The ultimate solution

for unloading sulphur

Bulk handling - Sulphur

Siwertell unloaders provide

a safe bulk handling operation
Everyone in the business knows that there are three main issues when unloading sulphur:
the high explosion risk; extreme corrosion; and stringent requirements for environmental
protection. These difficulties were the trigger for our solution: a full range of Siwertell unloaders that offer economical, clean and safe sulphur-unloading/loading operations.
Sulphur is considered to be a hazardous
commodity in many places, not only
because it is prone to explode and
cause fires, but moreover because of
its negative impact on the environment
from dust emissions and spillage through
careless handling. Being a hazardous
commodity, its handling comes with ever
stricter requirements for minimising
pollution and calls for operators to
secure ship loading and unloading
operations by eliminating spillage and
minimising dust emissions.

points are totally enclosed and sealed.

For unloading operations, cargo pick-up
is carried out below the cargo surface
in the ships holds. With its unique inlet
feeder mechanically forcing the cargo
into the screw conveyor, Siwertell
unloaders are designed for a layer-bylayer unloading method, which minimises
dust creation from cargo avalanches
inside the hold. Siwertell loaders are also
equipped with specially designed loading
chutes that reduce any dust creation at
the loading point.

Siwertell loaders and unloaders

are among the highest performing
environment-friendly systems available
for sulphur handling that the market
can offer. Their conveying line is based
on totally-enclosed screw conveyors
configured in such a way that negative
pressure is created in the conveying
line and all connection and transfer

A Siwertell unloader can be configured

to discharge sulphur either to a jetty
conveyor, for further transportation to
storage areas, or directly into trucks
or rail cars. The most common and
efficient way, especially for travelling rail
gantry-based unloaders, is to integrate
the unloader in a complete conveying
and storage system. In such cases, the

transfer point from the Siwertell unloader

to the jetty conveyor is rendered dustproof through a specially-designed
transfer trolley with integrated dust
suppression system. Direct discharge
from the Siwertell unit to trucks which
is the most common application for the
road-mobile unloader range or rail cars
is carried out through specially-designed
loading bellows also fitted with an
integrated dust suppression system.
Siwertell unloaders are available in both
electric and diesel-driven versions and to
comply with the latest exhaust and noise
emission regulations, the diesel engines
are continuously upgraded to fulfill the
latest emissions regulations. Therefore
the unloader can without doubt be used
close to populated areas.

4S Siwertell Sulphur
Safety System

Siwertell ship unloaders

in Hsinta, Taiwan

Reducing risks for explosions

and fires to a minimum

Water spray nozzles at the

inlet feeder
Nozzles that spray water in
vertical-horizontal conveyor
transfer box
Automatic lubrication system
Temperature guards on the
intermediate bearings
Spark and fire detectors in the
conveying line
Fire extinguishing system in the
conveying line
Reinforced conveying
system
Explosion venting devices
along the conveyors and dust
collector

Cargotec has developed its own safety system to carefully

handle the risks involved in sulphur handling.

Safe operation
Handling sulphur involves many risks.
Apart from environmental risks, the
largest hazard, also involving the most
serious consequences, is the risk of
explosions and fires. To handle this,
Cargotec has developed its own safety
system, called the 4S Siwertell Sulphur
Safety System, which is designed to
minimise the risk of explosions and
detect fires.
To prevent explosions and fires, the
Siwertell unit is equipped with nozzles
that spray water at the inlet feeder
and in the conveyor transfer points. An
automatic lubrication system is installed
to lubricate and cool down end bearings
and intermediate bearings. Even though
precautions are taken, a fire or explosion
may occur, but the system takes care of
the explosion and extinguishes the fire in
the unloader/loader conveying line.

There are fire detectors along the

conveying line, which when activated,
automatically start the fire extinguishing
system to spray water and stop the
conveyors from moving. This safety
aspect importantly prevents fires
entering the storage building.
To manage any explosion, the conveyors
steel casings are reinforced with extra
thick steel and explosion-venting valves
are fitted along the conveyors and dust
collectors to relieve pressure.

Fire alarm system

Water spray nozzles

By operating with minimal dust creation,

in combination with the 4S Siwertell
Sulphur Safety System, the health
hazards associated with sulphur
handling are minimised.

Explosion venting device

Siwertell guarantees
cost efficient operation
With a flexible unloading arm that reaches in all directions to provide high unloading/
loading efficiency, along with minimum energy consumption and practically maintenance
free components, the Siwertell unloader is the number one solution for a cost efficient
bulk handling operation.
Various dry bulk commodities

Cost efficiency with a Siwertell unloader

A large advantage of Siwertell unloaders is their ability to

unload not only sulphur, but virtually any dry bulk material. This
offers the operator valuable flexibility, as they can combine the
unloading of sulphur with other bulk cargoes, such as fertiliser,
phosphate, cement, grain or biomass.

To achieve an economical unloading operation, all cost

factors have to be minimised. The most important factor is
related to the real through-ship capacity. This depends on
the rated capacity, but equally, or even more importantly,
on the efficiency of the unit during clean-up, where an arm
system plays a significant role in providing adequate reach
to all corners of the ships holds. With a flexible and strong
unloading arm, the Siwertell unloader offers a high throughship capacity with minimal unloading time, substantially
reducing ship and crew costs.

Power sources
Depending on the size of unloader and the ports power grid,
Siwertell unloaders can be powered from a diesel driven engine
or directly from the power grid. Road mobile units are normally
powered from a diesel driven engine onboard the trailer, while
the larger gantry rail-based units are powered via a main high
voltage cable on a reel attached to the gantry.

Energy prices continue to rise, but a Siwertell ship unloader

reduces them to a minimum, for example, only 0.2 litres fuel/
tonne is required with a Siwertell 5 000 S unloading prilled
sulphur, or about 0.7 kWh/tonne with a larger 1,600 tph
unloader.
Operating a Siwertell unit on a dedicated sulphur mission is
extremely cost efficient. The specially designed conveying line
with stainless steel components is practically maintenance
free. There are few moving parts in a screw conveyor and
with its well-proven unique design, wear is considered
minimal, therefore running costs of a Siwertell sulphur
unloader are limited to consumables.

Siwertell 15 000 S
road-mobile unloader
transported on a trailer

The clean, dust free unloading operation is an advantage

from an environmental perspective, as well as from an
economic one. With an uncontaminated operation, there is no
need to spend time and money on cleaning the port, ship or
neighbourhood. Loss of material, and its value, is consigned
to history.

For all ship sizes

For barges and smaller ships, up to about 15,000 dwt, Cargotec
offers its Siwertell range of road mobile unloaders. Mounted on
a semi-trailer, they are all fully road mobile for transportation
between different ports or between berths in the same port.
The transition from transport mode to unloading mode is easily
carried out and takes only 30-45 minutes. This unique design
offers customers enormous flexibility to use their unloader in
more than one port and on different berths.
Maintenance and spare part costs are kept to a minimum,
as mobile unloaders largely incorporate only standard
components that are available worldwide on a year-round
basis. Also, staffing costs are low as only one person is required
to operate and perform the folding and unfolding procedure of
the Siwertell road-mobile unloader.
For larger ships, Siwertell unloaders are normally installed
on travelling rail gantries. This type of installation is the most
efficient set-up from an operational perspective and also
provides the best opportunity to adopt a truly environmentallyfriendly sulphur handling system.

Siwertell unloader
handling sulphur for
Fremantle Port
Authority in Australia

Siwertell 15 000 S roadmobile unloader conveying

directly to truck for
Skorpion Zinc in Namibia

In ports where there are no rails, or where the unloader needs

to be moved away from the jetty, installation on a rubbertyred gantry is possible. As an alternative solution, Siwertell
unloaders can also be mounted in stationary positions.

Siwertell
unloader with
rubber- tyred
gantry delivered
to Cia Canaria,
Tenerife, Spain

Siwertell stationary unloader

operating in the heart of
Westhafen, Germany

Model range

Siwertell unloader handling

sulphur for Paradeep
Phosphates Ltd. in India

Siwertell system features

environmentally friendly

multi-cargo unloading

safe operation

various installation options

minimal dust and spillage

high capacities

long service life

low energy consumption

low maintenance costs

Bulk handling
Cargotecs bulk handling business is a world leading
supplier of dry bulk handling systems in ports and for
offshore applications. Its scope of services and supply
includes:
plant and terminal systems
ship unloaders
ship loaders
mechanical and pneumatic conveying systems
transfer terminal solutions
storage systems
Siwertell unloaders and loaders have been delivered
for decades and around 350 units have been sold to
customers throughout the world. Siwertell products
are designed, marketed and supplied from Cargotecs
offices in Bjuv, Sweden, with support from local
representatives in other countries.

Siwertell unloader operating

in a populated area in
Westhafen, Germany

Cargotec is present throughout the world.

SIWERTELL IS A CARGOTEC BRAND

Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows by offering solutions for loading
and unloading goods on land and at sea wherever cargo is on the move. For
handling dry bulk materials, Cargotec provides engineering solutions through its
Siwertell brand. Designed to ensure environmentally-friendly and efficient cargo
operations, Siwertell ship unloaders and loaders are based on unique screw
conveyor technology, in combination with belt conveyors and aeroslides and can
handle virtually any dry bulk cargo.

Cargotec Sweden AB
Bulk Handling
P.O. Box 566 Gunnarstorp
SE-267 25 Bjuv, Sweden
Tel +46 (0) 42 858 00
Fax +46 (0) 42 858 99
blksales@cargotec.com
www.cargotec.com