Projecção de uma estação de lavagem de veículos portuários no âmbito da renovação do Terminal de Contentores de Matadi

Abstract

This report presents the development of a technical-conceptual proposal for the implementation of a washing station for port vehicles, as part of the renovation project of the Matadi Container Terminal, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The proposal arises from the need to ensure proper cleaning and maintenance conditions for the terminal’s operational equipment, such as forklifts, terminal tractors and mobile cranes. To address the problem, a methodology was adopted that considered the spatial limitations of the site, the client’s technical requirements, and the solutions available on the market. The proposed solution consists of a manual jet washing station equipped with compact units featuring integrated heating systems. The layout of the station, installation requirements, wastewater management system, and safety measures were defined. The study concludes that the solution is technically feasible and well-suited to the port context. It is recommended that future academic work explore more automated solutions and conduct a more in-depth study of wastewater management.