Thermal Desorption Unit Manufacturer in Nigeria: The Chuzeke Advantage

Is a locally manufactured thermal desorption unit any good? The simple answer is yes!

For decades, environmental consultants and oil service companies in Nigeria faced a difficult choice when procuring waste management equipment: pay exorbitant rates for American or European machinery, or gamble on cheaper imports that often lack after-sales support.

Today, the picture has changed. Chuzeke Nigeria Limited stands as a premier indigenous thermal desorption unit (TDU) fabricator, building robust, high-capacity systems right here in Port Harcourt.

If you are an engineering firm, an environmental service provider, or a waste management company, you no longer need to navigate complex customs procedures to get world-class equipment. We build systems that are engineered specifically for the Nigerian environment, rugged enough to handle heavy crude sludge and precise enough to meet strict environmental regulations.

Why Fabricate Your Thermal Desorption Unit Locally?

The shift toward local content in the Nigerian oil and gas sector isn’t just about compliance; it is about operational survival. Here is why switching to a locally fabricated TDU is the smartest business move for your project.

Beating the FOREX Crisis: Naira vs. Dollar Imports

Importing heavy machinery like a TDU involves significant exposure to fluctuating exchange rates. By the time you factor in shipping duties, clearing costs, and the volatility of the Dollar, the landed cost of a foreign unit can double. Chuzeke Nigeria offers transparent pricing in Naira, protecting your project budget from currency shocks.

Immediate Spare Parts & Maintenance Support

The biggest killer of profitability in waste management projects is downtime. If a gearbox fails on an imported Chinese machine, you might wait six weeks for a replacement part. Because we fabricate our units in Nigeria, every bolt, motor, and steel plate is sourced or built locally. If you need a repair, our team is just hours away, not continents away.

Understanding the Tech: How Our Thermal Desorption Systems Work

It is important to clarify what a TDU actually does, as it is often confused with incineration.

Separation vs. Incineration (The Key Difference)

Incinerators burn waste to ash. Thermal Desorption Units, however, are separation technologies. Our systems apply controlled heat to contaminated materials, typically between 300°C and 550°C. This heat vaporizes the contaminants (such as oil, mercury, or volatile organic compounds) without burning the solid material (soil or sludge).

The result is that you recover the oil (which can often be reused) and you are left with clean, dry solids that can be safely backfilled. This makes the TDU the preferred technology for solid waste management in the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole, where “waste to wealth” is a priority.

The Rotary Kiln Mechanism

At the heart of the Chuzeke TDU is the rotary kiln. As shown in our equipment photos, we utilize a robust, steel-fabricated drum that rotates continuously. Inside this drum, flighting (paddles) lifts and tumbles the waste material, ensuring it is evenly exposed to heat. This guarantees that 100% of the soil or drill cuttings reach the target temperature required to vaporize the pollutants.

Thermal Desorption Units Technical Specifications & Features (Standard Build)

Our standard fabrication, as seen in our facility, includes the following heavy-duty components designed for longevity:

• Feed System: Dual-screw or belt conveyors with heavy-duty hoppers designed to handle sticky sludge without clogging.
• Primary Treatment Unit (PTU): A reinforced stainless steel rotary dryer/kiln, insulated to maximize thermal efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
• Drive System: High-torque industrial gear motors and chain drives (visible in our fabrication setup), ensuring consistent rotation even under heavy loads.
• Structural Base: Fabricated from heavy-gauge I-beams to resist vibration and provide a stable platform for skid-mounted mobility.
• Control Panel: Integrated electrical control panels for monitoring temperature, residence time, and rotation speed.

Key Applications of the Thermal Desorption Unit for Nigerian Industries

Our equipment is versatile. While most commonly used in the energy sector, the applications extend across various industries.

Drill Cuttings Treatment (Oil & Gas)

For construction companies and oil servicing firms, managing drill cuttings is a massive regulatory headache. Our TDUs are engineered to treat non-aqueous drilling fluids (NADF) and drill cuttings, reducing the oil-on-cuttings (OOC) content to below regulatory limits (often <1%).

Medical Waste Sterilization

While typically associated with incineration, low-temperature thermal desorption is increasingly used for sterilizing specific types of medical waste. It ensures pathogens are destroyed without releasing the harmful dioxins associated with burning plastics at low temperatures.

Soil Remediation & Sludge Treatment

For environmental services handling oil spill cleanups, our mobile TDU units can be deployed directly to the spill site. They effectively treat soil contaminated with hydrocarbons, separating the crude oil for recovery and leaving the soil clean enough to support vegetation.

Regulatory Compliance: NUPRC and NESREA Standards

In Nigeria, you cannot operate waste equipment without strict adherence to the Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) and NUPRC (formerly DPR) guidelines.

Imported machines often require expensive retrofitting to meet local emission standards. Chuzeke Nigeria Limited designs with NESREA (National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency) guidelines in mind from day one.

Our fabrication process ensures that temperature retention times and discharge mechanisms comply with the environmental laws governing the Nigerian oil and gas and manufacturing sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions (TDU Fabrication)

What is the capacity of your Thermal Desorption Units?

We fabricate units ranging from 2 tons per hour (TPH) for smaller operations up to 20+ TPH for large-scale remediation sites. We can custom-build to your throughput requirements.

Can Chuzeke maintain thermal desorption units built by other manufacturers?

Yes. Our engineering team is skilled in metal works and retrofitting. We can refurbish or repair TDUs from other brands, provided the core structural integrity is sound.

Is this equipment mobile or stationary?

We offer both. The unit pictured in our gallery is a skid-mounted system, designed to be lifted by crane and transported to different project sites (e.g., from a flow station to a treatment facility).

Next Steps: Commission Your Thermal Desorption Unit

Stop letting equipment logistics slow down your environmental projects. Whether you are bidding for a remediation contract or upgrading your waste facility, you need a partner who understands the Nigerian terrain.

Ready to discuss your specifications?

Contact Chuzeke Nigeria Limited Today for a consultation and a quote in Naira. Let’s build the waste management equipment that builds your business.