TotallHazardous and Integrated Solutions

Manual Tank Cleaning & Decontamination Support Services

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Presented by

Lee Hunter Jr

Managing Director Decontamination Specialist

N.B.C. Instructor

lee.jr.hunter@isthesolution.com

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Mercury Decontamination - Vapour

Specialist PPE

Waste Management

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Sludge Treatment

Analysis

Detection

Oil Recovery

Techniques

Biodegradable Non-toxic Non-hazardous Non-corrosive Spray manually Rooftop Spray Soak & wash Inject with steam Flush pumps Use at any temperature Works instantly Stable (irreversible reaction)

Hg droplets create invisible vapours

After 30 seconds Hg vapours = 0.056mg/m3

Area is sprayed with MeDeX 80

After 5 seconds Hg vapours = 0.001mg/m3

MeDeX 80 is a formulated chelating agent able to chelate ionic mercury present, forming a stable compound that is very soluble in aqueous medium, while functioning aggressively in elevated temperatures or ambient conditions.

Hg + MeDeX 80 Hg Salt + H2O

Our chemists have come up with a ground breaking innovation to decontaminate mercury from contaminated vessels, tanks, vapour spaces, spills, etc.

Hydrocarbon Decontamination (LEL/VOC) Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

HyDeX is a breakthrough in chemical technology which can massively reduce decontamination time

Decontamination of large systems takes an average time of 8.25 Hours!!

Chemical usage is a fraction of traditional methods

Application requires less equipment and less manpower than existing methods while being effective at any temperature

HyDeX reduces shutdown waiting period for Degassing, LEL, Hydrocarbon Free by decontaminating VOC, CO, H2S, Iron Sulphides and Pyrophoric Polymers

HyDeX EXCEEDS WORLD STANDARD TURNAROUND SAFETY CRITERIA

Decontamination Result of Crude Distillation Unit (CDU)

NOTE: The COD (Carbon Oxygen Demand) of used HyDeX was below 1,000ppm and the flow was directly discharged to the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)

H2S: 1,880ppm 0ppm

LEL: 120% 0%

Time Taken: 10hrs total (Injection Time)

Men Reqd: 4

Method: Steam + Chemical

No. of Injection Points: 2

Injection Rate: 1071 L/hr Specialist PPE

Waste Management

Encapsulation

Sludge Treatment

Analysis

Detection

Oil Recovery

Techniques

Desorption of Mercury (Hot Work & Disposal) Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Mercury adsorbs to the surface of metals such as SS304/316 Mercury absorbs within the surface matrix of carbon steel(s) with the depth of Hg penetration varied depending on various factors

Normal Conditions 10m Pressure/Temperature 20m-150m

Extraction of Mercury

Thermally Chemically

Lixiviant Pickling Solution

Vacuum Kinetic Process Combined System

The removal of elemental and compound Mercury that has been absorbed into vessel and pipeline walls (Absorbed) is possible using a solution that entices the Mercury out through an engineered pickling-like process before stabilizing it as a Sulphur compound (Mercaptan). The ONLY chemical independently proven to do this is MerCure MerCure is water based and contains sacrificial and non-detrimental components in a synergistic and fast acting formula.

Specialist PPE

Waste Management

Encapsulation

Sludge Treatment

Analysis

Detection

Oil Recovery

Techniques

Desorption of Mercury (Hot Work & Disposal) Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption +

The desorption of elemental and compound Mercury prior to hot work on contaminated steel is a MUST to protect personnel from (lethal) elevated Hg vapours and can be achieved quickly and effectively with MerCure

The desorption of elemental and compound Mercury prior to disposal of contaminated steel is a MUST and can be achieved quickly and effectively with MerCure to ensure safe disposal criteria is met. The decontaminated steel is pre-cut to ensure swift handling directly into steel mills without the need to cut further by 3rd party with or without the correct PPE.

MerCure is (currently) capable of:

67% reduction in 10 mins

XRF analysis of Hg-contaminated bulk head

Demolition of decond steel pipe

Hot work on Hg-contaminated steel pipe spools

Specialist PPE

Waste Management

Encapsulation

Sludge Treatment

Analysis

Detection

Oil Recovery

Techniques

Hydrocarbon Viscosity Reduction Hg Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Oil Recovery

The effect of a 5% addition of PARALAX on 14 API Crude Oil

Where hydrocarbon sludge has solidified or waxed up, the viscosity of the sludge can be reduced with paraffin wax returning to solution and separation phases becoming more pronounced and easier to achieve with the addition of Paralax

Solidified sludge

Addition of water shows the separation of oil from solids

Paralax can be injected online or applied manually (offline)

Portable Trommel Unit

FULL Oil Recovery Fluidization of tough, hard sludge Unblocking pipelines Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Specialist PPE

Waste Management

Encapsulation

Sludge Treatment

Analysis

Detection

Techniques

Heavy Metals Encapsulation

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Heavy Metals, including Mercury, can be encapsulated and rendered INERT with the addition of HM Fix e.g. Hg-contaminated pipe from an LNG facility was filled with the HM Fix solution in a 10:1 ratio with water. This was allowed to sit (soak) for 1 hour before being cleaned out using PIGs. Analytical wipes were taken from the surface both before and after the treatment

Influent water from pipeline cleaning

treated with HM Fix

Influent water after one (1) hour settling time

Influent water after twelve (12) hours

settling. 3rd party lab confirmed water safe for disposal to sanitary

sewer

After HM Fix:

Before HM Fix: Decontamination of Pipeline (Soaking Method)

Specialist PPE

Waste Management

Sludge Treatment

Analysis

Detection

Techniques

Hg Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Treatment of Contaminated Sludge Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Sludge Treatment

Oil Recovery

The following are analysis results showing BEFORE and AFTER the use of HM Fix

After HM Fix:

Before HM Fix: Decontamination of pipeline (Soaking Method)

Treatment of Hg-contaminated Sludge

Non-hazardous chemical Encapsulates ALL Heavy Metals Creates organo-s i l ica crystal

(FULL encapsulation)

TCLP compliant for non-hazardous waste disposal

S a f e f o r s e n s i t i v e a q u a t i c environments

Paralax

+

HM Fix

(where required)

Manual Method

OR Online Method

After HM Fix:

Before HM Fix:

Specialist PPE

Waste Management

Analysis

Detection

Techniques

Waste Segregation Mercury and Mercury-contaminated waste should be correctly segregated from normal waste to prevent cross-contamination. Non-hazardous waste containing Mercury-contaminated items is automatically re-categorized as Mercury-contaminated hazardous waste.

Hazardous Sludge Management

Waste Stabilization Complete stabilization and solidification of Hg-contaminated sludge

using OMNI-Kap powder

Non-Hazardous Disposal Silica crystal encapsulated Mercury is Non-Hazardous using HM Fix Stabilized sludge can be deemed Non-Hazardous using OMNI-Kap

Specialist PPE

Waste Management

Sludge Treatment

Spill Control

Hg Waste

Techniques

Compliance Parameters EPA Test Method 1311 TCLP (Toxicity

Characteristic Leaching Procedure)

Trans-boundary Hazardous Disposal International Shipping & Disposal (Basel

Convention)

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Analysis Equipment

Specialist PPE

Waste Management

Analysis

Hg Waste

Techniques

Sludge Sampling Sludge sample capture from the top of the tank

which can obtain 3 samples simultaneously from the top / middle / bottom

Sludge Analysis Sludge can be analyzed for Mercury using either the

hand portable XRF analyzer or a field portable CVAAS system with a pyrolysis chamber

Sludge Treatment

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Ambient Sampling Continuous ambient analysis (LEL, O2, H2S

& VOC) using personal and area monitoring units capable of remote, wireless communications and real-time readings and alarms (EXD Rated)

Sludge Sampler

6-Sensor Gas & Toxin Detector

Field Portable Laboratory

Personal VOC Detector

Confined Space Sampling Kit

Wireless Area Monitor

Detection & Monitoring Equipment

XRF Analysis US EPA Method 6200: Field Portable X-Ray

Fluorescence Spectrometry for the Determination of Elemental Concentrations in Soil and Sediment MODIFIED

Analysis of Mercury concentration in steel surface matrix

Voltammetry Analysis US EPA Method 7472: Mercury in Aqueous

Samples and Extracts Analysis of Mercury in Aqueous and

Chemical Solutions

Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy ASTM D6350-98 Mercury Sampling &

Analysis in Natural Gas by Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy MODIFIED

Determination of Mercury vapour levels Specialist PPE

Detection

Analysis

Techniques

Waste Management

Sludge Treatment

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Mercury Vapour Analyser

Heavy Metals in Water Analyser

Mercury (& Elements) in Steel Analyser

Specialist PPE

Hg Pre-Exposure Supplement Decontamination Chemicals

Detection Equipment RP Breathing Air Filters

Alloy Absorbent Wool Urine Analysis Kits

Specialist PPE

Detection

Techniques

Analysis

Waste Management

Sludge Treatment

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Mercury Vapour-Proof Masks Cheaper alternative to filter + mask combo More comfortable to wear 30 days (continuous) use Disposable Less bulk

Air Powered Mercury Vacuum Intrinsically Safe Hand Portable No Maintenance Required Contains Hg Suppressant

Industrial Mercury Spill Kits COMPLETE Kit Disposable Portable Designed for Industrial Applications

Specialist PPE

Specialist PPE +

Detection

Techniques

Analysis

Waste Management

Sludge Treatment

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Respiratory Protector Eliminates costly logistics Connect to ANY air supply 4-Stage Filtration

1. Water 2. Particulates 3. Taste & Odour (VOC) 4. CO > CO2 Convertor

Built-in CO & O2 Monitors & Alarms Automatic Filter-Life Timer Automatic Safety backup 320 hours(non-continuous) use Filter change =

Application Techniques

Specialist PPE

Techniques

Detection

Analysis

Waste Management

Sludge Treatment

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Monitoring Parameters 1. LEL, Toxic Gases 2. Oil in Water 3. BS&W 4. Radiation 5. Sludge & Sand

Train 1 Train 2 Receiving Tank

Holding Tank

Filter 1 Filter 2

Pump 2 (187gal/min)

(100 microns)

Pump 1 (187gal/min)

~ ~ Heater 40~C

Online injection (with steam) Complete System Loops

Application Techniques

Specialist PPE

Techniques +

Detection

Analysis

Waste Management

Sludge Treatment

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Multi-point injection of columns with steam used as a carrying medium for the chemical NOTE: heat is NOT required, the steam is used as a carrier only

Receiving Tank

Filter (100 microns)

Pump (187gal/min)

~ ~ IP Steam 180~C

Remove to Waste

Holding Tank

Online injection (with steam) Columns

Application Techniques

Specialist PPE

Techniques +

Detection

Analysis

Waste Management

Sludge Treatment

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Systems are directed to the Flare Knock-Out (KO) Drum or a Bubble Filter is used NOTE: MeDeX 80 cannot go to flare, HyDeX can go to flare

Online injection (with steam) General Steam Application

Steam

Inject MeDeX 80

Drain Point

To Waste

Hg MeDeX 80 + Hg Salt + H2O

Hg

Hg

Hg

Hg

Hg

To knock out drum or bubble box

Application Techniques

Specialist PPE

Techniques +

Detection

Analysis

Waste Management

Sludge Treatment

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Chemical is injected directly into the steam line BEFORE it enters the target vessel NOTE: ensures the chemical is correctly mixed, at the correct ratio

Online injection (with steam) Chemical / Steam Shear

Application Techniques

Specialist PPE

Techniques +

Detection

Analysis

Waste Management

Sludge Treatment

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Vapour Space Decontamination Tank & Vessel Decontamination

MOST tanks can be fully decontaminated and Gas-Free in LESS than a day Mercury decontamination is capable using MeDeX 80 ALL other hydrocarbon based (and associated) decontamination is capable using HyDeX

Individual tank and vessel with high level of toxicity due to gas, benzene, mercury, LEL, hydrocarbon and chemicals

Application Techniques

Specialist PPE

Techniques +

Detection

Analysis

Waste Management

Sludge Treatment

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Vapour Space Decontamination Manual Spray Method

Where steam or online injection is not permissible or practical individual tanks and vessels can be sprayed using spray bottles, backpack sprayers or HP pumps for both MeDeX 80 and HyDeX chemicals

Hg Hg

Hg

Hg

Drain Point

To Waste

Hg MeDeX 80 + Hg Salt + H2O

Hg

Hg

Hg Hg

Spray

MeDeX 80

Isolate

Application Techniques

Specialist PPE

Techniques +

Detection

Analysis

Waste Management

Sludge Treatment

Mercury Vapour

LEL & VOC

Hg Desorption

Encapsulation

Oil Recovery

Vapour Space Decontamination Tank & Vessel Decontamination

Optimization of chemical decontamination applications is carried out to maximize latency times and minimize chemical usage

Particle Size (m)

Particle Size (mm) Velocity

Falling Time (1 m)

10 0.01 47cm/min 2.2 mins

5 0.005 11cm/min 9.1 mins

1 0.001 27cm/hr 4 hrs

0.5 0.0005 6.8cm/hr 15 hrs

0.2 0.0002 1.1cm/hr 91 hrs

Droplet Falling Velocities

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