The bitumen storage tank also needs to be cleaned after being used for a period of time. What protection work should be done before cleaning the bitumen storage tank?

1. The bitumen storage tank is generally cleaned with diesel. If there is a certain thickness, it can be cleaned by physical method first, and then cleaned with diesel. Start the ventilation system when pumping bottom oil in the cavern to ensure ventilation in the workplace.

2. Oil and gas poisoning accidents are very likely to occur during the removal of dirt at the tank bottom. Protection must be done to prevent poisoning. In addition, check the technical status of ventilation equipment and start the fan for ventilation.

3. The cavern bitument storage tank and semi underground bitument storage tank shall be ventilated continuously. When the ventilation is stopped, the upper orifice of the bitument storage tank must be sealed.

4. Check whether the protective clothing and respirator of personnel meet the safety requirements; Check whether the tools and equipment used meet the explosion-proof requirements, and enter the bitument storage tank to remove the dirt after they are qualified.

In short, safety is very important in the cleaning of bitument storage tanks, and protection must be done well.