Oil tank inspections with ASIO drone cuts costs by 57% and increases safety
Drone based inspection inside Oil Tanks allows 57% reduction in inspection time and saves days of asset uptime.
Flight Time
19 min
Drone
ASIO
Savings
57% reduction in total inspection time
Industry
Energy Production
Challenges & Objectives
Our client faced significant challenges inspecting a 35-meter diameter and 10-meter-high crude oil storage tank.
Traditional methods require a lengthy workflow that consist of emptying and ventilating the tank, applying risk assessment protocol (before confined space entry), then covering integrally the inside walls with scaffolding then finally proceeding to the actual inspection with technicians working at height.
The goal was to try a safer, more efficient and cost-effective inspection solution. Flybotix’s ASIO Drone provided an innovative approach to meet these needs, transforming the inspection process for crude oil storage tanks.
Overcome Challenges
The ASIO Drone, developed by Flybotix, provided several features and benefits that effectively addressed the client’s challenges
- Stabilization Algorithm: Provided stable flight in confined spaces, ensuring precise inspections.
- Wall Lock Functionality: Maintained a fixed distance from lateral walls, simplifying the pilot’s task.
- 4K Video and Powerful Lighting: Enabled detection of subtle signs of corrosion and other issues.
- Long Flight Time: Allowed thorough inspections within a single battery cycle.
Workflow and Result Improvements
- Efficiency: The ASIO Drone completed the inspection in just three days, compared to the seven days required by traditional methods.
- Cost-Effectiveness: The drone-based approach reduced inspection costs from $10,500 to $4,500, a 57.14% decrease.
- Safety: The drone’s deployment eliminated the need for human entry into the tank, significantly enhancing the safety of the inspection process.
Solution & Results
50%
reduction of the total inspection time
Flight time
19 minutes
Quantified Results
- Cost Savings: The use of the ASIO Drone resulted in a 57.14% reduction in inspection costs, decreasing from $10,500 to $4,500.
- Inspection Time: The drone reduced the inspection time from seven days to three days, adding productive days to the tank’s operation.
- Safety Improvements: Human risk was reduced to zero as no entry into the tank was required.
Qualitative Improvements
- Efficiency: The rapid inspection time added productive days to the tank’s operation.
- Advanced Technology: High-resolution video and powerful lighting allowed for the detection of subtle corrosion signs.
- Ease of Use: Features like Wall Lock functionality simplified the inspection process.
Conclusion
Integration of Inspection Drones in Industrial Operations
Flybotix’s ASIO Drone revolutionized the inspection process for the crude oil storage tank. The drone not only optimized inspection speed and cost-effectiveness but also ensured the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency. This case study highlights the transformative potential of drone technology in oil tank inspections, setting a new benchmark for efficiency, safety, and cost savings in the industry.
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