SMTS Marine Solutions LLC specializes in marine tank gauging equipment solutions, providing Honeywell HERMetic DIP Type 2 supply, technical support, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and spare parts assistance for marine, offshore, shipping, tanker, petroleum, and chemical industries.
The Honeywell HERMetic DIP Type 2 Portable Closed Tank Gauging System is designed for safe and reliable cargo measurement operations under closed tank conditions. It supports essential measurement functions such as ullage, liquid level, oil-water interface, cargo depth, sediment level, and temperature verification. By enabling measurement through compatible vapor control valve arrangements, the system helps minimize hazardous vapor exposure and reduce vapor emissions during tank gauging operations.
Safer Tank Gauging, Smarter Cargo Measurement
Key Features
1. Portable Tank Gauging System
Designed for convenient tank measurement onboard oil tankers, chemical tankers, petroleum terminals, refineries, and offshore installations.
2. Ullage and Liquid-Level Measurement
Provides measurement capabilities for determining cargo ullage and liquid levels, supporting tank inventory management and cargo quantity assessment.
3. Oil-Water Interface Detection
Helps identify the boundary between oil and water layers inside cargo and storage tanks for reliable cargo inspection.
4. Cargo Depth and Sediment Measurement
Supports cargo depth assessment and sediment-level verification for tank inspection and operational monitoring.
Key Benefits
Enhanced Operator Safety: Closed tank measurement helps reduce exposure to potentially hazardous cargo vapors.
Reliable Measurement Performance: Supports accurate and consistent cargo measurement operations.
Reduced Vapor Emissions: Minimizes vapor release during closed gauging procedures.
Multiple Measurement Functions: Supports ullage, interface, cargo depth, sediment, and temperature measurement requirements.
Portable Operation: Convenient deployment across multiple tanks and measurement locations.
Improved Inspection Efficiency: Supports routine cargo surveys, tank inspections, and inventory verification.
Marine-Ready Construction: Designed for demanding marine, offshore, and petroleum environments.
Improving Cargo Tank Cleaning Verification and Marine Inspection Efficiency
Effective cargo tank inspection is an important part of tanker operations, particularly after crude oil washing procedures. The Honeywell HERMetic DIP Type 2 Portable Tank Bottom Checking Device is designed to help operators verify the condition of tank bottoms and identify remaining deposits inside closed and inerted cargo tanks.
Manufactured as part of Honeywell’s HERMetic marine accessories range, the DIP Type 2 combines a graduated dipping weight, stainless steel measuring tape, portable reel, and compatible valve connection. Its practical mechanical design supports manual inspection while reducing the escape of tank gases during the measurement procedure.
Deposit Detection and Tank Bottom Verification
The DIP Type 2 uses a weighted graduated dipping rod to check the tank bottom. Once the rod reaches the bottom surface, the operator releases a small additional length of tape to assess the presence of deposits.
Vertical Rod Position: Indicates that the dipping rod may have penetrated the deposits.
Tilted Rod Position: May indicate that deposits are absent, subject to the consistency and physical properties of the material.
This inspection technique helps identify potential sediment accumulation and supports verification of tank cleaning effectiveness. Very hard or very soft deposits may affect the interpretation, so the manufacturer’s operating instructions must be followed.
Closed Tank Connection and Operational Safety
The standard HERMetic DIP Type 2 connects to a compatible HERMetic valve through a quick-connect coupling. The operating procedure involves connecting the instrument, opening the valve, lowering the dipping rod, completing the inspection, retracting the rod, closing the valve, and disconnecting the instrument.
The standard DIP Type 2 is designed to reduce gas escape during operation. For applications requiring fully gas-tight operation, Honeywell also offers the HERMetic DIP 2 GT, which is the dedicated closed, gas-tight version.
Technical Specification
Parameter | Verified information |
|---|---|
Standard DIP 2 rod | 500 mm |
Measuring tape | 30 metres |
Tape material | Stainless steel |
Standard DIP 2 weight | 3.3 kg |
DIP 2 GT weight | 4.5 kg |
Main purpose | Tank bottom deposit checking |
DIP 2 GT | Closed, gas-tight version |
Maintenance and Equipment Reliability
Regular inspection and proper maintenance help maintain the reliability of the dipping instrument during marine operations.
Important maintenance considerations include:
- Keep the graduated stainless steel tape clean.
- Inspect the dipping rod and weighted assembly for physical damage.
- Maintain the spring-loaded quick coupling in good condition.
- Check the mating valve connection for corrosion.
- Keep the equipment clean and properly lubricated.
- Store the instrument in a dry and protected location when not in use.
Suitable Marine and Industrial Applications
Oil tanker cargo tank bottom inspection
Crude oil washing (COW) verification
Marine tank sediment detection
Cargo tank cleaning assessment
Petroleum storage tank inspection
Marine survey and inspection services
Tank bottom deposit verification
Offshore petroleum operations
Why Choose SMTS Marine Solutions LLC?
SMTS Marine Solutions LLC offers marine instrumentation and tank gauging equipment solutions, including Honeywell HERMetic DIP Type 2 supply assistance, equipment inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and spare parts support.
We support ship owners, vessel operators, ship management companies, tanker fleets, marine surveyors, and offshore operators requiring dependable marine tank inspection equipment.
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