Industrial Pressure Vessel Cleaning Services
Our services
Safe. Predictable. Proven.
RJ Maclean Energy Services redefines vessel cleaning with advanced, non-entry robotic systems for pressure vessels. Our systems eliminate the hazards of confined space entry, accelerate turnaround schedules, and deliver cleaning precision and verification essential to maintain integrity, ensure compliance, and prepare equipment for inspection, maintenance, or process changes.
Why Robotic Vessel Cleaning Matters
Traditional manual cleaning requires human entry into dangerous confined spaces, exposing personnel to toxic atmospheres, chemical hazards, and physical risks. Manual methods are slow, inconsistent, and often fail to meet inspection readiness standards.
RJ Maclean eliminates these challenges by deploying robotic technology that allows vessels to be cleaned without human entry. Our engineered systems are designed to navigate the most complex geometries and remove even hardened deposits with precision.
Our process includes
Project Planning
Every project begins with vessel analysis, drawings, and fouling characterization to select the right robotic tools and parameters.
Specialized Robotic Tools
From compact crawlers to articulating arms and 3D water jetting systems, our robots are designed to enter through manways and operate effectively inside vessels.
High Pressure Cleaning
Cleaning is completed within a closed-loop system. Water and waste are immediately removed and processed, minimizing water use and reducing waste volumes.
Real-Time Monitoring
Technicians oversee operations from outside the vessel using live video feeds, ensuring complete cleaning and allowing adjustments as needed.
Comprehensive Reporting
Clients receive verifiable documentation, including video evidence, to support inspection, compliance, and ESG reporting.
The Benefits of Robotic Vessel Cleaning
Partnering with RJ Maclean provides measurable advantages that impact safety, efficiency, and sustainability:
By eliminating confined space entry, we remove the risk in vessel maintenance.
Robotic systems work faster and longer than manual crews, reducing turnaround timelines.
Precision cleaning improves inspection outcomes, enhances heat transfer, and extends equipment life.
Our closed-loop process reduces water use, lowers hazardous waste volumes, and prevents fugitive emissions, supporting your ESG goals.
Applications Across Industries
Our technology is adaptable to a wide range of vessel types, including:
- Process Columns & Towers (distillation, fractionation, absorbers)
- Chemical Reactors
- Separator Drums and Knock-Out Pots
- Boiler & Steam Drums
- Process Spheres & Spheroids
- Other confined-space vessels requiring safe, thorough cleaning
Your Trusted Partner
Since 2015, RJ Maclean has been a leader in robotic industrial cleaning across North America. With hubs in Alberta and Texas, we support critical sectors—including oil and gas, petrochemicals, refineries, and municipal facilities—by delivering solutions that are safer, faster, and more sustainable.
We don’t just clean vessels—we protect your people, preserve your assets, and provide the predictable results your operations demand.
Contact our vessel cleaning specialists today to learn how RJ Maclean can support your next turnaround or maintenance project with proven robotic solutions.
