Robotics Engineering & Waste Recovery Technology
Coolrich integrates advanced robotic engineering with proven waste recovery technology to deliver safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions for the most demanding industrial environments.
Remote-Operated Systems for Hazardous Environments
Our robotic platforms are designed from the ground up for industrial environments where safety, reliability, and operational continuity are non-negotiable.
The Industrial Challenge
Heavy sludge accumulation inside storage tanks, marine vessels, underground culverts, and waterways has traditionally required hazardous confined-space entry — creating significant safety risks and operational downtime. Manual cleaning exposes workers to toxic gases, explosion risk, and physical hazards in uncontrolled environments.
The Robotic Solution
Coolrich robotic systems operate entirely by remote control, keeping operators safely outside the hazardous zone. Each system is equipped with working end tools and actuators that the operator controls to enter the work area, adjust posture, and carry out the cleaning operation — agitating, flushing, gathering, collecting, pushing, pumping, or suctioning sludge to downstream treatment equipment.
- No man entry into confined or hazardous spaces
- Explosion-resistant design for flammable atmospheres
- Remote control from a safe operating distance
- Multi-function tool heads for versatile operations
- Sludge conveyed directly to treatment or collection systems
Crawler-Type Tank Robots
Track-driven robotic crawlers designed to operate inside crude oil storage tanks and process vessels — navigating the tank interior while conducting sludge removal operations.
- Suitable for floating roof and fixed roof tanks
- Operates in immersed/sludge-flooded conditions
- Multiple tool configurations available
Marine & Submersible Robots
Submersible robotic systems for ship and FSO crude tank desludging — designed for the confined geometry and challenging access conditions of marine vessel cargo tanks.
- Underwater/immersed robotic operation
- Suction, dredging, and flushing functions
- Sludge transport to surface treatment systems
Floating Surface Robots
Waterborne robotic platforms that operate on the liquid surface of rivers, ponds, dams, and water treatment systems — for floating sludge mobilisation and surface contamination removal.
- Floating platform with underwater working components
- Rotary suction head for sludge extraction
- Screw propeller underwater drive system
Reduce Waste, Recover Value
Coolrich waste recovery systems are designed to extract maximum value from materials that would otherwise be disposed of — reducing environmental impact and lowering the overall cost of operations.
- Crude Sludge Recovery — recovers usable oil from tank bottom sludge, reducing disposal volume and cost
- Drilling Mud Recycling — treats water-based, oil-based, and composite drilling mud to recover clean fluid
- Oily Sludge Treatment — reduces oil content in solid phase to below 1% for compliant disposal
- Solid-Liquid Separation — KOSUN decanter centrifuge and shaker technology for efficient phase separation
Integrated Drilling Mud Flow & Recovery
KOSUN solids control and drilling waste management systems work together to maintain drilling fluid quality and minimise waste throughout the drilling lifecycle.
Technology Capabilities & Commercial Options
Deployment Options
Coolrich technology can be deployed through multiple commercial arrangements to suit your operational and capital requirements:
- Equipment Lease — short or long term with operators
- Rental — for shutdowns and campaign-based work
- CAPEX Purchase — outright equipment sale
- Technical Support — optional commissioning and operations support
