Contact Us Join Our Team About Competences Holding Structure News KH INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS (KHIP) accomplished the execution of a "state-of-the art" crude oil tank KHIP successfully completed this project under the terms of a Lump Sum Turn Key contract awarded by a major refinery operator in Romania. In order to increase the crude oil storage capacity and of the operational performance and flexibility in the refinery, the project implemented: · A new, “state-of-the-art”, crude oil tank with a gross capacity of 60.000 m3. The tank which is the first of its kind in Romania is equipped with: Ø external floating roof for eliminating vapor emissions, Ø double shell and double bottom providing the necessary containment space, Ø mixers for homogenizing its content, Ø heating coils, Ø multiple sampling systems, Ø independent cooling and fire fighting systems using fire fighting water and aeromechanical foam; Specific foundation rings and steel structural solutions have been also applied to ensure that the tank is properly “earthquake proof”. · Three new DAV transfer pumps; · All the auxiliary and interconnection systems. Activities have been performed between 2009-2011 and included among others: · Complete Detailed Design package · Authority Engineering, Fire Fighting Study and full support to obtain all the necessary permits and authorizations; · Procurement and sub-contractors interfacing; · Construction & site activities management/ coordination; · Exemplary safety record (+/- 200,000 man-hours); · Commissioning & start-up activities up to hand-over to client. Disclaimer KH Engineering