Crystal Separator

Genoil Crystal oily water separators utilize a patented, unique process for multi-stage separation of immiscible phases with different densities such as mineral or vegetal oils and water, animal fat and water etc. An innovative separation process combines gravitational and centrifugal forces with surface tension and vortex effects prior to the polishing stage. A highly effective polishing stage enhances performance and minimizes maintenance costs and downtime.

There are no limitations on oil particle size, and Crystal oily water separators feature a method for braking down emulsions. Thus emulsified oil utilized in steel mill processes is reclaimed and recycled with considerable savings. Sludge and solids are collected at the bottom of the first stage, which, in some applications can be fitted with Genoil patented fluidizing devices to facilitate disposal.

Through superior efficiency and engineering, the oily water separators are compact and easy to install wherever space is at a premium. The tank module is precision built, meeting or exceeding the rigorous specifications of classification societies. Oily water separators installed aboard ships have been certified by Germanischer Lloyds and Registrul Naval Roman (Certificate Nos. 32451BUC/27.06.96 and 17/I/3425-DR, respectively). Each unit is tested prior to delivery for complete customer satisfaction and all tests are conducted in accordance with I.M.0. Resolution A.393 (X) / MEPC 60(33).

The automation system ensures unattended operation and features PLC units, self-cleaning oil sensors, and other fail-safe components. The automation is also user-friendly for convenient operation and includes carefully selected components. In custom-built units, Crystal oily water separator can be integrated into complex automation systems being operated and monitored from a central location.

Explosion-proof automation (Class I Div. I) for the oil industry is available upon request. Our team provides technical assistance in special applications, guarantees quality service and helps clients with the installation of larger units. The oily water separators can be custom engineered to suit specific requirements from 600 to 50,000 liters/hour capacities.

Crystal oily water separators typically achieve effluent purities of less than 5 mg/l for 0-100% oil in water mixtures and relative oil densities of up to 0.97. In some applications oil content in the effluent is consistently below 2 mg/l at ambient temperature. In very demanding situations with hydrocarbon densities as high as 0.985 the purity can be reduced to 8 mg/l.

In some US navy and army bases Crystal oily water separators operate in conjunction with Anjan filtering units devised to remove dissolved contaminants. When used in conjunction with Anjan, the effluent purity was below 0.1 mg/l, which is virtually undetectable.

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Several Crystal oily water separator units were installed in different locations around the world before Genoil acquired the technology.