Robotic Inspections
IN-SERVICE ROBOTIC SYSTEMS
Manta’s in-service robotic systems are ideal for tank owners looking for an in-service inspection that meets API 653/SP001 inspection requirements, while avoiding unwanted costs of out-of-service inspections.
Manta Robotics technology saves tank owners time and money, while meeting API 653 and SPCC requirements. Providing refineries and tank owner’s a safe and efficient nondestructive testing (NDT) inspection for large hydrocarbon storage tanks.
Our ground-breaking technology uses ultrasonic transducers to inspect the tank floor including the critical zone, which provides an accurate tank floor plate condition assessment, with limited to no downtime.
Manta Robotics has successfully engineered and developed 3 robotic systems used to perform in-service API 653, SP001, and NFPA inspections.
Manta’s ROV’s have undergone extensive third-party testing and have successfully been issued Class I Div. I Group D certification/s. These certifications allow our equipment to safely operate in volatile conditions such as, gasoline, fuel oil, etc.
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ULTRASONIC “SWIMMER” SYSTEM
Manta’s Ultrasonic Swimmer System was designed to be light weight and maneuverable, making ROV deployment simpler and inspection time quicker. With fewer crew members needed on-site and lighter equipment, our Swimmer has become one of the most popular in-service inspection ROV’s on the market! With its ability to maneuver and navigate around tank obstructions, our swimmer is the perfect candidate for tanks with internal obstructions.
ULTRASONIC SWIMMER OVERVIEW
- Has the ability to maneuver over/around internal obstructions.
- Equipped with 2 cameras, 1 high definition and 1 infrared.
- Weighs 20lbs.
- Fits through manway 18” and greater.
- UT data collection.
- Real-time sonar positioning.
- Certified by Intertek Testing Services for use in Class 1 Division 1 Group D environments (petroleum products).
- Meets NFPA guidelines, using the purged and pressurized method, complying with API 653 Section 6.4.1.2 as an approved method for Above-ground Tank Storage (ATS) inspection methods.
Manta’s Ultrasonic Swimmer System deployed, conducting an Internal visual inspection of an AST’s internal roof structures.
ULTRASONIC “CRAWLER” SYSTEM
Manta’s Ultrasonic Crawler, upon completion of certification, was the world’s first integrity inspection ROV to hold a true Class I Div. I Group D Certification. With an array of 8 UT transducers, our Crawler system has the capability to collect mass amounts of UT data for interpretation. The design incorporates a rotary brush which sweeps a path prior to collecting UT data, equipped with high definition white light and infrared technology, our Ultrasonic Crawler is also capable of collecting visual data of the tanks internal condition.
ULTRASONIC CRAWLER OVERVIEW
- Our Ultrasonic Crawler has an array of 8 immersion UT transducers that collect overlapping data continuously, while deployed to the tank bottom.
- Equipped with 2 cameras, 1 high definition and 1 infrared.
- Weighs 150lbs.
- Fits through manway 20” and greater.
- Real-time sonar positioning.
- Certified by Intertek Testing Services for use in Class 1 Division 1 Group D environments (petroleum products).
- Meets NFPA guidelines, using the purged and pressurized method, complying with API 653 Section 6.4.1.2 as an approved method for Above-ground Tank Storage (ATS) inspection methods.
Deployment of Manta’s Ultrasonic Crawler System into a large AST containing #2 Fuel Oil.
ULTRASONIC PROBE SYSTEM
Designed for tanks under 50’ in diameter, Manta’s Ultrasonic Probe System is ideal for tank owners looking for an affordable in-service tank inspection with limited to no downtime. The system’s lightweight/collapsible design allows the entire system to be crated and shipped directly to the jobsite via standard carrier.
ULTRASONIC PROBE OVERVIEW
- Designed for tanks under 50ft in diameter.
- Constructed using a large telescopic carbon fiber pole.
- Equipped with 2 cameras, 1 high definition and 1 infrared.
- Collects UT data in real-time.
- Utilizes sonar tracking technology, helping isolate areas of the tank for inspection purposes.
- The entire system is compact, weighs less than 100lbs, and can be crated/shipped directly to the jobsite via standard carrier.
- Fits through manway 8” and greater.
- 2-man crew.
- 1-2 days to complete typical in-service API 653 inspection.
Manta’s Ultrasonic Probe deployed into a 120’ diameter AST containing No. 2 fuel oil. Our Ultrasonic Probe System is also capable of inspecting larger AST’s if multiple manways are available for deployment on the tanks top.
REAL-TIME UT & VISUAL DATA COLLECTION
- Using advanced ultra-sonic technology, our In-Service Robotic Systems can collect UT data in real-time, giving us the ability to interpret data instantly for tank owners.
- Equipped with 2 cameras our In-Service Robotic Systems can isolate and visually identify areas of the tank internally using infrared technology in conjunction with high definition cameras.
SONAR TRACKING TECHNOLOGY
- Utilizing sonar technology, our In-Service Robotic Systems are able to be trackedin real-time, giving precise coordinates of UT data collection throughout the tanksfloor.
- By incorporating tank blueprints into our sonar tracking software, we are capableof identifying and isolating areas of the tank floor for additional analysis.
What is an In-Service API 653 inspection?
An in-service API 653 inspection is a tank floor integrity inspection performed using remotely operated vehicles. The advantage is the tank can remain full and in service over the course of the inspection. In a traditional API-653 floor inspection the tank is drained, cleaned, and degassed. This requires the tank to be taken out of service and in some cases, out of production. An in-service API 653 inspection can be performed at any time and has little impact on the facility and its operations.
