2G Robots Introduced in Petroleum Sector by BetaTANK
BetaTANK Revolutionizes Tank Maintenance with Second-Generation Robots
Beta Tank Robotics Pvt Ltd (BetaTANK) has made a significant stride in the field of deep tech robotics, developing the second generation of robots designed specifically for cleaning petroleum crude oil tanks. This innovative company, founded by DC Sekhar, a former merchant navy oil tanker captain with extensive petroleum tank cleaning experience, is on a mission to derisk maintenance operations in hazardous tank spaces by eliminating man entry.
The strategic growth 'mantra' of BetaTANK is to pioneer technological capabilities and effectively meet customer needs. The company's latest creation addresses a major limitation in the performance of the first generation of robots: the suction method is limited by nature to only one bar pressure. BetaTANK's robot, however, utilizes the pump discharge pressure of 10 bar, a game-changer in the industry.
The BetaTANK robot is highly specialized and is usually powered and controlled by hydraulics to avoid sparking risks. It is designed to move thick viscous sludge out of large crude oil storage tanks, setting it apart from other tank cleaning robots worldwide, which primarily employ suction methods and do not have a pump on the robot.
BetaTANK's efforts are not confined to the petroleum industry. The company is currently in contact with companies in the steel, pharmaceutical, and other industrial sectors, aiming to improve risk management of maintenance work in hazardous tank areas by eliminating human intervention through robotics. The petroleum industry, which includes many Fortune 500 companies, is underserved by robotic technologies, according to DC Sekhar.
Industry reports predict the growth of the niche petroleum industry robotic sector to range between 6 and 13 billion USD in the next decade. Recognizing this potential, BetaTANK has secured a patent for its robot and has received the IECEx Zone '0' standard certification, the highest international safety standard for operating within hydrocarbon environments.
Each of these Deep Tech robotic machines comes with a hefty price tag of around half-a-million-dollars each. Despite the cost, BetaTANK is receiving enquiries for robotic solutions from industries other than petroleum, such as Steel and Pharma. In a groundbreaking move, BetaTANK has also developed a robot with foldable arms to enter the underground storage tanks of neighborhood petrol pumps and clean them.
As BetaTANK continues to pioneer in the field of robotic tank cleaning, it is poised to revolutionize the industry and make maintenance operations safer and more efficient for companies worldwide.
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