ATEX-certified side-entry mixing systems for sludge prevention, homogenization and blending in large-scale crude oil, fuel oil and biodiesel storage tanks. Engineering referenced by JANAF Plc.
In large petroleum storage tanks, long-term holding of crude oil generates bottom sludge (BS&W — Bottom Sediment and Water); paraffin, asphaltene and water phases settle and can plug pipelines. Side-entry mixers — mounted near the tank floor with low-speed axial-flow impellers — prevent this settling and homogenize the product. Mechanimix delivers end-to-end engineering with references such as the JANAF Plc Omišalj terminal: ATEX-certified motors, API 682 seals and long-shaft designs ensure reliable operation in tanks up to 100,000 m³.
Motors, gearboxes and electrical panels certified for Zone 1 or Zone 2; safe operation in hydrocarbon atmospheres.
Double cartridge mechanical seals with Plan 52/53A/53B barrier fluid loops targeting zero emissions.
HM axial-flow impellers at 200–400 rpm create a sweep current across the tank floor that prevents settling.
2–4 mixers arranged angularly on floating- and fixed-roof tanks; CFD dead-zone analysis.
Component ratios monitored online with a blend analyzer; blend recipes managed through SCADA.
Vibration, bearing temperature and seal pressure streamed over IoT for continuous monitoring; predictive maintenance reporting.
This system consists of integrated components selected from MechaniMix's product portfolio.
Low-speed primary mixer mounted on the tank side wall; ATEX motor and API 682 seal integrated.
Detaylı İncele →High flow, low shear for crude oil and fuel oil blending.
Detaylı İncele →Alternative impeller for viscous products and heavy fuel oil applications.
Detaylı İncele →Category 2/3 double cartridge seal; barrier fluid loop for zero emissions.
Zone 1 or Zone 2 certified IE3/IE4 motor with thermistor and anti-condensation heater.
Detaylı İncele →Vibration, temperature and seal-pressure sensors with IoT gateway; predictive maintenance.
Detaylı İncele →Preventing BS&W settling at refineries and pipeline terminals; operations similar to JANAF Omišalj.
Blending products of varying viscosity and sulfur content to specification; IMO 2020 compliance.
Homogenization of FAME and diesel blends; preserving low-temperature flow properties.
Preventing temperature stratification and rollover in liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks.
| Özellik | Değer |
|---|---|
| Tank Volume | 5,000 – 100,000 m³ |
| Motor Power | 30 – 500 kW |
| Speed | 200 – 400 rpm (low speed) |
| Impeller Material | Carbon steel / AISI 316L / Duplex |
| Seal | API 682 Plan 52 / 53A / 53B (double cartridge) |
| Motor Certification | ATEX Zone 1 or Zone 2, II 2G Ex db IIB T3 |
| Units per Tank | 1 – 4 (based on tank diameter) |
| Remote Monitoring | Vibration + temperature + seal pressure IoT |
Engineering applied at JANAF Plc Omišalj and Turkish refinery/terminal projects; field-validated design.
Mechanimix supplies full ATEX and API 682 documentation for motor, gearbox, seal and control panel from a single source.
Low speed plus robust bearing design delivers 50,000+ hours MTBF; tested in harsh and hot climates.
In-tank flow and blend time modeled with CFD; mixer count, angle and position optimized.
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