Vertical Gravity Separator (VGS*)

The Vertical Gravity Separator is a cylindrical multi-plate oil water separator, that uses gravity as its separating mechanism.  Thanks to the ingenious use of gravity, the VGS* can be used in many applications with extremely high efficiency levels, minimal maintenance time, while providing businesses excellent value.  Both Hydrocarbon/Water (OWS) VGS* and Fat, Oil and Grease (FOG) VGS* models are available.

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How does the VGS* work?

The Skimmer* skims just a few millimeters from the surface of the liquid in the retention pit. This allows the VGS* to treat the zone of highest concentration, or what is considered the most relevant fraction of the liquid. Thanks to this process, the VGS* can treat liquid from vessels that contain thousands of liters.  The wastewater is fed into the VGS*, via a pump, where gravity takes effect. The VGS* works by ingenious control of both fluid velocity and pressure, which gently coax impurities from the water. The liquid enters the VGS* and then flows up a series of continuous spiral oleophilic plates (SPAK).  This allows high density suspended solids to fall into a sludge retaining area at the bottom of the VGS*, and for the free fat, oil, grease and hydrocarbon oil and low density suspended solids to rise to the surface of the VGS*.  The low-density materials, collected at the top of the VGS*, then flow into a retaining tank, where they can then be disposed of as required. The sludge that forms at the bottom of the VGS* is periodically released through a valve on the VGS*, as maintenance schedules dictate.  The clean water discharges from an outlet at the side of the VGS* and can be disposed of as necessary, or recycled for later use.

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