Autonomous Robotic Cleaning Equipment Solutions

Autonomous robotic cleaning equipment uses remotely operated submersible vehicles to remove sludge, sediment, and residual material from liquid storage assets. Rather than sending workers into a confined space, an operator controls the robot from outside the tank or lagoon. Bristola’s system uses specialized entry hardware and a hose to move removed material to a selected processing option while the asset can remain in service.

Yes, Bristola’s submersible robotic cleaning system is designed to work while qualifying tanks are in use. The robot enters through a specialized portal rather than requiring the tank to be emptied for human entry. This approach can reduce production downtime, eliminate many temporary-storage requirements, and allow facilities to address sediment buildup without interrupting critical operating schedules.

For routine cleaning performed with Bristola’s installed system, the robot performs the work inside the tank or covered lagoon, so personnel do not need to enter that confined space. Site conditions, maintenance needs, and installation requirements should still be evaluated individually. The core purpose of the system is to reduce human exposure to hazardous, difficult-to-access interior environments.

The system can support a wide range of liquid storage applications, including anaerobic digesters, biogas facilities, wastewater and water treatment assets, food and beverage processing tanks, industrial storage tanks, oil and gas facilities, pulp and paper operations, and covered lagoons. Bristola evaluates the asset configuration, access points, material characteristics, and operational objectives before recommending an approach.

Yes. Existing storage facilities can be retrofitted with the required entry hardware, system components, and access configuration. The tank is initially prepared and cleaned to remove existing sediment before installation. Once the system is installed, future cleanings can be completed with the remotely operated vehicle, helping operators plan maintenance with less disruption to normal production.

Covered lagoon cleaning uses a remotely operated vehicle deployed through a purpose-built pressure-box entry point below the liquid level. The robot removes accumulated solids while helping protect the lagoon liner and allowing the lagoon to stay productive after initial installation. Initial setup requires specific berm and cover modifications, but subsequent robotic cleanings can be performed without the same level of operational interruption.

Robotic cleaning equipment is designed to remove sludge, sediment, and accumulated solids from liquid storage environments. The removed material travels through a flexible hose to a processing option selected for the facility’s needs. Material properties, tank geometry, and disposal or processing requirements are reviewed during planning to confirm that the cleaning configuration suits the application.

Facilities should assess tank or lagoon type, access geometry, sediment volume, operating requirements, material handling options, and long-term maintenance goals. For new construction, the system can be incorporated before the tank enters production. For existing assets, initial preparation and manual cleaning may be needed before retrofit hardware is installed. A site-specific evaluation helps determine the appropriate configuration.