storm Bruce A. Kaiser, Lightning Master, USA, explains how geodesic domes on storage tanks can be protected from lightning using systems that meet industry standards and recommended practices. 27 Inside information Jason Hayes, Trimble, USA, explains how laser technology adds effi ciency and detail to storage tank inspection. 30 Rise of the drones Phil Buchan, Cyberhawk, UK, overviews the growth of drone-based inspection methods for tank and terminal operators. 35 Inspector gadgets Pouya Kamalinejad and Reza Tavakoli, Avestec, Canada, discusses the advantages of adopting robotic technology for asset inspection. 39 Combatting contamination Chris Beatty, Crown Oil Environmental, UK, explains how a multitude of measures can be taken to protect against troublesome tank corrosion. 43 Prevention is better than a cure Simon Daly, Hempel A/S, UK, outlines the importance of immunising against the threat of corrosion under insulation. 48 Emissions cutting Townsend Hilliard, Purgit, USA, discusses how to reduce emissions at tank terminals with vapour recovery. 53 Don't take NO x for an answer Victor Hoffman, Terry McElroy and Matthew Vuong, John Zink Co. LLC, USA, explore how US terminals can meet new throughput levels while also managing the associated environmental impacts. 59 Paving the way to crude oil vapour control Marco Puglisi, AEREON, Italy, discusses vapour control solutions for the storage industry. 63 A routine to rely on Ben Barker, Cool Sorption, Denmark, outlines methods of improving the availability of vapour recovery units through smart arrangement and maintenance. 67 Plain sailing Allyson Golden and Caitlin Geisinger, Burns & McDonnell, explain how a few simple steps can streamline the certifi cation process for marine vapour control systems. 71 Ditch the stick Anton Albrand, SkyBitz, a unit of AMETEK Inc., USA, explores how level gauging intelligence can improve tank accuracy. 75 Level up Joachim Toffolo, AUMA, Germany, explores how electric actuators in tank farms can take valve automation to the next level. 81 Big Data in the tank farm Thomas Ernst, Implico Group, Germany, examines Big Data and outlines the real-world opportunities that arise for tank storage operators from large-scale data processing. 85 Fighting the freeze Ilan Toledano, Wattco, Canada, discusses how to use electric heating in colder climates. US-based Purgit Vapor Control Systems offers a full suite of purging and degassing services for above ground storage tanks. From nitrogen gas purges and vapour recovery skids to complete US Coast Guard certified equipment for loading inland barges, Purgit is an industry leader in efficient and effective vapour control. The latest generation of RVRU provides reliable and safe degassing compliance with the strictest environmental requirements.

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