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Robotic system for tank cleaning and storage tank maintenance

KOKS ESOT robotic system for tank maintenance

koks robotics esot robotic system for storage tank maintenance

The KOKS ESOT-system is designed for heavy industrial applications and is suitable for no-man entry tank maintenance in order to eliminate the need for personnel to enter a hazardous environment. ESOT is the acronym for equipment set for oil tank cleaning. The ESOT-system is utilized in combination with a vacuum truck for discharging and transporting fluid and hazardous substances, such as liquids, sludge, fats, oils, fuels and chemicals. Specially developed for working with hazardous and contaminated substances, the robot is certified for ATEX (Ex) zone 0. The transportable, vented cabin (TVC) is available in a standard container, an ATEX (Ex) zone 1 and zone 2 version and built in accordance with all applicable safety standards.

Usage
The KOKS ESOT-system enables its user to clean the ATEX zone 0 without a human entry of the ATEX zone 0 itself. Commonly used for the cleaning of black and white oil storage tanks, the health, safety environment and quality improvements are undeniable.

Characteristics
The powerful patented, abrasive, magnet tracks of the ATEX certified robot enable this versatile system to move with ease through the contaminated tank. From the vented cabin every movement of the robot can be controlled and seen on a HD television screen. The robot, which is connected to the vacuum truck, will enable large quantities of (fluid) substances to be processed in a short time and then be transported in accordance with current ASME/ADR (CEOC) regulations. The user benefits from significant time savings and a huge reduction in cost.

Versions
The KOKS ESOT-robotic system can be fitted with various option kits that are appropriate for your needs and/or for industrial applications.

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Benefits

  • Reduction of cost.
  • Undeniable improvement for health, safety, environment and cleaning quality.
  • Easy control.
  • Ergonomic.
  • Built to the latest environmental and safety standards.
  • First robot being certified for ATEX zone 0.
  • No VOC in the ventilated cabin, providing safe conditions for the crew to operate without any need for additional protective gear.
  • Patented TVC cabin for ATEX zone 1 or 2.
  • Increase of operational efficiency.
  • Maximum grip on the floor by patented, abrasive, magnetic tracks.
  • Strong hydraulic power source.
  • Heavy duty hydraulically operated arm, creating 2,000 Nm in any direction.
  • Versatile robotic movements which enable it to move with ease through dense sludge.
  • Complete robot made of the highest grade of stainless steel, AISI 316 grade; material no. 1.4404.
  • Compact.
  • Easy set up.
  • Able to work continuously, 24/7.
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koks robotics esot system certified 20 ft container atex

Designed and certified for

  • a 20 ft container, CSC certified.
  • operation in ATEX zone 0, 1G, IIB, T4 (robot).
  • international protection class IP66 (robotic system).

Robot

Type 

ADEX robot.  

Material

stainless steel AlSl 316 grade; material no. 1.4404.

Certification ATEX zone 0.
Standards

EN 13463-1, EN13463-3, EN13463-5, EN13463-6, EN13463-8. 

Max. range  100 m. 
Traction force  3,000 N, measured on Fe plate, thickness 10 mm, covered in oil. 
Speed ATEX zone 0 1-10 m/min. 
Wading depth ​ 250 mm. 
Ambient temperature -10°C to 50°C.
Tracks 84 pieces, fully rubberized, anti-static NBR rubber, material material I 4165 LC, hardness up to 70 ShA.. 
Arm motion 35° in any direction. 
Arm force 2,000 Nm. 
koks robotics esot system adex robot

Dimensions robot

Length  approx. 1,800 mm
Width  approx. 545 mm
Height  approx. 400 mm
Height with elevated cameras approx. 900 mm
Manhole 24”/600 mm
Weight 420 kg

Cameras

Type 

image transfer system.

Certification

ATEX zone 0, ATEX directive 2014/34/EU; EMC directive 2014/30/EU.

Standards  EN 50303, EN 60079-0, EN 60079-11, EN 60079-26. 
Resolution  520 lines, analog.
Lights integrated LED lighting, max. 235 lux.

 

Transportable, vented cabin (TVC)

Basic TVC standard sea container. 
Ambient/storage temperature -20°C to 40°C/-20 to 50°C.
Max. wind force 6 Beaufort. 
Dimensions for transport (l x w x h) 6,058 x 2,591 x 2,438 mm (without suction chimney). 
Dimension at work (l x w x h) 6,058 x 2,438 x 6,910 mm (with suction chimney). 
Weight approx. 7,500 kg (incl. robot and all accessories). 
Amount ventilated/conditioned rooms ​ 3/2.
Supply voltage/rated current

3~400 V, TN-S, 50 Hz/40 A without residual current circuit breaker.

Max./average power consumption with ADEX robot

11,5 / 7,5 kW.

Directives/norms

EN 60079-0 +A11, EN 50381. 

DVR recording system for 4 camera feeds, 1 TB storage. 
Control system industrial computer enabling semiautomated cleaning program. 
Additional accessories full HD TV screen, 1,080 px, 32” (80 cm). 
  air conditioning and ventilation unit. 
  sensors for door, overpressure, air flow, fire emergencies.
  control panel for robot.
  steel shutters to protect the windows during transport.

 

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Hydraulic power pack

Pressure 70-100 bar.
Max. power supply 5 kW.
Aggregate connection            

3x 400 V, 50 Hz.

Directives machinery directive 2006/42/EG, EN ISO 12100, EN ISO 614-1+A1, EN ISO 4413, EN 60204-1ED.2. 
Noise level max. 80 dB(A). 
kae 01 tvc cabin 20 ft atex zone 2 certified koks robotics esot

KAE-01

TVC cabin 20 ft ATEX zone 2 certified

 

Adjustments made so the container is ATEX zone 2 basic, Ex II 3G IIB T3 certified
  • container CSC certified. 
  • control panel, in-built industrial computer.
  • DVR for video feed recording.
  • flatscreen HD TV set for viewing of camera feed and ergonomic controls.
  • basic anti-static chair for the operator. 
  • all systems specs based on requirements of ATEX zone 2. 

 

kae 02 tvc cabin 20 ft atex zone 1 koks robotics esot

KAE-02

TVC cabin 20 ft ATEX zone 1 certified

Adjustments made so the container is ATEX zone 1 basic, Ex II 2G IIB T2 certified. 
  • conversion of the premium TVC cabin.
Premium TVC
  • ATEX zone 1 premium, Ex II 2G IIB T3.
  • an airlock entry setup including sensors for protection against hazardous gasses reaching into operator space.
  • container CSC certified.
  • control panel, in-built industrial computer.
  • DVR for video feed recording.
  • flatscreen HD TV set for viewing of camera feed and ergonomic controls.
  • basic anti-static chair for the operator.
kae 03 manhole camera koks robotics esot

KAE-03

Manhole camera

  • for tank entry point and mechanical turner.
  • mounted either in the flange entry or any point as desired.
  • incl. 100 meter of cable. 
  • allows the operator to gain situational overview of the position of the robot inside the tank.
Type
  • image transfer system.
Certification
  • ATEX zone 0, ATEX directive 2014/34/EU, EMC directive 2014/30/EU.
Standards
  • EN 50303, EN 60079-0, EN 60079-11, EN 60079-26.
Resolution
  • 520 lines, analog.
Lights
  • integrated LED lighting, max. 235 lux.
kae 04 suction arm trident head koks robotics esot

KAE-04

Suction arm trident head

  • ideal for more dry sludge types that have hardened.
Material
  • stainless steel AlSl 316 grade; material no. 1.4404.
kae 05 suction head with wiper koks robotics esot

KAE-05

Suction head with wiper

  • for final cleaning the floor in product tanks (very fluid products: diesel, kerosene etc).
Material
  • stainless steel AISI 316 grade; material no. 1.4404.
kae 06 fluidizing suction head koks robotics esot

KAE-06

Fluidizing suction head

  • with inlet for fluidizing product.
  • enables better passage of product through the suction hose, prevents sticking and clotting.

Connection (adaptable)

  • for inserting fluid, via a nozzle built-in inside the suction head.

Material

  • stainless steel AISI 316 grade; material no. 1.4404.
kae 07 standard suction head koks robotics esot

KAE-07

Standard suction head

  • elbow model, incl. add on bikini tip.
Material
  • stainless steel AISI 316 grade; material no. 1.4404.
kae 08 suction tip set koks robotics esot

KAE-08

Suction tip set

  • for KAE•07 standard suction arm (exchangeable).
  • for various product classes/qualities.
Material
  • stainless steel AISI 316 grade; material no. 1.4404.
KAE•08-A
  • add on model bikini.
KAE•08-B
  • add on model teeth.
KAE•08-C
  • add on model straight.
kae 09 auger zone 0 certified koks robotics esot

KAE-09

Auger zone 0 certified

  • power output of 90 Nm.
  • set of additional hydraulic hoses in protective sleeve.  
  • stroke breadth in the entirety of rover breadth. 
Material
  • stainless steel AISI 316 grade; material no. 1.4404. 
Powerpack plus kit
  • additional motor and hydraulic distributor. 
  • two way split to facilitate auger output. 
  • additional electric installation and programming. 
  • additional mode installed into steering software for auger controls.
kae 10 suction head with high pressure water jetting koks robotics esot

KAE-10

Suction head with high pressure water jetting (horizontal and vertical)

  • NON-ATEX application!
  • ONLY for use in final cleaning in ventilated areas (no potential explosion hazard)!
  • external high pressure water source required (couplings based on customer specification, to comply with their system).
Material
  • stainless steel AISI 316 grade; material no. 1.4404.
Configuration
  • nozzle beam with 5 high pressure nozzles.
Adjustable positions
  • horizontal for floor cleaning.
  • vertical for wall cleaning up to 1.5 m (with raised arm).
  • spray beam angle 45° (manually adjustable).
kae 11 abrasive magnetic stainless steel track plates koks robotics esot

KAE-11

Abrasive, magnetic stainless steel track plates

  • 84 pieces of individual plates.
  • built-in neodymium magnets.
  • patented abrasive surface.
Material
  • stainless steel AISI 316 grade; material no. 1.4404.
kae 12 magnetic stainless steel track plates koks robotics esot

KAE-12

Magnetic stainless steel track plates

  • 84 pieces of individual plates.
  • built-in neodymium magnets.
  • patented abrasive surface.
Material
  • stainless steel AISI 316 grade; material no. 1.4404.
kae 13 rubberized magnetic stainless steel track plates koks robotics esot

KAE-13

Rubberized, magnetic stainless steel track plates

  • 84 pieces of individual plates.
  • built-in neodymium magnets.
  • bare metal surface - for tank protection.
Material
  • stainless steel AISI 316 grade; material no. 1.4404.
kae 14 fully rubberized track plates koks robotics esot

KAE-14

Fully rubberized track plates

  • 84 pieces of individual plates 
Material 
  • anti-static NBR rubber.
  • material I 4165 LC.
  • hardness up to 70 ShA.
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KAE-15

Additional lighting structure

  • reinforced steel structure.
  • additional three-way light fixture certified for ATEX zone 0.
  • to be installed on the robot (forward, front and areal floodlights).
  • requires man entry inside the tank for mounting.
kae 16 comfort control chair koks robotics esot

KAE-16

Comfort control chair

  • in the TVC cabin.
Features
  • rotary base.
  • joystick controls.
  • emergency stop button.
  • mechanical suspension.
  • 100 mm vertical suspension stroke (4”).
  • automatic adjustment for operator, weight 50-120 kg (110-265 lb).
  • 60 mm seat height and tilt adjustment.
  • backrest angle adjustment.
  • forward/backward adjustment - 160 mm (6¼”).
  • suspension cover.
kae 17 arctic kit for hydraulics koks robotics esot

KAE-17

Arctic kit for hydraulics

  • additional heating of hydraulic oil for hydraulic power pack (winter time).
kae 18 wireless remote control for robotic steering koks robotics esot

KAE-18

Wireless remote control for robot steering

  • ATEX zone 0 certified for use outside of tank, for easier robot manipulation.
  • operator module 433 Mhz premium.
  • 2 joysticks.
  • plug-in battery.
  • from 1 to 2 selectors between joysticks.
  • transceiver 12+3 relay, 433 Mhz premium, 115-230 Vac.
  • additional card (2 logical input + 1 analog input + 1 analog output + RS485 Modbus).
  • cable gland M32 + M25 sealing plug.
  • SIM card radio build with USB cable.
  • charger for PWB and PYB plug-in battery.
  • supplementary ATEX IECEx plug-in battery 3.7 V, 1,900 mA lithium Ion.
kae 19 additional power socket in storage room koks robotics esot

KAE-19

Additional power socket in storage room

  • certified for ATEX zone 0.
  • for connection/use of other electric ATEX appliances in the zone.
  • 230 V.
kae 20 entry bridge koks robotics esot

KAE-20

Entry bridge

  • for entering the tank through a 24‘’/600 mm manhole.

Material

  • ramps and securing elements stainless steel AISI 304 grade.
  • angled covers stainless steel AISI 430 grade.
  • run-up ramps coated in anti-static NBR/SBR rubber.
  • brass running wheels to prevent spark risk.

 

 
kae 21 entry bridge adapter for double manhole tank setup koks robotics esot

KAE-21

Entry bridge adapter for double manhole tank setup

  • additional middle segment for a two wall-two manhole tank setup.
  • adjustable length 1 m/2 m.
  • additional dummy manhole for crew training.
Material 
  • ramps and securing elements stainless steel AISI 304 grade.
  • angled covers stainless steel AISI 430 grade.
kae 22 dummy tank entry koks robotics esot

KAE-22

Dummy tank entry

  • dummy manhole flange.
  • mountable on different surfaces.
  • for operator training and practice in for instance a workshop.
kae 23 operator training koks robotics esot

KAE-23

Operator training

  • by KOKS Academy and/or KOKS Robotics.
  • travelling and accommodation expenses of the training staff to be covered by the customer.

KOKS Robotics is market leader and manufacturer of innovative no-man-entry tank cleaning robotics for ATEX zone 0. KOKS Robotics is part of the Dutch company KOKS Group an international manufacturer and supplier of vacuum trucks and heavy industrial cleaning equipment, built in accordance with the latest PED, ADR (Ceoc), DOT 407/412 standards. Founded in 1989 and has since grown into a dynamic company that operates globally and consists of eight specialised subsidiaries in the USA, The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia and participations in rental organizations that operate in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. As a growing, innovative and reliable company, KOKS Group has gained an excellent reputation in the (petro)chemical sector and other industries as a vacuum truck builder.

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