
Beston Group’s thermal desorption unit provides an effective solution for managing your petrochemical waste. The thermal desorption system is not only clean, safe, and reliable but also exceptionally efficient. With thermal desorption technology, you can maximize the recovery of usable fuel oil from oil sludge while greatly diminishing reliance on hazardous waste landfill disposal.
What Is Thermal Desorption?
Thermal desorption is an environmental remediation technology for hazardous waste treatment. It utilizes heat to increase the volatility of contaminants to remove them from the solid matrix (like soil, sludge, or filter cake). All thermal desorption technologies consist of two steps:
- Step 1: Heat the contaminated material to volatilize the organic contaminants.
- Step 2: Treat the exhaust gas stream to prevent emissions of the volatilized contaminants to the atmosphere.
Therefore, a thermal desorption equipment usually has two major components: the desorber itself and the off-gas treatment system.
Note: Not all thermal desorption units (TDU) can handle every type of contaminated material. Factors like temperature range, capacity, and the specific contaminants present influence their suitability. Therefore, consulting the manufacturer or a qualified environmental engineer is crucial to ensure a TDU can effectively process a specific type of raw material.

Beston Group TDU Solution: Specialized in Oil Sludge Resource Recovery
Beston Group’s thermal desorption unit (TDU) is specifically engineered for oil sludge treatment and recycling. Whether you’re an oilfield operator, refinery manager, or environmental remediation contractor, the TDU solution addresses your oil sludge waste challenges.
Core Value One: Elimination of Hazardous Pollutants
Through indirect heating method, the thermal desorption unit vaporizes organic pollutants in oily sludge, eliminating contaminants safely via an integrated emission control system. The process ensures that the Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in the treated solid discharge are consistently reduced to below 1% w/w, meeting environmental standard.
Core Value Two: High-Efficiency Oil Recovery
Through advanced condensing and separation system, the Beston TDU achieves an oil recovery for light and heavy crude fractions trapped in the oil sludge. The oil can be sold as inudtrial fuel oil, turning hazardous waste into a high-yield revenue stream.

Specifications of Thermal Desorption Unit for Sale

Continuous Type: Blackgold P30
- Process 10,000 tons of tyres annually
- 30-day continuous pyrolysis operation
- High automation: 4 operators required
- Get light oil & non-standard diesel
- Policy support and incentives
- Easy to get environmental compliance and approval

Blackgold P30

BLJ-20

BLJ-16
| Model | Blackgold P30 | BLJ-20 | BLJ-16 TDU | BLJ-16 Standard | BLJ-16 ULTRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BESTON | BESTON | BESTON | BESTON | BESTON |
| Time to Market | 2026 | 2025 | 2013 | 2013 | 2022 |
| Motor Brand | Chinese brand | Chinese brand | Chinese brand | Chinese brand | ABB Explosion-proof |
| Suitable Raw Materials | Waste plastics; Tires; Oil sludge | Waste plastics; Tires; Oil sludge | Oil sludge; Landing oil sludge; Drilling waste; Tank bottom oil sludge | Whole tire<120cm; Tire blocks<15cm; Oil soil with liquid content<30% | Waste plastics; Tires; Oil sludge |
| Input Capacity (Max.) | Waste plastic pellets: 0.8-1.05t/h; Rubber powder: 1.25-1.5t/h; Oil sludge:1.8-2.3t/h | Waste plastic pellets: 12-13t/d; Tire: 18-20t/d; Oil sludge:20-25t/d | 16-18t/batch | Whole tire <120cm or Tire blocks<15cm: 10-12t/batch; Sidewall removed tire: 15-16t/batch; Oil soil: 16-18t/batch | Waste plastic bales: 8-10t/batch; Whole tire <120cm or Tire blocks<15cm: 10-12t/batch; Sidewall removed tire: 15-16t/batch; Oil sludge: 16-18t/batch |
| Working Method | Fully Continuous | Batch | Batch | Batch | Batch |
| Final Oil Quality | Pyrolysis oil; Pyrolysis oil with wax or light oil; Gasoline blending components | Pyrolysis oil; Light oil and non-standard diesel | Pyrolysis oil | Pyrolysis oil | Pyrolysis oil; Pyrolysis oil with wax or light oil |
| Reactor Material | 304/310S Stainless steel | Q345R Boiler steel and 304/316L/310S Stainless steel | 304 Stainless steel | Q345R Boiler steel | 304 Stainless steel |
| Reactor Life Span (Years) | 5-8 Years | Q345R Boiler steel: 2-3 Years; 304/316L Stainless steel: 5-8 Years; 310S Stainless steel: 8-10 Years | 5-8 Years | 2-3 Ye |