Solution for Crude Oil Contaminated Soil,

Sand and Clay

“Waste Oil Remediation Processor”: Technology Analysis

PT NUOVITO ASIA HOLDINGS

GRAHA TNT Lt.1 JL. Dr. Saharjo No.107 Tebet Jakarta Selatan
 Oil Remediation Technology
Introduction
 The basic premise of the remediation technology is the use of sonic waves to “cold heat” the hydrocarbon
content making the oil very low in viscosity – much more liquid. By doing this, the hydrocarbon is then
separated from solid particles and can be physically separated from the rest of the materials.

 Each module can process waste at approximately 50 tonnes per hour and can be operated 24 hours a day.

 The technology is supplied as modular skids that fit within standard containers for delivery.

 There are few moving parts apart from the pumps to move the waste through the technology and therefore
maintenance schedules are low - requiring a two week service once a year.

 Once processed, the previously contaminated waste is now cleaned to be less than 1% level and can be safely
distributed back into the environment or sold as aggregate for example, to build roads
 Oil Remediation Technology
Introduction (cont’d)
 PT. NAH has already undergone the testing and licensing process as set by KHLK and our technology is
licensed under document No: 027/TRL/Reg-1/KLHK dated 24 July 2017

 In answer to the governments requirement for a more cost effective and competitive pricing of the soil
remediation process, we are pleased to advise that we have refined the technology so that is even better
suited to market requirements. These refinements include:
• Improved efficiency to meet Government budget
• Fine tuned to suit type of clay soil as needed in Indonesia
• More easily installed and re-installed
• Robust design to handle large volumes of COCS, capably of running 24/7
• Reduced electrical and water requirement
• No chemical requirement
 Process design for 50 tonnes/hour
oil remediation
Cleaned solid

DISCHARGE TO
2ND SIEVE RESIDUE 1ST SIEVE RESIDUE
LAND AT < 1% OIL
(SMALLER SOLIDS) (WASTE SOLIDS)
ON SOLIDS

SLUDGE FROM VESSEL WITH ULTRASONIC

SHREDDER VIBRATING SCREEN
TRUCK AGITATOR PROCESSOR
OIL RECOVERY
TANK

Oil Oil
SOLID-LIQUID
3RD SIEVE OILY WATER
SEPARATOR
(SLURRY) SEPARATOR
(TORE)

Solid Water Water

TEST/TREATMENT
SOLID CLEANING FOR ACCEPTABLE
WATER TANK
CYCLONE BOD, COD, BACTERIAL
LEVELS
Cleaned solid Safe water

DISCHARGE TO LAND
AT < 1% OIL ON DISCHARGE/ REUSE
SOLIDS
Electron microscope of podzolic soil & clay

Showing highly porous characteristic

of soil which suggests that
hydrocarbons are trapped in the soil
and clay which can only be
successfully removed using ultrasonic
technology. This is typical of the clay
and soil in Indonesia which makes up
the substrate.
 Ultrasonic Processors

A single ultrasonic unit with a footprint of

1M (W) x 2.5M (L) x 2.5M (H).

 As the waste exits the ultrasonic processor, smaller particles are still mixed with the hydrocarbon but
is now in a state whereby it can be separated which can be done in a second stage of the process by
using a TORE.

 It can be adjusted for particle size for optimum performance, ensuring not only is the solid waste
material is less than 1% hydrocarbon but also the hydrocarbon recovered is clean.

 The recovered hydrocarbon is then further treated in a second centrifuge to adjust the water content
making it more suitable for use at a refinery or power generator.
 Inside an ultrasonic processor
Piezoelectric
Crystals

Ultrasonic
particle size
reduction

The substrate is pumped through the processors at an optimum rate to

maximise retention through the processors whilst maintaining particle
suspension.
 Ultrasonic Performance Data

Pre - Sonification Post - Sonification

4% 3% 7%
5% 7%

29%
59%

86%

>5600 micron <5600 / >3350 micron <3350 / >1700 micron

<1700 / >850 micron <850/ >300 micron <300 micron
 TORE technology for separating hydrocarbon and
solids.

Vent

Input

Output Output
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 The equipment has a small footprint and the skids can be fitted on the tailor made
modules for projects throughout Indonesia.
 Sonification Process – Material Balance
 Using the ultrasonic process, we are able to access all of the
out put components of the input waste (solids,
hydrocarbon). The only additional element to the process is Waste
water which is also recycled in the process. Solids + Hydrocarbon
Input
 This is achieved by the change in hydrocarbon viscosity
from pre sonification to post, allowing the components to
be separated with minimal alteration to the volume of the
input components. Process
Input Solids + Hydrocarbon + Water
 The process cleans the solids to a level of <1% hydrocarbon
so they are safe to return to the environment or used in
commercial projects. The process does not change the
solids condition so their volume is maintained.
Solids + <1%
Output 1 Hydrocarbon + Water
 The hydrocarbon state is not permanent, but just for a Hydrocarbon
period long enough to extract the solids and water and
therefore it retains it volume and usage at a refinery.

Output 2 Hydrocarbon Water

 Sonification Process – Material Balance (Example)

 The example displays the inputs at each stage of the process. By looking at the combined inputs of the different
separator stages, we can see we do not lose any solid, water or hydrocarbon. The exact amount of additional water
required will be dependant on the initial consistency of the waste as it will need to be able to be pumped through.
 Composition of crude oil and heavy metals

 Crude oil, a heterogeneous liquid consisting of hydrocarbons comprised almost

entirely of the elements hydrogen and carbon in the ratio 2:1
 It also contains elements such as nitrogen, sulphur, and oxygen, all of which constitute
less than 3% (v/v)
 There are also trace constituents, comprising less than 1% (v/v), including phosphorus
and heavy metals such as vanadium and nickel
 Should we encounter heavy metals above the regulated minimum
amounts allowed, we have the technology available and so are able
to remove and/or reduce these. However, we can assume that the
presence of heavy metals would be as a consequence of the crude
oil waste contained in the land and these heavy metals will be
removed at the same time as the crude oil is extracted from the
soil and so no issues with the soil thereafter.
Generic Layout for a 1 million tonnes a year site
(Minimum area 2 hectares, subject to survey)
 Ultrasonic Experience

 Land remediation such as the PT. CPI COCS requirement is a unique project and there are
limited examples of such projects on a global scale. However, we have examples
demonstrating the successful use of ultrasonic in the oil industry:

 North sea, Alaska, Laffet: Drilling waste de-agglomeration at 50 tonnes per hour offshore.
All non hydrocarbon material was cleaned to <1% proving volume capacity and cleaning
performance. Following a feasibility study, this project successfully ran for 3.5 years
without any technology failure through the whole period of continuous working until
project completion.

 Nigeria, Ogoni Land: On shore remediation and oil recovery programme with heavy clay
substrates similar to as identified in Indonesia. Processing clay is typically faster than sand.
 Other examples:

 The technology itself has been tried and tested over many years and in numerous
locations. It is very flexible in its utilization and therefore, operated for many different
applications and below are some of those examples.

 Steel slag processing removing carbonate from slag Corus Steel, Port Talbot

 Oil removal from oil cooling slag , Corus steel, Port Talbot

 Heavy crude viscosity modification, Shell, Gabon

 Hydrate prevention on twister, Shell, Holland

 The technology has been approved Lubrizol

 PT NAH ”Owners Engineer” Stopford UK

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Bahrain China Plasma Gasification Facility
Qatar
UAE MALAYSIA : Pyrolysis of Waste Tyres
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Island
Study for a Waste to Energy Plant
South
Africa

Falkland
Islands
 Why are we better than other technologies?
 Other remediation technologies are proven to be less effective and more expensive:

 Chemical solutions destroy the hydrocarbon make up, are not time efficient,are
inconsistent and expensive.
 Incineration methods are improving but still result in high emissions as hydrocarbons are
burnt along with all the other contaminants in crude oil.
 Plasma technology is on the horizon but uses significant amounts of electrical energy per
tonne and is not suitable therefore for high volumes. It has the potential to eliminate all
emissions and therefore is a solution for certain cases but at a very high capital,
infrastructure and operational price and so is not yet commercially viable.

 The ultrasonic method also allows us to use recovered hydrocarbon.

 The ultrasonic process has no need for a chemical which reduces costs,
exposure to supply
issues and variation in performance. The modules have comparably short build times and
are more mobile. Combined with low energy requirement for operation we believe the
most efficient and practical currently available.
 Summary

 This is a low maintenance, cost effective and portable processing system that can work onshore
or offshore.
 It is supplied in modular units so suitable for both small and large volume projects. Each module
is proven to clean ± 50 tons/hour of contaminated materials, multiple machines can be deployed
in parallel.
 The process uses only approximately 30 kWh of electrical energy Ultrasonic unit
 The end product of this process is clean materials to lower than 1% total percentage
hydrocarbon meeting all international standards and the requirements of the environment
agency.
 Clean soil sand or clay which can be used for a range of infrastructure projects e.g. bricks,
road bases and land levelling.
 Clean oil to a commercially reusable standard
 This closed-loop water system uses the recycled water from end output, greatly reducing
water supply demand at input.
 The process is 100% environmentally friendly, creating no volatile emissions and using no
solvents.