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Alexandru-Adrian Stoicescu1, Razvan George Ripeanu1, Maria Tănase1
1Mechanical Engineering Department, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, 100680 Ploiesti, Romania.
Abstract:
This study investigates the current industry practices for storage tank assessment and the possibilities for improving inspection methods using the latest technologies on the market. This article presents the main methods and technologies for non-destructive testing (NDT), along with new methods that make them more efficient and economical. To further analyze the state of a tank and determine its lifetime expectancy, analysis methods are presented based on NDT results. The key aspects that can be improved and made more efficient are NDT procedures using robots/drones and autonomous devices; automated inspection procedures, like remote video inspection combined with local thickness measurement or 3D scanning of the tank elements for deformations; advanced analysis methods using the input from the NDT and inspection data collected using analytical calculations according to applicable standards; Finite Element Analysis (FEA); and digitalized models of equipment (Digital Twin) accompanied by artificial intelligence for data processing. The best way to make the process more efficient is to develop and use dedicated standardized software for tank condition assessment.
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