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DEMONSTRATION BULLETIN: SFC OLEOFILTRATION SYSTEM - INPLANT SYSTEMS, INC.
Citation:
U.S. EPA. DEMONSTRATION BULLETIN: SFC OLEOFILTRATION SYSTEM - INPLANT SYSTEMS, INC. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/540/MR-94/525, 1994.
Impact/Purpose:
to inform the public
Description:
SFC Oleofiltration System (SFC System) is a hydrocarbon recovery technology that utilizes an amine-coated ceramic granule to separate suspended and mechanically emulsified hydrocarbons from aqueous solutions. The granules reportedly also separate some chemical emulsions and reduce concentrations of dissolved hydrocarbons. The SFC System combines a conventional oil/water separator, a coalescing unit, and an innovative ceramic granule filtration system (i.e., the Oleofitter) into one unit, reportedly capable of treating virtually any oil/water mixture. Units are available in sizes capable of treating 2.2 to 50 gallons per minute (gpm); other systems utilizing stand-alone components are capable of treating up to 600 gpm. All units operate at atmospheric pressure.