Aboveground Oil/Water Separators: Typical System Overview
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The Containment Solutions Aboveground Oil/Water Separator combines a unique aboveground steel tank design with state-of-the-art coalescer technology to provide separators that operate at flow rates comparable to larger units.
CSI separators are rectangular in shape and consist of three special processing chambers: 1) a Primary "Oil and Sediment" Separation Chamber; 2) a Secondary "Enhanced Coalescer" Separation Chamber, and 3) an Effluent Discharge Chamber. These chambers allow maximum sediment and oil separation, lengthen retention time and increase surface area for oil separation.
Additional features include a unique inlet/outlet design that minimizes external piping, support feet that allow for convenient off-loading and a removable top that allows for easy access to the coalescer units and debris plates. The coalescer units are removable for ease of maintenance and constructed of non-metallic oleophilic materials for enhanced performance.
A. Rectangular Steel Single-Wall and Double-Wall Construction
Space-saving design and ease of installation, for an economical solution to aboveground storage and treatment. All steel construction, interior lining for extended life. Epoxy coating on exterior to weather surrounding elements. An optional fiberglass exterior coating is available.
B. Enhanced Coalescer Oil/Water Separator Filtering System
State-of-the-art separating system that provides superior performance, easy-to-clean coalescing plates and modular construction. Plates can be removed from units for cleaning.
C. Maintenance-Friendly Design
Removable cover allows easy access to coalescers and debris plates for continued long-term performance of your system.
D. Optional Electronic Monitoring System
Containment Solutions can provide optional electronic equipment that can monitor the interstice of your double-wall separator and/or the accumulated oil within your oil/water separator.
E. Optional Inlet/Outlet Pumps
Containment Solutions can provide a variety of pump options to meet your inlet and/or outlet needs.
F. Effluent Outlet
G. Waste Oil Level Sensor
H. Vent
*Conditions differ for every installation. Contact your CSI
representative for an evaluation of your particular needs.
