Railway Tank Automatic Discharge Unit

Brand ErichHahn
Model Type

ARU

Category:
Description

ErichHahn ARU Railway Tank Automatic Discharge Unit

It is designed for the rapid heating and discharge of viscous and hardened materials from tank cars on railway lines. The discharge time depends on the season and region in which the operation is performed. In summer, bitumen is discharged in 7 to 17 hours, while in winter this time varies between 10 to 24 hours.

Advantages of ErichHahn ARU

  • Rapid heating of tanks and quick discharge of bituminous materials
  • High degree of automation in the process
  • High wear resistance in all equipment components

Purpose of Use
It is designed for the rapid heating and discharge of viscous and hardened materials from railway tankers.

Specifications

  • Tanker discharge time 6–24 hours
  • Heating system External heat exchanger unit / immersion type exchanger / steam / viscous liquid circulation
  • Heat transfer power 350 kW
  • Dimensions (L x W x H) 4700 x 2700 x 6150 mm

Equipment

  • Pump unit
  • Viscous liquid filter
  • External heat exchanger
  • Heat exchanger unit
  • Bottom discharge device
  • Piping system
  • Oil piping system for heating
  • Automation system
  • Heat insulation

Installation

  • Tanker discharge time 7–24 hours
  • Heating system: External heat exchanger unit / immersion type exchanger / steam / viscous liquid circulation
  • Heat transfer power 350 kW
  • Pump unit
  • Viscous liquid filter
  • External heat exchanger
  • Heat exchanger unit
  • Bottom discharge device
  • Piping system
  • Oil piping system for heating
  • Automation system
  • Heat insulation

Erichhahn ARU Technical Specifications

 

Liquid type

Viscous petroleum product or material with similar physical properties

 

External environmental conditions

Medium

 

Ambient temperature, °C

-40 to +40

 

Maximum operating temperature, °C

180

 

Operating pressure, MPa

0.6

 

Heat transfer capacity, kW

350

 

Discharge and heating time of heavy (dark) oil from 4-axle railway wagons at ambient temperatures:

 

 

+25°C

7 to 17 hours

 

-40°C

10 to 24 hours

 

Gear motor

 

 

Motor power, kW

30

 

Revolution speed, rpm

405

 

Current frequency, Hz

50

 

Electric voltage, V

380

 

Protection class

IP55

 

Clutch

Flexible gear belt clutch

 

Pump

Gear type

 

Filter connection, DN, mm

150

 

Nominal capacity, m³/hour

90

 

Overpressure valve

Provided

 

Filter

 

 

Mesh diameter, mm

8

 

Heating system

 

 

Heat type

Hot oil

 

Nominal diameter of connection flanges, DN, mm

40

 

Maximum oil temperature at 0.6 MPa, °C

200

 

Automation system

Provided

 

Overall dimensions

 

 

Length, L, mm

4700

 

Width, W, mm

2700

 

Height, H, mm

6150

 

Maximum weight, kg

7100

 

Min. service life, min. years

10

 

Country of origin

Turkey