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API SEPARATOR

Flow rates from 1 to 1,000 GPM

10 PPM oil effluent

API type optimal design (1.2.5) separation chamber

Convertible to Dissolve Air Flotation (DAF) System

API SEPARATOR

Flow rates from 1 to 1,000 GPM

10 PPM oil effluent

API type optimal design (1.2.5) separation chamber

Convertible to Dissolve Air Flotation (DAF) System

API SEPARATOR

Flow rates from 1 to 1,000 GPM

10 PPM oil effluent

API type optimal design (1.2.5) separation chamber

Convertible to Dissolve Air Flotation (DAF) System

The most severe applications are typically handled by an API oil water separator. Designed around API published studies, they are ideal for treating waste-streams with viscous oils, greases and high total suspended solids loadings. HydroFloTech API separators are designed to the highest standards available today, guaranteeing a risk-assessed, safe operation.

HydroFloTech API separators are designed to the highest standards available today, guaranteeing a risk-assessed, safe operation. Above ground, steel fabrication provides double-containment and visual leak detection for hazardous sludges and wastewater. VOCs are contained through the use of vapor-tight covers. Additional safety features include non-metallic collector components and covers, stainless steel on all wearing metallic components, deflagration vents, flame arrestors, and more.

Sludge collection hoppers, screw conveyors, flushing connections, clean-outs, sludge withdrawal piping, and sludge pumps are designed to remove and transfer API separator bottoms with minimal maintenance and operator attention. Sludge handling and effective removal is critical. The inability to remove thick, sticky sludge is the main reason for separator failures in severe duty applications.

One of the greatest advantages of the API line of oil/water separators is the ability to easily add additional features as they become necessary. As process or discharge requirements change, HydroFloTech can install different media, add a sludge auger or add a surface drag skimmer. API line of separators are the most flexible oil water separators available anywhere and are quickly configurable to meet current and future demands.

Inlet flow distribution

Length to height to width ratios (for proper overall flow distribution)
Cross sectional velocities (actual, not nominal)
Laminar flow conditions
Effluent flow distribution
Total projected surface area

These basic design considerations all contribute to the complete utilization of the separation media. Follow them properly and the results will be consistent, equal flow distribution through the separation chamber and the media pack. These are the earmarks of a thoughtful, wholly engineered, fully developed oil/water separator design.

HydroFloTech strives to be the benchmark by which all others are judged. By paying total attention to every detail of the separators design, we can supply you with the finest oil/water separator available anywhere.