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Storage tank cleaning method and apparatus

A storage box, impact cleaning technology, applied in cleaning methods and utensils, cleaning methods using gas flow, chemical instruments and methods, etc., can solve problems such as poor environment

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-06-22
DIXON PUMPS
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When certain storage tanks contain petroleum-based products, the disposal of "waste" material can imply significant costs to the operator or owner of the storage tank
Also, in many cases disposing of "waste" materials that contain useful resources is not good for the environment

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[0018] To aid in the understanding of the present invention, the following list of components and their reference numerals that can be found in the drawings is provided here:

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Abstract

A tank cleaning apparatus and method is provided that employs a series of associated canisters that house filters of various sizes. Fluid flow to each canister may be selectively ceased so that the filter contained therein may be replaced or cleaned while allowing tank cleaning to be continued.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 073,297, filed June 17, 2008, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 078,204, filed July 3, 2008, the entire disclosure of each provisional application Incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0002] The present invention generally relates to apparatus and methods for cleaning storage tanks. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to apparatus and methods for cleaning volatile liquid storage tanks in a manner that allows for recycling of potentially useful tank contents. Background technique [0003] Current methods of cleaning and evacuating volatile liquid storage tanks involve a considerable investment of time and money. Most cleaning operations are initiated when the tank contains some minimal amount of material, waste or dirt that has collected within the storage tank. By way of example only, this amount may represent material collected al...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B08B5/04
CPCB08B9/093
Inventor 兰迪.狄克逊
Owner DIXON PUMPS