Powered by MegaMacs hydraulically operated Robotic Cannon uses
water or cutter stock under pressure (20 Bar) to liquefy and dilute
sludge in tanks.
The remotely operated cannon is delivered to the tank through
manhole. It is placed on tripod which is secured by magnets to the
bottom of the tank. Cannon’s operational range is 0 to 360°
horizontally and -10 to 80° vertically. Operator, using remote
control unit, operates cannon horizontally at the same time cannon
makes preprogrammed vertical oscillations to cover cleaning spot.Pic. 6 Robotic cannon and control unit
3.2. Wash Heads
Installed on a tripod Wash Head is used to clean walls and roof
of the tank utilizing powerful jets. Washead rotates in both
horizontal and vertical planes by power of pressurized liquid and
does not require any monitoring. Wash heads are used for the final
cleaning stage to prepare the tank for the welding repair works.
Pic. 7 Types of Wash Heads Several wash heads can be used simultaneously to speed up cleaning process. Picture above
shows several types of wash heads. As you may see from following diagram this device can
clean a lot of surface in a short period of time.