TotallHazardous and Integrated Solutions

Manual Tank Cleaning &

Decontamination Support Services
In Association With:
Presented by

Lee Hunter Jr
Managing Director
Decontamination Specialist
N.B.C. Instructor

lee.jr.hunter@isthesolution.com
In Association With:
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/m
3
Area is sprayed with MeDeX 80
After 5 seconds Hg vapours =
0.001mg/m
3
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 + H
2
O
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, H
2
S, 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)
H
2
S: 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 3
rd
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. 3
rd
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
! Cr eat es or gano- si l i ca cr yst al
(FULL encapsulation)
! TCLP compliant for non-hazardous
waste disposal
! S af e f or s ens i t i v e aquat 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, O
2
, H
2
S
& 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 > CO
2
Convertor
# Built-in CO & O
2
Monitors & Alarms
# Automatic Filter-Life Timer
# Automatic Safety backup
# 320 hours(non-continuous) use
# Filter change = <10 minutes
# 1 RP = 4 men filtered breathing air
Reduce project logistics
and cost SIGNIFICANTLY
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 + H
2
O
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 + H
2
O
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
is the SOLUTION
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