Van Aalst, VASS/27.000/325/D, 2000, Pneumatic Ship Unloader, 325 TPH, 27000 DWT, 2x 500kW MTU

Description

  1. Overview
    1. Van Aalst pneumatic cement ship unloaders
    2. Model VASS/27.000/325/D
    3. New in 2000, refurbished by OEM in 2007
    4. Operating hours since refurbishing: less than 1500 hours each unit
  2. Specifications
    1. Diesel powered, 2 x 500 kW MTU
    2. Aerzen vacuum pumps and blowers
    3. Nominal capacity 325 tph
    4. Ship size 27000 dwt (up to 40000 dwt with help of bobcat)
    5. Suction arm: 4 sections; 8.5 m / 11 m / 10 m / 6 m; total reach: 35.5 m
    6. 4 hydraulic jacks provided
    7. Jet pulse type dedusting system with cartridge filters
    8. Weight: approx 130 mt each
    9. Overall dimensions: 15 m long x 7 m wide x 12 m high
  3. Condition
    1. In original service, conveyed cement onwards 130 m to storage dome through a 12" pipeline
    2. In most recent service, units have been used together with truckloading stations available separately
    3. Considered to be in excellent working condition, have been properly maintained by OEM
  4. Quantity
    1. 2 units available