UAV/ROV Underwater Drone Inspections
UAV/ROV Underwater Drone Inspections
Industrial tank maintenance practices and protocols are constantly evolving to prioritize the safety of engineers during potentially hazardous operations.
Many aquatic commercial storage applications, marine-related installations, and other assets that are difficult to access manually require specialized drone and robotic equipment for inspections.
For decades, Tank Inspections Vegas by American Tanks has been providing Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) inspections and UAV Drone Inspection services to industries in both the United States, utilizing state-of-the-art data-capturing technology.
Currently, conducting assessments of aged and severely deteriorated tanks remotely is the safest inspection method available in our industry, reducing the reliance on traditional dive team services whenever possible.
UAV Drone Inspections
Drone technology has become ubiquitous across various industries in the United States, revolutionizing the approach to inspecting storage tank systems that are either hazardous or difficult to access.
Tank Inspections Vegas by American Tanks offers advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) tank inspection services, significantly enhancing assessment efficiency and safety in nearly every aspect of today’s tank inspections.
Whether it’s underwater assets requiring condition assessments or rooftop fire water systems facing potential collapse, Tank Inspections Vegas by American Tanks utilizes drones for inspections in these areas.
UAVs are primarily employed in situations where ladders, stairways, and platforms leading to tanks or tank roofs are deemed unsafe and pose risks to our personnel.
Tank Inspections Vegas by American Tanks’ UAVs are equipped with:
- 4K Cameras Delivering Exceptional Image Quality.
- Extended Battery Life Expedites Inspections.
- Live streaming lets our engineers see inspections unfold in real-time.
- 3D Modeling with Integrated Thermal Analysis.
What Drones Can Detect
- Preventing Cracks and Leaks in Tanks.
- Stages of Material Degradation.
- Leveraging 3D Modeling for Distortion Detection.
- Challenges with Walls, Roofs, Frames, and Floors.
- Identifying Contamination in Your Tank.
ROV & Underwater Inspections
Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are essentially robotic devices used to inspect tanks, whether they are empty or filled, without the need to drain water reserves, shut down tanks, or physically enter the assets.
Tank Inspections Vegas by American Tanks also conducts underwater marine inspections, assessing pipelines, infrastructure, and other submerged foundational structures for any damage.
Directing dive teams in underwater inspection projects can pose significant dangers, and in most cases, it’s unnecessary. Manned inspections carry numerous risks that ROV technology either eliminates or significantly reduces.
Our ROVs can be fully submerged inside a storage tank containing potable or non-potable water, providing inspection results much more efficiently than a dive team could.
Improved Precision and Focus on Problematic Areas
ROVs and UAVs empower our team to provide clients with a more accurate approach to tank inspections. This enables us to dedicate our time and resources to pinpointing a single suspected issue or concentrating on a specific area of the tank.
By zeroing in on a particular region within a large tank system, Tank Inspections Vegas by American Tanks can streamline our inspection process and address issues more promptly.
Previously, transporting and mobilizing teams of divers and their equipment was time-consuming, inefficient, expensive, and hazardous. With ROV technology, we can now inspect multiple tanks during a single site visit, typically completing the process within two days onsite.
A Streamlined Approach
Tank Inspections Vegas by American Tanks employs a two-person inspection team and a carry bag to transport the required equipment around the site and between assets. Most inspections entail walking, with vehicles mainly utilized to move our pilot and engineer to various site locations when inspecting multiple tanks.
Safe for Both Individuals and Property
While dive teams involve numerous risks, UAVs and ROVs provide a comparatively safer alternative, ensuring the safety of our team and onsite personnel during tank inspections.
Many deteriorating tanks conceal unforeseen hazards and uncertainties that may not become apparent until a person or machine enters. In certain instances, engineers may be exposed to harm upon entry before the specific risks associated with a structure are recognized.
UAVs help protect the well-being of our engineers in the event of rare but catastrophic collapses or inspection incidents. Additionally, we strive to minimize asset damage by reducing contact with tank surfaces, preventing objects from falling onto the flooring, and avoiding other common accidents caused by human error.
Approved for Confined Space and Working at Heights
All our tank inspection personnel possess the certifications, licenses, and training necessary to work within confined spaces and perform tasks at heights considered hazardous according to industry standards, both in America.
