Sludge Suction Units

Sludge Suction Units are heavy-duty vacuum systems designed for the efficient collection, suction, transportation and discharge of sludge, mud, slurry, sand, contaminated liquids and other semi-solid waste materials. They are suitable for industrial cleaning, oil & gas operations, tank cleaning, wastewater facilities, construction sites and marine applications.

Technical Specifications

Specification Typical Range / Configuration

Tank Capacity 2,000 – 12,000 litres

Pump Type Vacuum pump / Positive-displacement pump

Maximum Vacuum Up to 28 inHg (95 kPa)

Suction Hose Diameter 3" – 8"

Discharge Hose Diameter 3" – 6"

Flow Rate Up to 600 m³/h, depending on configuration

Working Pressure 0 – 2 bar

Engine Power 50 – 300 HP

Drive Options Diesel engine / Electric motor / Hydraulic drive

Filtration Cyclone separator / Bag filter – optional

Discharge Arrangement Bottom / Rear / Side discharge

Mounting Skid-mounted / Trailer-mounted

Construction Heavy-duty carbon steel or application-specific material

Control System Manual or automated control panel

Safety System Vacuum relief, pressure relief and overfill protection

Hose Connection Quick-connect, camlock or flanged connection

Key Features

High vacuum capability for rapid sludge removal

Handles thick sludge, mud, slurry, sand and contaminated liquids

Heavy-duty construction for demanding industrial environments

Large-capacity collection tank

Efficient suction and discharge system

Hydraulic or pneumatic tank-dumping options

Overfill protection and safety relief systems

Easy-access maintenance points

Skid or trailer configuration for convenient transportation

Available with customized hose lengths, capacities and fittings

Applications

Oil & Gas

Crude oil and storage tank cleaning

Drilling waste and mud removal

Sludge pit cleaning

Refinery and petrochemical waste removal

Wellsite cleaning operations

Industrial

Sump and pit cleaning

Wastewater sludge removal

Industrial process-waste collection

Factory and workshop cleaning

Marine

Shipyard cleaning

Vessel tank cleaning

Bilge and sludge removal

Port and marine facility maintenance

Construction & Mining

Mud and slurry removal

Excavation pit cleaning

Dewatering support

Sediment and waste collection

Available Configurations

Driscoil Equipment can supply Sludge Suction Units in different configurations according to project requirements, including:

Skid-mounted units

Trailer-mounted units

Diesel-powered units

Electric-powered units

Hydraulic-driven systems

Various tank capacities and suction hose sizes

Customized discharge and filtration arrangements

For Sale

Driscoil Equipment Sludge Suction Units are available for sale with configurations designed for demanding oil & gas, industrial, marine, construction and environmental applications.

Request a quotation:

Provide the required tank capacity, suction distance, material to be removed, operating environment and preferred power source for a suitable configuration and commercial quotation.