
Our patented BLABO® system is an automated, mobile and modular, non-man entry oil tank cleaning system. Especially designed to clean large volume, difficult-to-clean oil tanks, the BLABO® system can be tailored to meet your individual needs – whether you simply need efficient tank cleaning or if you require tank cleaning, sludge separation and oil recovery in one integrated process. BLABO® is suitable for both floating and fixed roof tanks.
Compared to manual cleaning techniques, the BLABO® system cleans tanks much more safely and quickly. A distinctive feature of the BLABO® system is its closed loop cleaning system, which heavily reduces the impact of tank cleaning on the environment and provides near 100% hydrocarbon recovery.
For difficult-to-clean tanks such as |
Tank capacity |
Tank diameter |
Crude oil Heavy fuel oil / heavy gas oil Ballast water Catalytic cracker residue Slop oil Rail tanker etc. |
Up to 200,000 m³ (Up to 1,240,000 bbl) |
30 - 100+ m (98 - 308+ ft) |
Reduced time |
• Up to 80% reduction of tank cleaning time (compared to manual) |
Minimal environmental impact |
• Near 100% recovery of hydrocarbons • Minimal waste disposal necessary • Minimal hydrocarbon emission to atmosphere due to closed-loop cleaning • Lower consumption of water, electricity and air |
Cleaning result | • Unique indexed washing pattern covers complete tank interior surface area • Re-circulation of cleaning media during desluding |
Safe cleaning process | • No staff inside tank during cleaning process (non-man entry system) • Continuous monitoring and automatic shutdown features • No risk of explosion • Minimal health and safety risks to staff • System complies with ATEX (other standards upon request) |
Personal safety | • No staff inside tank during cleaning process (non-man entry system) • Minimal health and safety risks to staff • Thorough safety training of operators |
Easy maintenance | • Easier tank maintenance after cleaning |
Follows legislation | • Designed for present and future environmental, health and safety regulations |
Highly flexible | • Modular system can be tailored to customer needs • Expandable, as customer needs change |
Lower costs | • Overal tank cleaning costs reduced |