Pneumatic unloader for dry bulk cargo, mounted on a floating unit deck for transfer operations to larger vessels

Claims

The present invention relates to a pneumatic unloader for dry bulk cargo, movable on the deck of a floating unit, designed to allow the direct transfer of particulate materials from smaller vessels to larger bulk carriers in floating transfer operations. The equipment comprises an integral structure mounted on a self-propelled base that moves longitudinally on rails, allowing multiple holds to be serviced with a single unit. It incorporates a vacuum suction system, articulated suction and discharge booms, a particle filtration and separation system, internal transport mechanisms, and an integrated dynamic scale for continuous weighing of the transferred cargo. The entire operation is performed in a closed system, with remote control, active air filtration, and safety devices for overpressure conditions.The invention allows for a significant improvement in the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of the unloading process in environments without port infrastructure.