Product description
The Offshore 500 BBL Hopper is a robust industrial solution designed for demanding offshore and onshore applications. Built by Sahara Equipment Trading & Rentals, this unit features a 500-barrel capacity tank reinforced with high-grade carbon steel plates and beams. The structure is designed in accordance with API-12F guidelines to ensure structural integrity and safety under heavy-duty operations.
Equipped with two 30HP centrifugal pumps, this hopper provides reliable and efficient transfer of fluids, slurries, or granular materials. The internal and external surfaces are lined with epoxy to offer superior resistance against corrosion from drilling fluids, completion fluids, and well effluents. This design ensures long-term durability and minimal maintenance in aggressive chemical environments.
Key Features & Benefits
- Dual Pump Configuration: Two 30HP centrifugal pumps ensure continuous operation and backup capability for uninterrupted workflow.
- Corrosion-Resistant Lining: Epoxy lining protects the tank interior against harsh industrial fluids and marine saltwater.
- API-12F Compliance: Designed and manufactured to meet international standards for steel tanks and vessels.
- Enhanced Accessibility: Includes a 20-inch manway at the rear bottom for easy cleaning and inspection, along with internal and external ladders.
- Safety & Maintenance: Features a full-length top-mounted grating walkway with collapsible handrails, mechanical level indicators, and circulation nozzles for optimal mixing and access.
Whether used for cement transfer, water management, or slurry handling, this hopper delivers the reliability and performance required for critical project phases in the Gulf region and beyond.