GREASE TRAP/ PRODUCT CATEGORY

SAND TRAP GREASE TRAP

PRODUCT NAME

GREASE TRAP
APPLICATION

PRE-TREATMENT OF KITCHEN AND DOMESTIC WASTE-

WATERSOLIDS REMOVAL FROM MIXED WASTE-WATERS
CAPACITY

FROM 900 TO 1500 MEALS

(FROM 200 TO 400 INHABITANTS EQUIVALENT
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DESCRIPTION

ISEA grease trap is a receptacle entirely made of high density polyethylene and suitable for restaurants, canteens,
hotels, food processing establishments, industrial laundries and different type of light industrial facilities.

Grease traps are important components in wastewater treatment and are utilized for the preliminary treatment
of gray water sewage coming from kitchen sinks, washing machines, wash tubs and showers.
The volume of a grease trap tank is designed to provide an adequate residence time of the incoming wastewater.
During this period fats, oils and greases (FOG) are separated from the water by the physical process known as
flotation which takes place because the specific weight of these substances is equal or less than the one of the
water, therefore in non turbulent conditions, they float on the surface of the tank from where they can be easily
removed.
Inside grease trap also sand, debris and other suspended solids are separated from the water and having a
greater specific weight they settle on the bottom of the tank.

ISEA’s grease trap is provided with PVC inlet and outlet piping.

Access to the plant is by two inspections portholes, one in the flotation chamber and the other by the outlet pipe.
Both ports are protected by screw-on covers.

INSTALLATION
EXCAVATION Dig a hole of appropriate dimensions. The bottom of the excavation must be leveled and
compacted with a 10 cm layer of fine sand (grain size 0-5 mm).

BACKFILLING Fill the tank with clean water before backfilling to avoid collapse of the polyethylene
structure during backfilling.
Once the tank is full, dump sand around the tank and level it. For a walk-on solution build
a 5 cm thick light concrete layer on top of the tank and finish with a 40 cm thick soil.
For a drive-on solution a reinforced concrete slab is required to protect the tank.
Accessible manholes are required for inspection and maintenance.

PIPING AND PVC pipes and fittings are utilized for connecting the grease trap to the inlet and outlet lines.
FITTINGS

USE
PERIODIC Periodically verify that no large bodies obstruct the sewage inlet or outlet by opening the inspection
CHECKS AND ports. Also, check that no sand obstructs the outlet pipe.
MAINTENANCE At least once a month check that the grease is not lower than the outlet pipe. Floating material must
be removed periodically using a specialized company and disposed in appropriate sites.

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DIMENSIONS & DESIGN

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inspection cover inert material

GREASE TRAPS / SAND TRAPS

Code Item E.I. Seats D H a b V grassi Vr.i.* øE øU Q Weight HE HU

(cm) (cm) (mm) (mm) (m3) (m3) (mm) (mm) (l/sec) (Kg) (cm) (cm)

0416 TIPO 6000 200 900 215 215 200 400 2,9 2,7 160 160 5,0 180 173 168
0417 TIPO 8000 250 1000 215 260 200 400 3,7 3,4 160 160 7,0 200 217 212
0418 TIPO 10000 300 1100 215 300 200 400 4,5 4,0 200 200 10,0 265 251 246
0419 TIPO 15000 400 1500 225 440 200 400 7,0 5,0 200 200 15,0 405 400 394

* Total inert material volume

Main parameter for system design is hydraulic retention time (Tr=V/Q). This is fixed in order to have lighter substances separation.
Retention time is different, according to sewage type or its grease content.

Other parameters need to be checked. These are: effective surface (Se=Q/V) and the net volume (Vu=cxQ) for the grease collection.

INFO
Performance:
The grease trap is designed in accordance with DIN 4040 and ISEA guarantees the removal of 90% of the floating
materials.

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