Faltech AB products

The salarollpump delivers ”super suction” performance thanks to a unique patented design feature. The system is a peristaltic type of suction and pressure pump that delivers a flow rate of 9 m³/h, (39 gpm) or 14 m³/h, (61 gpm) depending on the size of the pump.

A series of pump tests were conducted to measure the suction capability of the Salarollpump with high viscous oil. The suction nozzle was placed into approximately 1m3 (264 gallons) of bunker C oil. The suction lift was 0.6 m (2 ft) and a 6 m (20ft) length of 3" suction hose was used. The discharge hose was 2 1/2" and 1.5m (5 ft) in length. The pump speed can be set at 15, 30 or 45 rpm. The medium speed of 30 rpm was selected which gives a nominal capacity of 8 m3/hr (35 gpm).

The Swedish Coast Guard tested to pump sediments from the bottom of the sea which showed that the pump was not damaged by abrasive material and can also be used for dredging without mixing sediments with water which can be important if the sediments contain toxic material. The deep sea diver is pumping heavy oil from a test bed at the facility Ohmsett in the USA. The tests were carried out by the US Coast Guard.

The ability to handle solid particles and the ability to reverse in case of a blockage as well as the ability to work in low temperatures makes the system well fitted for suction and pumping of oil in ice. The picture is taken when the Alaska North Slope Spill Response Team conducted the Course - Advanced Oil Spill Response in Ice Training at Cold Region Research and Engineering Laboratory in the USA.

The standard inner lining of the pump hose is made of nitrile for long term pumping of oil but the material can also handle short term operations of a number of aggressive chemicals. The risk for sparks due to static electricity is very small as the power pack can be placed outside the hazardous area and the rotating speed of the pump is very low.

The salarollpump skimmer is manufactured in aluminium and used in shore line areas. When the oil layer to be removed is thin optimum pump capacity is achieved when the pump is operated at low speed. Alternatively, if the oil layer is thick, the pump shall operate at a higher speed.

The ease of transporting the system is further enhanced by handles that attach to both the pump and power pack for lifting in difficult terrain or by wheeling it as a wheel barrow. An all terrrain vehicle or band driven vehicle attached to a trailer is available to transport the pump and power pack to the impacted area. The trailer can also be used for transporting smaller amounts of oil in sacks or barrels to the collecting area.

The combination of Salarollpump and Truxor amphibian tool carrier is ideal for work on water or land in difficult to reach marsh land. The Salarollpump can be used independently with a suction nozzle or in combination with a skimmer attached to the tool carrier as well as for dredging with a low content of water.