A storage tank is a vital component for many upstream energy operations. It’s where the resources you’ve worked so hard to produce go to await pickup and transfer.
LaMOT Valve and Arrestor high-quality hatches, relief valves, and arrestors are simple, reliable solutions that protect storage tanks from potential hazards like excessive vacuum, over pressure, and flame transmission.
Let’s take a brief look at each of these solutions.
Pressure/Vacuum Relieve Valves
Oil storage tanks must breathe pressure in and out to prevent tank damage due to vacuum or over pressure conditions. Pressure Vacuum Relief Valves provide this function.
PVRVs are good options for controlling pressure on multiple tanks at once or piping vented gas to a specific destination like a flare or Vapor Recovery Unit.
These valves are field adjustable—they come with calibrated weight discs so you can easily adjust your set pressures as needed.
Gauge Hatches
Used on steel or fiberglass low pressure storage tanks, LaMOT gauge hatches provide superior sealing, easy access for gauging, and robust overpressure and vacuum protection, all in one compact design.
Hatches are mounted directly on storage tanks and provide both gauge access and pressure compensation.
These hatches are also field adjustable. You can easily switch out springs to adjust set pressures as needed.
Flame Arrestors
It’s a common misconception that Pressure Relief Valves will prevent flames going back into your tanks. That's actually the job of a flame arrestor. Any open-ended vent lines or flare lines need flame protection. A flame arrestor is designed specifically to take the heat out of the fire triangle.
LaMOT Valve and Arrestor provides both deflagration and detonation flame arrestors. These can be installed below flares or open-ended vents to prevent catastrophic loss due to lighting strikes or other potential ignition sources.
Each product is tested and serialized to ensure high quality and traceability. To explore what LaMOT products can do for your operation, reach out to your local Kimray representative today.
