Welcome To R. A. Nichols Engineering
R. A. Nichols Engineering has been designing and troubleshooting vapor collection systems across many different industries for over 40 years. We have experience in selecting and sizing the correct type of abatement technology that works best for the facility. We take into affect the entire life cycle of the equipment, including not only the upfront capital costs but also the operating and maintenance costs as well.
We specialize in designing vapor collection systems utilizing variable volume vapor space capacity to increase the capacity and efficiency of the vapor collection system. There are numerous benefits to adding such capacity including increasing instantaneous operational capacity, reducing operational and maintenance costs, simplifying operations and eliminating high back pressure spikes to name a few."
If you are suffering from any of those issues or are designing a new terminal from scratch, give us a quick call to see what approach we might take and how it might benefit your system now and in the future.
Rane Ring Vapor Bladder Tanks
LARGE CAPACITY STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Convert any existing tank or build new tank to house a custom designed RANE Ring Vapor Bladder System. Tanks can range from 100’ – 10’ in Diameter and 70’ – 15’ Tall. Capacities from 300,000 to 2,000 cubic feet.
Portable Bladders & Pillow Tanks
ENCLOSED AND SEALED BAGS
Install these bags into shipping containers or any other enclosure to reduce installation costs and/or make the unit portable. We custom size the bags to fit your needs....
Tank Breather Bags for Individual Tanks
A LUNG FOR TANK BREATHING
Install a tank breather bag in the top of any tank and create a variable volume vapor space to reduce or eliminate breathing losses and potentially working losses as well.
Services
System Assessment & Design
If you are designing a new vapor collection system or having any issues, problems or concerns with your existing system…
VRU Optimization
Having capacity or emission issues with your VRU? Find out ways to solve common VRU problems….
Combustion Efficiency
Do you want to reduce or eliminate assist gas? Having any issues or problems including smoking, maintaining temperature or restricting operations?
R. A. Nichols Engineering
Over 40+ Years of Engineering Excellence