Replacing or Retrofitting Oil/Water Separators; A Case Study at Fort Lee, Virginia

Abstract

The U.S. Army Major Commands (MACOMs) and installations have programmed over 1,000 environmental projects to upgrade OWS/washracks. Many of these projects involve installing or replacing existing OWS with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) oil/water separators. If retrofitting with treatment-enhancing technology can adequately improve the performance of certain units, there is a potential for significant cost savings over replacement. This study examines one installation's approach to retrofitting OWS and identifies lessons learned from their experience. Although a complete characterization of the project's background was not possible, a number of important conclusions are derived based on the available information. The observations and performance test results highlighted the critical importance of effective maintenance programs, especially with the coalescing tube technology, and of proper OWS chamber design to control water levels and solid materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA353014

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  • Donald Zelazny
  • Zhao Wang

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