Test and Evaluation of Oil Water Separation Systems.

Abstract

A test program was performed to evaluate the performance of individual oil-water separation devices and a series combination of those devices. Twenty-seven test runs were made to evaluate four oil-water separating devices and a combined unit consisting of three of the devices in series. The Heil parallel plate gravity separator was tested in a series of five runs using a seawater feed containing varying amounts of a mixed oil feed consisting of varying ratios of Navy Special Fuel Oil (NSFO) and Navy Slops. The Fram Coalescing Filter separator was tested in a series of seven runs using a seawater feed containing varying amounts of NSFO. The SRS separator was tested in a series of four runs using a seawater feed containing varying amounts of NSFO. A Carbon Column was tested in a series of seven runs using a seawater-oil emulsion containing varying amounts of NSFO and one of three surfactants. Four test runs were made on a combined unit consisting of the Heil separator, the SRS separator, and the Carbon Column in series. Feed was seawater, at 20 gpm, containing varying amounts of a mixed feed consisting of NSFO, slops, and surfactant. Performance in terms of oil and surfactant removal was satisfactory. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 08, 1972
Accession Number
AD0910697

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  • Anker V. Sims

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  • Emulsions
  • Energetic Materials
  • Energy-Generating Resources
  • Filters
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Fuel Oils
  • Fuels
  • Materials
  • Separators
  • Surface Active Substances
  • Test And Evaluation

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