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Indirect thermal desorption for solid oil waste, drilling cuttings and spent catalyst treatment

This unique system uses an indirect thermal desorption process to remove and recycle hydrocarbons from contaminated solids. Discharged solids are safe for landfill disposal.

Dryer and High Temparature TDU processors use the latest in resistive element technology to heat the rotors and housing. Such an approach allows a heating efficiency of up to 90% compared to 60% achieved by other technologies. The system uses a very low speed rotation (1-3 rpm) and, as a result, requires very low maintenance and can be operated for many years.

High-impact processing, compact footprint

With a state-of-the-art screw-configuration, TDU processors deliver greater heat transfer surface per cubic foot of equipment than other thermal processor technology. This efficient design makes for an extremely powerful unit that packs high-impact processing in a compact footprint.

The way it works is simple: feed stock is treated through controlled heat (or cold) conduction, so it is never degraded or contaminated by interacting with materials necessary to operate the unit (water, steam, oil or gas). Feed stock flows like clockwork through the screw processor, and is exposed only to a consistent, pre-set temperature for accurate thermal processing.

single-stage desorption

One system, multiple applications

TDU system can process various materials such as:

  • Hydrocarbon contaminated soil (following oil or fuel spillages, etc.)
  • Drilling cuttings
  • Solid fraction after processing sludge on centrifuge
  • Sediments from oil and bunker oil tanks
  • Spend catalysts used in oil refineries, etc.

Depending on the required application, the system will include any combination of Dryer and High Temperature TDU. The complete system will always include a material preparation unit, control unit, and environmental and gas management systems.

On-site, cost-effective soil treatment

There are many advantages of the proposed system, including:

  • High safety of operations
  • The ability to decontaminate material to landfill acceptable level
  • Eliminating the high cost of incineration
  • The ability to meet EPA requirements
  • Low maintenance cost
  • Cost effectiveness
  • Easy of operation
  • Heating capabilities from 80 to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit
  • The ability to be built to operate under a vacuum.

 Hydrocarbons in processed material: below 0.5% by weight.

Full service provided

KMT offers comprehensive service, including engineering, design and equipment supply, warranty and after warranty technical support and service, and system startup service and personalized training.

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