HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL OILS SEPARATOR                             

Oil and hydrocarbon separators for wastewater treatment

Hydrocarbon and mineral oil separators are essential equipment for the treatment of waste water containing high concentrations of mineral oils and hydrocarbons. Their purpose is to reduce the content of suspended solids and settleable solids within the acceptable limits set by environmental regulations. To prevent the dispersion of these pollutants into the environment, it is essential to separate them from the wastewater before final disposal.

An oil and hydrocarbon separation plant consists mainly of

• Desludger/desander to remove the coarser solids in the wastewater.
• Hydrocarbon separator, equipped with a coalescence system and a floating flap, to ensure effective separation of the contaminants.
• Some models have a built-in by-pass that can handle flows up to five times the nominal flow rate, preventing overloading of the system.

Applications
Hydrocarbon and mineral oil separators are ideal for treating wastewater from:

• Parking lots, car washes, garages and gas stations.
• Roads, highways and airports.
• Stormwater runoff from surfaces exposed to accidental or persistent pollution hazards.