Tank cleaning is one of the most dangerous and time-consuming tasks in oilfield and industrial operations. Manual cleaning exposes workers to hazardous environments, leads to long downtime, and generates high labor and disposal costs. The KQG30 Automatic Tank Cleaning System from KOSUN solves these challenges by automating the entire cleaning process — delivering safer, faster, and more cost-effective tank bottom mud and waste oil removal.
 

What Is the KQG30 Automatic Tank Cleaning System?

The KQG30 is designed to clean tank bottom sludge from solids control systems, crude oil storage tanks, and other industrial applications. By combining automated high-pressure cleaning with multi-stage separation technology, the system reduces operational risks while improving efficiency and lowering costs.

With a processing capacity of 30 m³/h, the complete system is integrated into a transportable 40-foot high container, allowing easy deployment across multiple job sites.
 
How does the system work?

A mechanical high-pressure cleaning unit is installed on top of the tank being cleaned. Water is supplied to the onboard water tank, and the high-pressure pump system initiates the cleaning process.

The KQG30 cleans and treats waste through three stages:

Filtration – Removes large solids from the cleaning fluid

Inclined Plate Settling – Separates finer particles through sedimentation

Cyclone Separation – Uses centrifugal force to remove remaining solids

The cleaning water is recycled within the system, reducing water consumption and operating costs. Key pumps, including a self-priming pump, cyclone inlet pump, high-pressure pump, and diaphragm pump, ensure continuous operation.
 
Key Components

The KQG30 integrates all major cleaning and separation equipment into a compact skid-mounted package, including:

- Separator
- Skid water tank
- Dosing device
- Cyclone separation unit
- Material self-priming pump
- Cyclone inlet pump
- High-pressure pump
- Diaphragm pump
- Explosion-proof electrical control cabinet

Key Advantages

Faster Cleaning: Automated cleaning and waste extraction significantly reduce cleaning time compared to manual methods.

Improved Safety: The system minimizes confined-space entry, reducing worker exposure to hazardous environments.

Resource Recovery: Recovered waste oil can be treated and reused, helping lower disposal and production costs.

Water Savings: The recycling system reduces freshwater consumption, making operations more sustainable.

Easy Operation: Simple controls enable efficient operation with minimal training requirements.

Environmentally Friendly: Water recycling and resource recovery support green production practices and sustainable development goals.

Conclusion

The KQG30 Automatic Tank Cleaning System helps operators improve safety, reduce costs, and enhance environmental performance. Featuring a 30 m³/h processing capacity, explosion-proof design, water recycling, and waste oil recovery capabilities, it delivers measurable operational benefits while minimizing environmental impact.

Whether used in oil and gas drilling, tank farms, or industrial waste management, the KQG30 provides a safer, faster, and more efficient approach to tank cleaning.