Project Brief
Our client approached us with a unique problem for the bulk transfer of dangerous liquids into tank trucks. The liquid contained traces of toxins, creating a need for a highly disciplined loading process with operators wearing extensive PPE. The client’s objective was to minimise contact between operators and process piping while ensuring highly accurate liquid dispensing to avoid overfilling. A secondary but logistically challenging issue was that the existing facility could not be shut down during construction. This would have effectively shut down production due to their inability to dispose of this waste liquid.
The Approach
Carbis Loadtec Group designed a unique loading station with a semi-automatic loading arm. The arm moved from a stored position to the tank truck, inserting and automatically lowering a telescopic drop pipe to prevent splash loading and mist generation. It also had built-in vapour recovery to harness the displaced vapours and provide a secure environment for loading. High-level alarms also monitored the liquid levels in the tank.
The truly unique feature is that the measurement and control of the liquid was provided by a metering system built into the loading arm. This integrated system, containing a Coriolis meter with control and emergency valve regulation, allowed the loading station to be built as true “plug and play”. This meant the site installation time was minimised. Carbis Loadtec also supplied the new platform and tanker access system, allowing operators a safer, cleaner and more efficient working environment.
Carbis Loadtec is the exclusive technical supplier of fall prevention and high-quality fluid transfer systems. We provide an inclusive concept for commissioning packages for loading arms, fall prevention systems, meter skids, storage tank equipment, and accessories used in those processes. Carbis Loadtec is a leader in packaged solutions and combines high-quality manufacturing with the broadest portfolio to give customers assurance of quality and integrity.
If your company handles dangerous liquids and wants to improve safety and loading efficiency, please contact us.
