KES Separation, a leading provider of separation and conveying solutions, is pleased to announce the successful delivery of its 20-ton mobile Thermal Desorption Unit (TDU) to a key client in Africa. This milestone shipment marks the company’s entry into the African market with an innovative mobile TDU design, which boasts a compact structure rarely seen among industry peers and sets new benchmarks for on-site operational efficiency, flexibility, and cost savings.
As a pioneer in solids control and drilling waste management solutions, KES Separation has long been committed to technological innovation to address the evolving needs of global clients. The 20-ton mobile TDU, the first of its kind developed by the company, represents a breakthrough in modular design, overcoming the limitations of traditional fixed TDU systems that are cumbersome to install and inflexible to deploy.
A standout feature of this new TDU is its ultra-compact design – a key advantage that distinguishes it from competitors. In an industry where most TDU systems of similar capacity are bulky and require extensive on-site space, KES Separation engineering team has optimized the layout and integrated core components into a streamlined structure, making it one of the most compact mobile TDUs available in the market today. This compact design not only simplifies transportation but also enables deployment in remote or space-constrained job sites across Africa, where infrastructure and operational space are often limited.
Another game-changing advantage is the system’s rapid on-site assembly capability. Traditional TDU designs typically require 20 to 30 days of on-site assembly, involving a large team of technicians and significant logistical coordination, which often leads to project delays and increased labor costs. In contrast, KES Separation skid-mounted TDU is pre-fabricated and fully tested in a controlled factory environment, allowing for on-site assembly in just 2 to 3 days – a reduction of more than 90% in assembly time compared to industry standards.
The skid-mounted design is a game-changer for African clients, as pre-assembling key components in KES Separation factory eliminates the need for complex on-site fabrication, significantly reducing labor requirements and minimizing the risk of delays caused by weather, logistics, or on-site conditions—allowing clients to start their operations faster, generate revenue sooner, and reduce overall project costs.
Beyond rapid assembly, the mobile nature of the TDU further enhances its practicality for African job sites. Unlike fixed TDU systems that are permanently installed and difficult to relocate, KES Separation mobile TDU can be easily transported from one site to another using standard logistics vehicles, eliminating the need for costly dismantling and reinstallation. This flexibility is particularly valuable for clients engaged in multi-site projects, such as oil and gas drilling, soil remediation, or waste management, allowing them to maximize equipment utilization and adapt to changing project needs.
In addition to its core advantages, the 20-ton TDU incorporates a range of industry-leading features to ensure reliability, efficiency, and environmental compliance. Built with high-quality materials and precision components, the system guarantees stable performance even in Africa harsh operating conditions – from high temperatures to remote, off-grid locations. The TDU adopts direct heat technology, which boasts higher efficiency in removing contaminants from materials while minimizing energy consumption and reducing emissions, aligning with global environmental sustainability goals. Beyond its primary application in treating oil sludge and drill cuttings, this versatile TDU can also process a wide range of other materials, including waste plastics, waste oil, waste tires, and waste rubber. The waste rubber category further includes various discarded rubber products such as old rubber pipes, rubber gaskets, rubber seals, and worn-out rubber conveyor belts, expanding its applicability across multiple industrial and environmental waste management scenarios.
As a company with over 10 years of experience in designing and manufacturing solids control equipment, KES Separation has built a strong reputation for delivering turnkey solutions, including oil and gas drilling mud systems, drilling waste management systems, and now mobile TDU solutions. The delivery of this first mobile TDU to Africa is part of the company strategic expansion into the African market, which is witnessing growing demand for efficient, flexible, and cost-effective environmental and industrial equipment, according to recent market reports on the Middle East & Africa TDU market.
Africa is a key growth market for KES Separation, which takes pride in bringing its innovative mobile TDU technology to support the continent’s industrial and environmental development. This delivery is just the beginning, as the company is committed to providing local clients with high-quality products, comprehensive technical support, and on-site guidance to ensure smooth operations, with its global service team ready to assist with pre-sales consultation, installation, operation, and maintenance for a seamless client experience.
The 20-ton mobile TDU is expected to be deployed in a drilling waste management project in West Africa, where it will play a crucial role in treating contaminated drill cuttings, oil sludge, and other waste materials. Beyond drilling waste, its wide material compatibility allows it to handle various industrial wastes including waste plastics, waste oil, waste tires, and different types of waste rubber products like old rubber pipes and gaskets, effectively minimizing environmental impact while enabling resource recovery. By reducing assembly time, enhancing mobility, ensuring high efficiency through direct heat technology, and offering versatile material processing capabilities, KES Separation mobile TDU is poised to redefine operational standards in the African market and strengthen the company’s position as a global leader in separation and conveying solutions.
For more information about KES Separation and its mobile TDU solutions, please visit www.kesseparation.com or contact [email protected].
