What motivated Shell to choose our robotic technology for safer inspections in its NDT operations?

Shell is responsible for approximately 11,000 underground storage tank (UST) systems worldwide, and it’s absolutely critical that we have a solution that can pragmatically assess the integrity of tanks while minimizing the risk to personnel conducting these activities. Using Eddyfi Technologies’ inspection robotics meets both our quality as well as safety requirements. This robotically deployed NDT method gives a very accurate recording of the assessment which can be further reviewed by internal experts without having to be on site. Moreover, this inspection method helps us in our decision making to continue to operate as is, increase monitoring levels, make repairs, or replace tanks as necessary. Furthermore, this robotic inspection process helps in our three-to-five-year planning and prioritizing of sites to upgrade based on the assessed condition of these underground tanks.

How has our technology impacted the safety and efficiency of your inspections?

Employing Eddyfi robotics reduces our health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) exposure hours by not requiring manned entry into a tank. These inspection robots allow further assessment through the recording by our experts without having to travel which is not always practical; overall, robotic deployment for tank inspection reduces time and travel costs by subject matter experts.

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