Oil and Emulsion Removal:
Metal processing often involves the use of cutting fluids, lubricants, and emulsions. These substances can contaminate wastewater and are challenging to remove through conventional treatment methods. Oil water separators effectively separate and remove oils and emulsions, allowing for their proper disposal or recovery for recycling.
Oil water separators offer a versatile solution for treating wastewater in metal processing industries. Here’s how they can be utilized:
Removal of Suspended Solids
Metal processing wastewater typically contains suspended solids, including metal particles, rust, and other debris. Oil water separators equipped with settling tanks or filtration systems efficiently remove these solids, improving water clarity and reducing the potential for clogging or fouling in downstream treatment processes.
Heavy Metal Removal
Many metal processing wastewaters contain elevated concentrations of heavy metals, such as copper, zinc, nickel, and chromium. Oil water separators can be integrated with specialized treatment techniques, such as coagulation, flocculation, or precipitation, to facilitate the removal of heavy metals and other contaminants.
Client use case
our customized oil water skimmer for removing oil from water discharged from metal processing in a aerospace parts processing plant
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