Responding to customer requests for product transfers in the Midwest, SUNPRO has added hi-haz transfer equipment and experienced transfer staff to perform a full spectrum of product transfers, ranging from liquid propane gas (LPG), anhydrous ammonia, chlorine gas, plus all classes of liquids.
The primary application for this specialty equipment, will be to conduct chemical transfers to and from highway tank trucks, railroad tank cars, and fixed facility chemical product tanks, including damaged tanks at those more challenging incident sites.
The Hi-Haz Transfer Unit a 53-foot trailer is self contained for field operations, and is equipped with a complete inventory of pumps, hoses, and fittings, including a Corken chlorine compressor operated by a hydraulic power pack driven by a Cummins four cylinder diesel engine, a Blackmer rotary vane pump and compressor also operated by the hydraulic power pack and a complete assortment of air operated pumps and specialty fittings.
Support equipment includes an on-board inventory of approximately 1000 feet of hose for a wide range of material compatibilities, including jacketed steam hoses for elevated temperature products. The trailer is also equipped with a pipe shop that enables on-site fabrication of pipe transfer systems varying in size from ¼ inch to 6 inches.
Additional equipment includes:
- a high pressure boring machine which is capable of hot tapping both pipes and containers
- an assortment of non-sparking & air powered tools
- leak and spill containment equipment including magnetic tank patches
- a complete complement of air monitoring instruments
- radio communications system
- wireless computer capabilities for on-line research and reference
- an extensive hard copy reference library.
SUNPRO’s experienced transfer teams draw on professional backgrounds from throughout the emergency response, railroad and chemical industries. Their experience is complimented by continuous training and drills that include both in-house exercises, as well as facilities such as the Transportation Technology Center Inc. (TTCI) operated by the Bureau of Explosives in Pueblo, Colorado.