Precipitated Acid Tank CleaningMay 13, 2016 Project ChallengeA chemical manufacturer’s precipitated acid tank experienced a chemical reaction and solidified, leaving eight feet of solidified material. The receipt and discharge lines were also solidified. The solidified product had an extremely low pH of <1, as well as being a respiratory hazard with the potential to cause severe burns. These conditions presented a challenge because the tank would need to be cleaned in supplied air. Additionally, the vessel was elevated and all work had to be done off scaffolding.Project SolutionThe manufacturing client engaged Action Environmental's Kansas City, Missouri location to complete the tank cleaning project. Historically the solidified product had been chipped out, taking weeks to clean the tank and disrupting the manufacturing process. Instead, Action Environmental used a 20k PSI hydro-blaster and cleaning the tank in just a few days. Using the hydro-blaster eliminated 90% of confined space entry time, decreasing the possibility of a safety hazard.Project ResultsDespite the dangerous material and potential safety hazards, our Kansas City crew completed this project without even a scratch by having and following a good work plan that included a job specific hazard analysis and safety plan. The tank was placed back into service sooner than expected, saving the client time and money compared to prior tank cleaning methods.Contact Us h * Indicates required field HOW CAN WE HELP? Subject* Select One Environmental and Industrial Services Hazardous Waste and Bulk Chemical Transportation Logistics Services Careers for Drivers Careers for Non-Drivers Agents Other If Other, please describe: Brand/Business Unit* Select One (required) Action Enterprise Logistics Action Dedicated Action Environmental Action Resources Message* File Upload TELL US HOW TO REACH YOU First Name* Last Name* Email* Phone Job Title TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANY Company* Industry* Select One (required) Environmental Manufacturing/Distribution Oil & Gas Power Generation Other Street Address City* State* Zip Code Country To prove you are a human, please tell us which has four legs? Please answer question. Table Spider Octupus Please wait. Your request is processing. Categories:Action Environmental | Environmental Services | MO - Missouri | Manufacturing | Tank Management View all Projects