Oil Water Separators | PRAB

Proven, patented method of fluid reclamation, extend the life of soluble oils, coolants, and washwater.

The PRAB Oil/Water Separator uses a proven and patented method for gravity separation of oil from water to less than 15 ppm. This fluid reclamation separator is designed to meet and exceed all performance requirements of U.S. Coast Guard 46CFR162.050 and IMO Resolution A393 (X) of effluent discharge of 15 ppm free and mechanically dispersed oil in water.

PRAB Oil/Water Separator filtration technology uses a double packed, fixed, porous media bed for accelerated fluid reclamation allowing the unit to be compact and lightweight. The system consists of the oil/water separator, supply pump with motor and a floating oil skimmer. Optional items include electrical controls, level switches, lid with vent, clean water discharge pump oil holding tank, oil discharge pump, and other customer specified controls and alarms.

Benefits and Features

  • Down-flow gravity coalescing separator
  • Reduced haul-away costs up to 90%
  • Decreased water consumption
  • Increased life of soluble oils, coolants, washwater, rinse water, and pressure wash-down water (or process water)
  • Separates oil from water to less than 15 ppm
  • Double packed, fixed, porous media bed
  • Compact and lightweight
  • High quality carbon steel (304 stainless steel units available)
  • PVC oil weirs (stainless steel available)
  • Self-contained for simple operation
  • System includes separator, separator supply pump (electric or air), and floating oil skimmer

PRAB Oil/Water Separators are perfect for fluid reclamation in the following applications:

  • Rinse Water
  • Wash Water
  • Wastewater
  • Steam cleaning operations
  • Compressor blowdown
  • Machinery pits
  • Gas stations
  • Non-contract process water
  • Refueling areas

Below are a few example system flow diagrams featuring an Oil Water Separator. Each solution is customized to your unique application according to your goals and requirements.

Parts Washing Wastewater System ExampleParts Washing
Multi-Stream Industrial Wastewater Treatment System ExampleMulti-Stream Industrial Wastewater

This standard oil/water separator system is made of high quality carbon steel with epoxy coating (304 stainless steel units are also available). Oil weirs, as well as all piping, are PVC, galvanized steel, or stainless steel. The separator supply pump is offered in a variety of materials and is driven by an electric motor. An air operated double diaphragm (AOD) pump is also available.

Model No. Flow
Capacity GPM		 System Weight (Lbs.) Tank Dimensions (Inches) Overall Dimensions (Inches) Pipe Connections Incheses N.P.T.
Shipping Operating A B C D E F G H
OWS015 1.5 365 1070 39 12 46 43 18 2 2 2
OWS030 3.0 475 1725 46 18 46 50 22 2 2 2
OWS050 5.0 550 2220 46 24 46 50 28 2 2 2
OWS100 10.0 635 2880 62 24 46 66 28 2 2 2
OWS150 15.0 890 4260 62 36 46 66 40 2 2 2
OWS200 20.0 1135 5630 62 48 46 66 52 2 2 2
OWS300 30.0 2650 9895 80 60 46 84 64 2 4 4
OWS500 50.0 4225 18,340 104 72 55 110 62 2 4 4
OWS750 75.0 6500 29,390 158 72 60 170 68 4 6 6
OWS1000 100.0 8000 42,770 240 72 60 252 68 6 6 6
  • Electrical controls
  • Level switches
  • Lid with vent
  • Clean water discharge pump
  • Oil holding tank
  • Oil discharge pump
  • Other customer specified controls and alarms

Full Spectrum Industrial Wastewater Recycling and Reuse. Cost Reduction, Waste Minimization & Environmental Compliance.

Agenda

  • Motivations for Reuse
  • Regulatory Overview
  • Wastewater Minimization Techniques
  • Wastewater Treatment Technology Evaluation
  • Intro to Membrane Filtration Technology
  • Intro to Vacuum Evaporation Technology
  • Case Studies
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