(Patented Slop Oil Recovery) and (Automated Tank Cleaning System) SOAR that reduces waste, saves energy, and efficiently recovers valuable hydrocarbons.
SOAR (Advance Automatic Recovery & Cleaning System) is Scansolution® engineered solution for automated tank cleaning and high-efficiency slop oil recovery. Designed for oil & gas production facilities, refineries, and petrochemical plants, SOAR eliminates the risks and inefficiencies of manual tank cleaning while maximising hydrocarbon recovery from sludge and slop oil.
Traditional tank cleaning is labour-intensive, slow, high-risk, and a persistent QHSE challenge. SOAR replaces these outdated practices with a fully enclosed and automated system that safely removes sludge, separates oil, water, solids, and returns high-quality recovered oil back to the facility processing system.
Tank operators today face increasing challenges from slop oil accumulation, stable emulsions, tank bottoms, contaminated drain systems and tightening environmental compliance requirements. SOAR directly addresses these operational pain points with:
SOAR automated tank cleaning uses mechanical sweepers and controlled spray systems to clean above-ground storage tanks without requiring worker entry into confined spaces. Cleaning is performed at controlled temperature, pressure and flow rate to effectively remove sludge and recover oil.
SOAR uses a sophisticated combination of :
These modules break stable emulsions effectively, enabling high-quality separation and maximising oil recovery while minimising waste.
| Criteria | Conventional Tank Cleaning / Slop Oil Handling | SOAR Automatic Recovery & Cleaning System |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | High human entry, high exposure risk | Fully enclosed, minimal or no confined space entry |
| Cleaning Time | Long duration; labour-intensive | Faster, automated, small crew |
| Oil Recovery | Low, inconsistent; oil lost in sludge | >90% consistent crude recovery |
| Waste Generation | Large hazardous sludge volume | Up to 95% waste reduction |
| Chemical Usage | Often uses chemicals | Chemical-free cleaning |
| Operational Stability | Variable results | Stable, predictable performance |
| Environmental Impact | Higher disposal and emissions | Cleaner process, reusable oil |
| Energy Consumption | High energy demand | Only 3–5% of conventional |
| Tank Downtime | Prolonged shutdown | Faster turnaround |
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