This equipment is used primarily on vessels to treat bilgewater, which is a mixture of saltwater, cooling water, fuel oil, lube oil, and other contaminants that accumulates in the lower parts of a ship.
Key features and description:
- Function: The primary function is to separate oil from the oily water mixture before the water is discharged into the sea, ensuring compliance with international regulations (e.g., IMO mandates the oil content must be below 15 ppm).
- Technology: These systems often use a multi-stage process. Initial separation removes free hydrocarbons, followed by advanced techniques like ceramic membranes to break emulsions and remove emulsified hydrocarbons, achieving very low oil content (often less than 5 ppm) in the effluent.
- Automation: The units are typically fully automated, featuring control panels, pumps, and automatic diversion valves that recirculate the effluent if the oil content exceeds set limits.
- Design: They are constructed with heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant materials suitable for demanding marine environments. The modular design allows for flexible installation in various spaces.
Disclaimer: This description is for informational purposes related to industrial marine equipment and does not constitute professional engineering advice.
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