Acoustic Energy Sludge Fluidisation is TST’s core technology for preventing and removing heavy sludge buildup inside oil storage and process tanks.
By applying precisely tuned acoustic energy, the system breaks down waxes, asphaltenes, and solid residues — keeping tanks in service, preventing corrosion, and recovering valuable hydrocarbons that would otherwise be lost to landfill.
At Tank Sludge Technologies, we use cutting-edge equipment and proven methods to clean and maintain industrial tanks.
top-entry lances. No human entry is required.
Controlled pressure waves travel through the sludge layer, creating microscopic motion and shear forces that disrupt solid structures.
Deposits disintegrate and re-suspend into a low-viscosity, pumpable fluid.
Fluidised material is pumped out and processed through separation systems for full oil and solid recovery.
For in-service tanks still holding product.
The crawler enters through roof manways and operates on the tank floor.
Acoustic emitters fluidise and remove sludge in real time through integrated suction — no emptying, no confined-space work, and minimal downtime.
Enters through roof manways.
Positioned on the tank floor.
Uses ultrasonic emitters and integrated suction.
Sludge is fluidised and removed in real-time.
No need to empty tanks or send people inside.
Ideal for decommissioned or high-sludge tanks. Deployed vertically through manways, the lance sends acoustic energy directly into settled material, often combined with mild heating or recirculation. Simple to install and operate — no robotics or rotation arms needed.
Deployed vertically through manways.
Sends ultrasonic waves directly into settled sludge.
Works with heated oil recirculation loops.
Simple setup — no robotics, no rotation arms.
Acoustic Energy Sludge Fluidisation offers a revolutionary approach to tank cleaning, leaving traditional methods far behind. By eliminating the need for confined-space entry and manual labor, it dramatically reduces downtime, lowers waste disposal costs, and improves safety. With a fully automated, remote-operated system, tanks are cleaned faster, more efficiently, and with minimal disruption to your operations.
With over 70,000 crude oil storage tanks worldwide, most requiring cleaning every two
years, the potential savings and environmental benefit are significant.
By preventing build-up and recovering usable oil, TST’s technology transforms waste
management into a value-recovery process — cutting disposal volumes, downtime, and risk while protecting high-value assets.
