Certified above-ground system ensuring effortless EPA-compliant hydrocarbon removal. Overview
This oil-water separator is a robust above-ground treatment system engineered to remove hydrocarbons, grease, and suspended solids from wash-down water. It utilises Vertical Tube Coalescing (VTC) filter technology, offering a compact, plug-and-play solution for facilities such as mining, transport, construction, equipment hire, defence, and government sites.
Main Features & Benefits
- Vertical Tube Coalescing (VTC) Filter: Maximises surface area for oil droplet removal. The self-cleaning action lowers blockages and maintenance requirements.
- Plug & Play Design: Pre-assembled and tested, ready for immediate on-site connection.
- 100% Above-Ground Installation: Rapid deployment without the need for council approvals; easily relocatable for temporary or leased sites.
- Low Maintenance: Self-cleaning flow paths and robust solids management minimise servicing and downtime.
- Australian Made: Built to withstand local conditions and to meet compliance standards.
- Environmentally Friendly: Efficient removal of contaminants safeguards waterways and ensures sustainability.
- Trade Waste Ready: Engineered and certified for compliant discharge into council sewage systems under trade waste permits.
Specifications
| Product ID |
OWS–3000 |
| Available Flow Rates |
1,500 L/h / 3,000 L/h / 6,000 L/h |
| Footprint |
1.93 m (L) x 0.45 m (W) |
| Removes |
Hydrocarbons, oils, greases, and suspended solids |
| Applications |
Wash bays, vehicle and equipment cleaning, mining, transport, construction, defence, & government sectors |
| Compliance |
Exceeds EPA, WHS, and council requirements. EPA Compliance Certified, with documentation provided. |
How It Works
- Contaminated wastewater flows through vertical tubes that facilitate collision and merging of oil droplets, enabling oil to separate and rise for removal.
- Optional settling tanks capture grit, sand, and heavy solids before the coalescing stage, protecting efficiency and minimising clogs.
- Specially designed to separate free-floating (non-emulsified) oils. Emulsified oil may require additional pre-treatment.
Sizing Guidance
- Choose based on maximum instantaneous flow (L/h), site type, traffic frequency, solids content, rainfall ingress (for open bays), and trade waste limits.
- Proper sizing protects ongoing compliance and avoids costly retrofits or non-compliance penalties.
Applications
- High-traffic fleet depots, truck and equipment workshops
- Mining and heavy industry wash bays
- Government and defence wash-down operations
- Sites requiring regulatory compliance for trade waste discharge
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