Robotic Tank Cleaning
Deploy a submersible remotely operated vehicle to remove sludge and sediment from active VAT tanks without requiring human entry or complete tank drainage.
Keep critical liquid storage assets productive with VAT tank cleaning designed around safety, continuity, and measurable facility performance. Bristola deploys a patented zero-human-entry robotic system to remove sludge and sediment while tanks remain in service, helping industrial operators avoid shutdowns, reduce confined-space exposure, and maintain cleaner, more efficient operations across demanding process environments.
Specialized robotic cleaning and maintenance solutions that keep industrial VAT tanks safer, cleaner, and operating without unnecessary production interruptions.
Deploy a submersible remotely operated vehicle to remove sludge and sediment from active VAT tanks without requiring human entry or complete tank drainage.
Remove accumulated sludge from liquid storage tanks and industrial process systems to support capacity, efficiency, product quality, and planned maintenance objectives.
Address chemical residues and hazardous materials with a cleaning approach that minimizes personnel exposure and supports facilities managing demanding compliance requirements.
Maintain fuel storage tanks at refineries, terminals, depots, and energy facilities with specialized cleaning that helps limit disruption to operations.
Build a proactive tank maintenance program that helps operators monitor conditions, schedule cleanings strategically, and avoid lengthy shutdowns or emergency cleanouts.
Install an adaptable entry portal on qualifying tank manholes to enable efficient future robotic access, recurring service, and long-term maintenance planning.
Bristola’s patented robotic cleaning system gives industrial teams a practical alternative to traditional VAT tank cleanouts. A remote-operated submersible robot enters through a dedicated portal, removes sludge through a flexible hose, and works while the tank remains in use. This approach reduces confined-space exposure, avoids temporary storage demands, and helps facilities protect production schedules while maintaining critical liquid storage assets.
See how industrial operators support safer cleaning and more consistent operations with Bristola.
A safer, more productive approach to maintaining essential liquid storage infrastructure.
Patented robotic access keeps workers out of hazardous confined spaces during tank cleaning.
Clean tanks while in use, helping United States facilities avoid costly production interruptions.
Systems can be integrated into new builds or retrofitted to existing storage facilities.
Experience supporting diverse industrial operations across the United States and international markets.
Driven by safety, innovation, and cleaner industrial operations.
Founder
Jared Burma is the Founder of Bristola, a pioneering clean technology company he established in 2019 following a near-death experience inside a storage tank that forever changed his perspective on industrial safety. That life-altering moment ignited a passion to create a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional tank cleaning methods. Driven by a deep belief in the future of renewable clean energy, Jared transformed a bold Midwest idea into a global operation serving clients across the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and India. His vision led to the development of a patented, zero-human-entry robotic cleaning system that eliminates operational downtime and protects worker lives. Jared continues to lead Bristola with unwavering commitment to innovation, safety, and a cleaner future for industries worldwide.
VAT tank cleaning is the removal of sludge, sediment, residues, and buildup from large liquid storage or process tanks. It is essential for preserving usable capacity, supporting efficient mixing or flow, protecting product quality, and preparing assets for inspection or maintenance. Bristola performs cleaning with a remotely operated submersible system designed to reduce the need for traditional confined-space entry.
Speak with our team about safe, low-disruption cleaning options.
Bristola brings zero-human-entry tank cleaning technology to industrial sites throughout the United States and select international markets.
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Industry Support
Ask about robotic cleaning support for your industrial site.
Proprietary technology supports safer tank access.
Designed to reduce confined-space exposure.
Supporting industrial customers across worldwide markets.
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