JPX working to de oil sand or sludge type material
JPX Lift the oil off the sand and leave a relatively clean sediment
JPX has a superior emulsification of 40%
Oil on top of the emulsion can be recovered
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Comparison
of Different Tank Cleaning Methods
Assumption : Tank Diameter 60
Meters, Crude Oil
Sludge Accumulation Average 8 cm*
Sludge Volume approx.
200 cu.m* * Based on tank T5206 Cleaning
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Cleaning
Method
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Manpower
(man)
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Equipment
(day)
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Time
(day)
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Total
Man-Day
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Percent
Oil Recovery
(%)
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l.
Manual Cleaning
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40
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0
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45
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1800
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0
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2.
Mechanical Equipment and
Manual (Steaming and Water Jet)
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25
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25
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25
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625
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0
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3. Warm Water Method
using
Chemicals
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15
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15
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15
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225
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>90%
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4.
Robotic Mechanical Equipment
with Liquid/Solid Separation
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20
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15
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15
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300
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70-80%
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