After pumping off the liquid contents of a crude oil storage tank, traditional methods involve washing the tank with diesel fuel or cutter stock to eliminate residual materials. However, a significant challenge arises with the remaining crude bottom solids, classified as “hazardous” K-waste by EPA regulations. Addressing this challenge requires innovative solutions that prioritize waste minimization and environmentally responsible practices. Altiras Fuels can help with Tank Bottoms Recycling!
Our Role
Altiras Fuels is a pivotal player in crude oil storage tank maintenance and tank bottoms recycling. We offer specialized services tailored to handle the residual material known as tank bottoms. By focusing on waste minimization and sustainable disposal practices, Altiras Fuels transforms the landscape of tank maintenance, providing efficient and environmentally sound solutions.
Common Practices
Conventional practices in large oil refineries with coker units often involve blending bottom liquids into their coker-feed within closed-loop systems. While this approach can be effective, it presents challenges in managing the quality of coker feedstocks due to the large volumes of co-products. Altiras Fuels offers an alternative solution to this dilemma. We provide industry-proven methods for the removal of heavy oil-bearing material from tanks.
Altiras Fuels Solution
Altiras Fuels’ process involves adding a cutter-stock to the tank bottoms, circulating the material to liquefy any solids present. Our approach enables the efficient removal of residual materials from tanks, removing environmental risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Environmental Compliance and Waste Minimization
Altiras Fuels aligns closely with the recommendations of environmental agencies by facilitating waste minimization directly at the tank of origin. By offering efficient solutions for handling co-product residues, we play a crucial role in complying with EPA regulations and promoting sustainable waste management practices with our Tank Bottoms Recycling.
Recycling as a Viable Option
Once the material leaves the closed-loop system of the tank of origin, it is classified as hazardous waste, subject to strict EPA regulations regarding treatment and disposal. Recycling emerges as one of the most viable options for facilities seeking sustainable waste management practices. Altiras Fuels specializes in tank bottom recycling, utilizing the material as a fuel source, thereby contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
Altiras Fuels offers specialized services that redefine industry standards. Through a focus on waste minimization, environmental compliance, and sustainable practices, Altiras Fuels remains committed to driving positive change in the field of waste management.