Clean up system for high viscous,polluted and toxic sludge in explosion risk areas.

Purpose and goal

Research was required to determine the function of the pump in classified explosion risk areas. After the tests and analyses were carried out, solutions have been presented those can meet the requirements in the directives and standards. A report will be presented to a test institute for evaluation. Complementary tests will be take place. Within this project a new pump built on a partly different concept was developed which according to our opinion will be used both for cleaning of sludge from the bottom of boats as well as combat of submerged oil.

Results and expected effects

The knowledge and contacts related to the project have extended dramatically. A new market in the Middle East is expected to become available to us within a near future where our equipment already has good references. Indian and Chinese companies have also shown great interest in cooperating with us with regard to prevention of environmental and health risks, where they see us as in a leading role. Our technical group has developed a new pump. It will according to our opinion be used both for cleaning of sludge from the bottom of boats and oil combat of submerged oil.

Approach and implementation

The project has been carried out in accordance with safety directives. Both international test institutes and engineering specialists from several oil producing countries and countries storing oil were involved in the project. Risk factors such as hot gases, warm surfaces, mechanical sparks, possible ignition sources, conductivity of the pump house etc. have been analyzed and taken into consideration. The work to further develop the equipment is continued.