The oil and gas industry relies heavily on storage tanks for holding crude oil, refined petroleum products, and other essential materials. Ensuring these tanks are regularly inspected and maintained is crucial to preventing leaks, contamination, and potential hazards.
Cairn’s Drone-Based Tank Thickness Measurements project aims to revolutionise this process using drone technology equipped with advanced sensors, ensuring efficient, accurate, and safe inspections.
Traditionally, measuring storage tank thickness required personnel to work at heights, increasing the risk of falls, exposure to hazardous environments, and accidents. Cairn’s Drone-based Tank Thickness Measurement system integrates innovative drone technology with Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) sensors, providing a precise, efficient, and safe method for assessing the condition of our storage tanks. This state-of-the-art solution addresses several challenges and brings numerous benefits to our operations. By deploying drones with advanced EMAT technology, Cairn has eliminated these risks. Workers can now remain safely on the ground while drones inspect. This new framework negates the need for scaffolding or man lifts, resulting in significant cost savings and operational benefits.
Together, we are setting new standards in asset management, leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive our business’s success and safeguard our valuable assets.
Contributed by Charu Mehta
