Sulphur handling can be a complex process but with the right experts can be made safe and reliable. Safe Sulphur has the complete knowledge and capability to serve our clients with the solutions that make sense for today and the future. We can help you plan your requirements for forming and transporting the sulphur to get it where you need it in the safest way possible.

Transporting sulphur can be done in either liquid or solid form depending on what serves best. Liquid sulphur storage and transport is typically used only where limited capacity is required and involves some complexity and risk. The sulphur must be maintained at a temperature that prevents freezing or exceeding the temperature when it becomes viscous. This requires heating at significant cost, insulation, and the temperature is too high for safe human contact. Liquid sulphur tanks are prone to severe corrosion, and there is a risk from noxious gases escaping. There is a risk of fires and explosions from the always present vapours. Similar problems occur in transport in tankers by road, rail and ship. The main benefit of keeping the sulphur in liquid form comes when comparing the process of remelting sulphur if you choose to transport it in solid form. Sure there are higher risks associated but if your needs are smaller quantities then choosing to transport in liquid form can save you time in the long run.

When looking at solid form transportation there are a couple of methods in this category that offer easier methods to move larger quantities more easily. Solid sulphur storage and transport is much easier to manage and can accommodate limitless storage with little maintenance and lower risk. The simplest method for solid sulphur storage is in block form, and massive blocks exist. If blocks are formed in a manner that allows later collection and remelting this is a practical method. Breaking up and remelting massive blocks is more complex but still possible. Blocks can sit anywhere convenient, require little protection and cause no environmental or human impact.

The second option available is more complex but more convenient for storing and transporting sulphur, you can form particles in flake, granule or pastille form. Formation is not complex but does require good equipment, knowledge and technique for best results. Freshly formed particles are fragile, hardening after the temperature has reduced. Storage and handling demand some knowledge and application to avoid formation of large dust volumes, high static charge and large matrices of bonded particles. Transport by conveyor, road, rail and ship is common, and is not considered a dangerous good. Solid sulphur always has some risk of fire, explosion and noxious gas emissions that must be considered. Most conventional methods of loading and unloading are applicable.

A Lot of the risks attached with handling and transporting sulphur are shared between the two states and should not deter you from choosing the method that works best for your needs. Safe Sulphur has advised, planned and developed systems aimed at ensuring your operations are the safest they can be and take great pride in offering our clients the best solutions available. As subject matter experts we are always committed to providing guidance on all aspects of sulphur storage, handling and transport.