In many industrial environments — from refineries and chemical plants to storage terminals — handling and transferring solid materials can be a major operational challenge. Materials such as catalysts, sludge residues, granules, and dry particles often require safe, efficient, and dust-free movement between processing units.

At TIBA Petroleum Services, we provide advanced vacuum hopper systems designed to ensure reliable, clean, and efficient pumping and transfer of solids and dry particles under various industrial conditions.

How the Vacuum Hopper System Works

A vacuum hopper system operates by creating negative pressure inside a sealed receiver (the hopper). This pressure difference draws solid materials through a flexible hose or pipeline from the source point into the hopper. Once filled, the hopper is automatically isolated and discharged into a designated container or process line — ensuring continuous and safe operation.

This fully enclosed process minimizes dust emissions, enhances worker safety, and reduces product loss.

Key Advantages

• Clean and Dust-Free Transfer

The vacuum system contains all material movement within sealed lines, preventing contamination or airborne dust.

• Versatility Across Materials

Suitable for powders, granules, dry sludge, catalyst beads, and various dry residues.

• Safe for Hazardous Environments

Designed to handle materials that require ATEX-compliant or explosion-proof operation.

• Reduced Downtime and Labor

Automated loading and discharge reduce manual handling, improving efficiency and safety.

Typical Applications

Catalyst handling and regeneration operations

Chemical and refinery tank cleaning

Dry sludge and solid waste recovery

Grain, powder, and granule transfer

General dry solids and particles conveying

Why Choose TIBA Petroleum Services

With years of field experience in industrial cleaning and pumping operations, TIBA Petroleum Services combines technical expertise with high-performance equipment to deliver customized vacuum transfer solutions.

Our systems can be configured for:

High-vacuum dry transfer

Combination wet/dry vacuum recovery

ATEX and environmental compliance

We ensure your operations stay efficient, clean, and fully compliant with international safety standards.

Contact us  today to learn more about our solids and particle pumping solutions and how our vacuum hopper systems can enhance your plant performance