API 653 - Storage Tank Inspection
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Supercharge your API 653 Inspections
A thorough tank inspection is critical to prevent leaks, failures, and unexpected maintenance costs. Gecko Robotics brings a fresh perspective and a suite of robot-enhanced NDT tools to deliver the most comprehensive API 653 inspection on the market.
Our API 653 protocols satisfy any combination of internal, external, and deferral inspections. A comprehensive API 653 comprises an external visual inspection, internal floor inspection, external shell inspection, and strip-scan roof inspection.
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History Review
The service and inspection history of the tank is reviewed to deploy appropriate Gecko resources.
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Serviceability Assessment
Safe fill heights, settlement surveys, 3D laser analysis, T_min assessment, inspection intervals, remaining life, and corrosion rate determination.
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Gecko Portal
All reports, alongside interactive data-maps, are available online 24/7 for maintenance review and planning.
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Rapid Ultrasonic Gridding
Complete ultrasonic gridding of roof, shell, floor, and critical zone to determine general thinning and map areas of corrosion.
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Magnetic Flux Leakage
Detection and grading of top side and bottom side features.
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Visual Inspection
Identify any structural abnormalities, leaks, coating failures, or areas of concern for closer NDE.
More Coverage.
More Confidence.
Gecko brings the simplicity of a single vendor to complete your API 653 inspection program using best-in-class methods and experienced inspectors. Our superior data density arms your team with the knowledge to make confident maintenance decisions.