Robotic Inspection of In-Service Diesel Storage Tank a Success
29 Mai 2019 - 5:47PM
Business Wire
Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX), a diversified energy manufacturing and
logistics company, Square Robot, Inc. and Veritank, Inc., have
collaborated to successfully deploy an autonomous robot that safely
performed its first in-service inspection of the interior of an
aboveground diesel storage tank.
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Square Robot's autonomous robot in
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The autonomous robot, designed and manufactured by Square Robot,
has received National Electric Code Class 1, Division 2 (C1D2)
certification allowing inspections to occur while the tank is
in-service and filled with product. Veritank’s service to evaluate
tank bottom integrity without draining product saves significant
expense and reduces the need for personnel to enter tanks. The
robot also captures high-clarity visual images of the interior and
provides insight into the tank’s sediment levels and coating
condition.
“The ongoing collaboration with the Phillips 66 team of
inspection and safety experts has been invaluable during the
testing and qualification phase,” said Clint Collins, CEO of
Veritank. “As we launch and commercialize this new service
offering, it is paramount that we maintain our focus on safety and
install robust deployment processes while continuing to find new
ways to provide value-added services to tank owners and
operators.”
“We continue to find immense value in being able to better
understand the internal condition of our tanks while they remain in
service,” said Todd Denton, general manager, Midstream Operations,
Phillips 66. “We see numerous applications for this service and
look forward to its continued deployment across our portfolio.”
“The Phillips 66 team, beginning with their investment in
December 2016, has helped Square Robot deliver on its commitment to
build autonomous robots to safely inspect tank interiors,” said
Square Robot Co-Founder Eric Levitt. “In the next phase of
development, we will deliver a system certified for C1D1
operations, allowing in-service inspections of lower flash point
liquid storage tanks, such as crude and gasoline.”
About Veritank, IncVeritank, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Square Robot, was established in 2018 to provide robotic in-service
tank inspections of aboveground storage tanks utilizing Square
Robot technology. Veritank brings together state-of-the-art
autonomous robots and experienced tank inspection professionals to
provide unparalleled safe access, inspection and value to tank
owners and operators.www.veritank.com
About Phillips 66Phillips 66 is a diversified energy
manufacturing and logistics company. With a portfolio of Midstream,
Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties businesses, the
company processes, transports, stores and markets fuels and
products globally. Phillips 66 Partners, the company’s master
limited partnership, is integral to the portfolio. Headquartered in
Houston, the company has 14,300 employees committed to safety and
operating excellence. Phillips 66 had $58 billion of assets as of
March 31, 2019. For more information, visit
http://www.phillips66.com/ or follow us on
Twitter @Phillips66Co.
About Square RobotSquare Robot was started by three
robotics professionals in May 2016, specifically to address the
growing need for swimming autonomous robots for oil and gas
applications. Aside from terrestrial tanks, the same autonomous
hovering technology has broad ranging applications for subsea
infrastructure inspection. The Boston based start-up recently
completed a Series B funding round, raising over $10M from
strategic industry partners. The company has 20 employees with a
heavy focus on autonomy and robotics.www.squarerobots.com
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“SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION
REFORM ACT OF 1995
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors
created thereby. Statements in this press release that are not
purely historical are forward-looking statements. These statements
are not guarantees of future performance or outcomes and involve
certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to
predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ
materially from what is expressed or forecast in such
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements herein
include statements regarding Square Robot’s efforts to develop and
commercialize the technology with the capabilities, and Phillips
66’s ability to use the technology, as described in this press
release. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially include, but are not limited to, technical or legal
issues that may arise in the development, protection or
commercialization of the technology, as well as the possible
introduction by others of competitive technology. These factors
could, among other things, delay or prevent the development of the
technology and Phillips 66’s expected benefits therefrom. The
forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as of the
date of this press release and neither Square Robot nor Phillips 66
undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking
statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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Veritank & Square RobotClint
Collins, 281-520-4976clint.collins@veritank.comEric Levitt,
207-706-6437eric@squarerobots.comPhillips
66Jeff Dietert, 832-765-2297
(investors)jeff.dietert@p66.comBrent Shaw, 832-765-2297
(investors)brent.d.shaw@p66.comHillary Bruton, 832-765-1634
(media)hillary.c.bruton@p66.com
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