During an interview at the NISTM 2025 conference, Jeff Kitchen, Regional Manager for Tank Engineering, shared a detailed look at the company’s challenges, technological advancements, and commitment to safety and the environment . With over four decades of experience, the company has built a solid reputation for API inspection of tanks and industrial equipment , complying with API standards 653, 510, and 570.
A comprehensive approach to API inspection
Kitchen explained that one of the main challenges has been keeping up with technological advances and regulatory changes. The Tank Engineering team has adopted technologies that allow for more accurate and detailed information than ever before , raising safety and efficiency standards .
[post_relacionado]At the same time, he acknowledged that complying with state-specific environmental regulations requires ongoing legal and technical research.
Experience, solutions and national coverage
The company offers a complete portfolio of surface inspections for power and chemical plants throughout the United States, from storage tanks to pressure vessels and pipelines.
When someone calls, we can make recommendations, even when the customer doesn’t know they have a problem.
Kitchen said, highlighting the value of decades of applied experience.
Robotic technology: inspection without emptying tanks
One of the highlights of the interview was the use of robotics for internal inspections without the need to empty tanks . This solution allows customers to meet API requirements without disrupting operations or wasting millions of gallons of product. An innovation that directly addresses the physical limitations of many industrial facilities.
With offices in Florida and Indiana, and coverage throughout the United States, Tank Engineering makes its expertise available through its website tankteam.com , where direct contact information is available for inquiries or service requests.
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