Waste Sand Sludge Laden with Tar

This SupaVac SV110-V pump system was recently put to the test on a small scale at an extraction plant settling pond. This tarladen waste sand is abrasive and resistant to flow. These ponds, containing sheets and chunks of hardened tar, have ongoing operational, maintenance and environmental issues.

For larger scale operations, based on experience in similar installations, SupaVac envisions injecting air into the lagoon sludge before and during pumping operation to increase the lubricity of the tar components, thereby facilitating a smooth operation. The SupaVac air-assist pickup nozzle, specifically designed to handle this application, when operated with the larger recommended SV250V pump, will enhance the vacuum recovery of this tar-laden sludge. This will maintain maximum flowability characteristics into the pump and for long distance transfer through the pipeline.

For larger scale operations, based on experience in similar installations, SupaVac envisions injecting air into the lagoon sludge before and during pumping operation to increase the lubricity of the tar components, thereby facilitating a smooth operation. The SupaVac air-assist pickup nozzle, specifically designed to handle this application, when operated with the larger recommended SV250V pump, will enhance the vacuum recovery of this tar-laden sludge. This will maintain maximum flowability characteristics into the pump and for long distance transfer through the pipeline.