Where Our Systems Are Applied
Coolrich systems operate across a wide range of asset-intensive industries where tank cleaning, sludge recovery, and waste management are critical to safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
Offshore Platforms & Subsea Facilities
Offshore oil and gas operations present some of the most demanding environments for tank cleaning and waste management. Space constraints, explosion risk, and the absence of confined-space entry options make conventional cleaning methods impractical or unsafe.
Coolrich's robotic and remote-operated systems are engineered for these exact conditions — delivering effective sludge removal and waste management without placing personnel in hazardous environments.
Challenges Addressed
- Hazardous confined-space entry eliminated
- Explosion-resistant robotic design for flammable environments
- Minimal operational disruption during cleaning campaigns
- Compliance with offshore HSE and environmental regulations
Applicable Systems
Crude Oil Refineries & Processing Facilities
Refineries rely on large crude oil storage tanks, slop tanks, and process vessels that accumulate sludge over time. Regular cleaning is essential to maintain tank capacity, product quality, and operational safety.
Coolrich provides robotic cleaning systems that carry out this work safely and efficiently — reducing the time tanks are taken out of service and improving the recovery of residual crude oil from sludge.
Key Benefits for Refineries
- Faster tank return to service vs. manual cleaning
- Oil recovery from tank bottom sludge reduces losses
- Elimination of confined-space entry hazards
- Waste volume reduction through treatment systems
- Compliance with refinery safety and environmental standards
Applicable Systems
Crude Oil & Product Tank Storage Facilities
Tank farms store vast volumes of crude oil, refined products, and petrochemicals. Sludge accumulation at tank bottoms progressively reduces usable storage capacity and can contaminate product quality if left unmanaged.
Coolrich's integrated approach combines robotic desludging with oil recovery systems — recovering usable product from sludge while minimising waste volumes requiring disposal.
Typical Operations
- Periodic tank bottom sludge cleaning campaigns
- Oil recovery from accumulated sludge layers
- Treatment of recovered sludge to reduce disposal volume
- Flexible deployment — rental or CAPEX basis
Applicable Systems
Petrochemical Plants & Process Equipment
Petrochemical facilities operate a wide range of process vessels, storage tanks, and reaction towers that require periodic cleaning and contamination control. Many of these vessels contain hazardous chemicals that make conventional manual entry especially dangerous.
Coolrich robotic systems can access and clean these vessels without human entry — enabling safer maintenance turnarounds and protecting personnel from chemical exposure risks.
Applications in Petrochemical
- Reaction tower and vessel cleaning
- Storage tank sludge removal
- Process equipment decontamination support
- Wastewater and effluent tank cleaning
Applicable Systems
FPSO, FSO & Marine Vessels
Floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessels and FSOs present unique challenges for tank cleaning — combining the confined space hazards of onshore tanks with the motion, access limitations, and remote location of offshore operations.
The Alpha Ship/FSO Crude Tank Desludging System is specifically engineered for this environment, with an intelligent robotic system that operates safely within ship and FSO crude storage tanks.
- Specifically designed for ship and FSO crude tank geometry
- Operates in immersed/underwater conditions within the tank
- Remote control from outside the tank — no crew entry
- Sludge pumped to surface treatment equipment
- Supports FPSO operational continuity and reduced dry-dock time
Municipal & General Industrial Applications
Beyond oil and gas, Coolrich's robotic systems are applied across a range of industrial and municipal environments where sediment accumulation, surface contamination, and confined space cleaning present operational challenges.
From stormwater drainage to wastewater treatment and environmental remediation, our systems bring safe, remote-operated capability to traditionally hazardous manual tasks.
Floating Desludging Robot
Rivers, ponds, dams, and reservoirs — sludge mobilisation without draining or shutdown.
Oil & Foam Skimming Robot
Sea, river, and lake spillage response — automated removal of oil films and floating debris.
Box Culvert Dredging Robot
Municipal drainage, culverts, and underground channels — no confined space entry required.
Wastewater Systems
Treatment tanks, settling ponds, and process vessels — regular sludge removal for optimal performance.
Coolrich systems have been deployed across multiple countries including Malaysia, Kuwait, Algeria, Russia, and Turkmenistan — demonstrating proven capability in diverse industrial environments.
Applications Across Every Sector
