10 TPD Oil Sludge Recovery Project in Africa: High Oil Yield Wins Client’s High Praise
Since August 2025, an African oil sludge recovery project has been officially put into operation. Beston Group provided full technical guidance for its installation and commissioning. The plant processes 10 tons of oil sludge per day and converts it into industrial fuel oil. As of now, the thermal desorption unit runs stably. Its high oil yield has won high recognition from the client.
Empty Sight Glass before Production
Pyrolysis Oil Flowing Past Sight Glass
Large Volume Pyrolysis Oil: Full Tank Collection
Project Background
This African client primarily operates in the oily sludge refining sector and boasts extensive industry experience. The client plans to repurpose an idle plant covering around 6.6 acres into a new thermal desorption (pyrolysis) project for oily sludge. During the equipment selection phase, they are laser-focused on three critical factors:
Condensing System: Three-in-One Condensing Unit (highly integrated for easy installation and small footprint)
Raw Material: Oil sludge. Since the material is sourced from industrial waste recycling, the raw material acquisition cost is close to zero.
End-product Application: The generated pyrolysis oil is partly utilized for self-use, with the vast majority sold to local industrial markets as fuel.
Local Compliance: The local authorities enforce general guidelines on environmental protection and exhaust emissions. The project secured its operational approval smoothly.
Oil Sludge Thermal Desorption Unit Installed in Africa 2025 – 10 Tons/Day Capacity
Smooth Acceptance: 16-Day Efficient Installation and Commissioning
On August 17, 2025, our technical team was dispatched to the project site for full installation and commissioning guidance. Our technical experts arrived on-site on August 19. Thanks to our standardized engineering procedures, all mechanical assembly and commissioning work was smoothly completed within only 16 days.
Mechanical Assembly (Aug 19 – Aug 22): The primary structural installation took only 3 days. This included the positioning of the manifold, water seal and instruments, storage tanks, magnetic flap level gauges and other components.
Commissioning & Trial Runs (Aug 23 – Aug 29): A 7-day rigorous testing phase was executed to calibrate the thermal parameters, ensure stable oil-gas separation, and test different batches of oil sludge.
Reactor Ready for Installation
Project Acceptance Report
Technical Experience from the Field: Advice from Beston Engineers
Based on on-site trial runs at the African project, our technical team has summarized a crucial practical experience, aiming to help more clients minimize unnecessary trial-and-error costs.
“For oil sludge pyrolysis projects, we strongly recommend that investors conduct moisture content testing on raw materials before purchasing bulk feedstock. This preventive step can avoid unexpected drops in oil yield caused by excessive moisture content, thereby safeguarding project profitability.”