Exploring Depths: TTI Environmental’s Submersible ROV Tank Inspection Services

TTI Environmental offers submersible ROV inspection services for clients needing equipment condition assessments. Our certified, licensed personnel provide thorough condition assessments for client equipment, including water storage tanks, meeting industry standards AWWA D103 for Bolted Steel Water Storage Tanks, AWWA D100 for Welded Carbon Steel Water Storage Tanks, API 653 for Tanks, and NFPA 25 for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.

ROV technology eliminates the need for confined space entry and expensive diving operations, ensuring thorough inspections without safety risks. Micro ROVs like the Deep Trekker DTG3 navigate tanks effortlessly, surveying roofs, seams, standpipes, and cables with onboard cameras.

ROVs play a pivotal role in inspecting vessels, pipelines, and storage tanks. By assessing structural issues and detecting corrosion, they ensure compliance with safety regulations without exposing divers to hazardous conditions.

Maintaining tank integrity is vital for sustaining continuous water supply and fire protection. Large water storage tanks, essential for drinking water and industrial purposes, benefit from ROV inspections. In urban/suburban areas, ROVs are increasingly used to inspect water tanks, documenting conditions and addressing security concerns without disrupting services. Pilots’ complete inspections topside, assessing tank walls, sediment buildup, and overall integrity without draining tanks or risking human entry.

The benefits of submersible ROVs address historic challenges of tank inspections with innovative solutions:

1. Quick Deployment: ROVs can be swiftly deployed, invaluable in emergency situations and inaccessible areas.
2. Minimal Maintenance: Built to withstand harsh underwater environments, ROVs require minimal maintenance.
3. Extended Dive Times: ROVs can remain submerged for extended periods, providing continuous monitoring.
4. Video Recording Capabilities: ROVs capture high-resolution footage for detailed analysis.
5. Maneuverability in Confined Areas: ROVs excel in navigating tight spaces, accessing areas inaccessible to divers.

ROVs have emerged as indispensable tools in environmental monitoring and tank inspections, offering unparalleled capabilities in navigating underwater environments and gathering crucial data.

For more information or to schedule an inspection, please contact Patricia Stock, Director of Inspections, at patricias@ttienv.com or Karen Buniak, VP of Business Development at karenb@ttienv.com