CONVENTIONAL OIL-WATER SEPARATORS

MARCH 1995

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Scope References General Performance Design 5.1 Process Design 5.2 Equipment 5.3 Mechanical Design and Materials 5.4 Fire Protection Equipment 5.5 Electrical Classification 5.6 Utility Station 6. Data Sheets History of Change EGE 26-D-1 Oil-Water Separators Data Sheet

1. SCOPE This Guide covers the basic requirements for the design, selection of materials, and fabrication and installation of conventional oil-water separators (hereafter referred to as oil-water separators or separators) and associated equipment used in wastewater treatment applications. While primarily directed toward refining operations, this Guide is applicable to Mobil facilities such as petrochemical and chemical plants, marketing terminals and bulk plants, pipeline, and onshore oil and gas production operations. 2. REFERENCES The following publications form a part of this Guide. The references cited with dates in this Guide were used in its development. For all references which have been superseded, revised, and/or corrected, the user of this Guide is obligated to determine if the latest versions of the cited references have any impact on the content of this Guide or its use. Mobil Technology Company (MTC) Guide Sponsor should be consulted if there are any concerns or questions.
Mobil Engineering Guides EGE 00-C-4 EGE 01-B-7 EGE 14-S-8 EGE 31-B-1 EGE 33-B-9 EGE 33-D-9 EGE 35-B-2 EGE 45-B-61 EGE 45-B-62 EGE 45-B-63 EGS 626 EGS 629 (1993) (1993) (1993) (1989) (1991) (1991) (1993) (1993) (1992) (1991) (1986) (1991) Equipment and Packaged Units General Purchasing Requirements Concrete Design and Construction Storage Tanks Foam Connections Steel Structures Design and Fabrication Electrical Induction Motors Induction Motor Data Sheet Painting Coating and Lining of Storage Tanks Fixed and Portable Fire Fighting Monitors Live Hose Reels for Fire Protection Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets Fire Protection Storage Tanks Fire Protection and Loss Prevention Refineries and Petrochemical Plants

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API (American Petroleum Institute) Publications Publ 421 RP 500 Std 650 (1990) (1991) (1993) Monographs on Refinery Environmental Control-Management of Water Discharges: Design and Operation of Oil/Water Separators Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
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ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Standards A283 D2240 (1993) (1991) Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates Test Method for Rubber Property Durometer Hardness

3. GENERAL 3.1 The oil-water separator equipment shall be furnished as a complete unit, ready for installation in the tank of an industrial wastewater treatment plant. Components of the oil-water separator shall be designed for this service. 3.2 Use of oil-water separators shall be limited to the removal of free oil and suspended solids.

3.3 The preferred design shall provide for a minimum of two channels and shall include the means to isolate the influent, effluent, skimming, and sludge systems of each channel to facilitate the cleaning and maintenance of individual channels. Single channel oil-water separator designs shall be subject to Mobil approval. 3.4 The design of tanks and equipment shall conform with all applicable national and local environmental regulations. 3.5 Equipment shall be purchased in conformance with EGE 00-C-4, except as modified for specific equipment by the project instructions, specifications, and terms and conditions in accordance with Mobils request for quotation. 4. PERFORMANCE 4.1 The oil-water separator shall be capable of removing all oil globules having a minimum diameter of 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) at design conditions in accordance with EGE 26-D-1. 4.2 The oil-water separator shall be designed to provide a quality of effluent with both free oil and suspended solids concentrations in accordance with EGE 26-D-1. 5. DESIGN 5.1 Process Design

The oil-water separator shall be designed in accordance with the API Publication 421. Process specific conditions, as noted in EGE 26-D-1, shall be used in the design. 5.2 Equipment

5.2.1 The oil-water separator shall be the four-shaft chain and flight type installed in a rectangular tank. See Figure 1 for a schematic view of a typical oil-water separator. The oil-water separator shall be furnished as a complete unit, including the following equipment:

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FIGURE 1 TYPICAL TWO-CHANNEL OIL-WATER SEPARATOR

MOBIL ENGINEERING GUIDE EGE 26-B-1 1995 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (h) (I) (j) (k) Reaction jet inlets. Four-shaft, chain-type mechanical oil/solids collector. Solids collection hoppers and drawoff system. Oil skimming device. Oil retention baffle. Effluent weir. Walkways Skimmed oil sump and pump. Covers, if specified in EGE 26-D-1. Rectangular tank, if specified in EGE 26-D-1.
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5.2.2 All surface preparation and painting of steel members shall be in accordance with EGE 35-B-2 and as defined in Table 3 of that Guide for wastewater service. 5.3 Mechanical Design and Materials

Mechanical design considerations and materials are summarized in Table 1. 5.3.1 Reaction Jet Inlets

A fabricated carbon steel manifold or concrete forebay shall be provided to distribute the flow to the reaction jets. The reaction jets shall be spaced equally across the width of the channel. Maximum horizontal jet spacing shall be 1.5 m (5 ft), and an even number of jets shall be used. The distance from the channel wall to the first reaction jet shall be one-half the distance between adjacent jets. The jets shall be positioned at a depth equal to one-half of the normal liquid level downstream of the jets. The reaction jets consist of an orifice and a dished target baffle. The target baffle assembly (Figure 2) shall be constructed of Type 316L stainless steel. The concave surface of the baffle faces the orifice. The flow of water from the orifice is reversed by the baffle, so it impinges on the inlet wall. In this manner, the velocity head is dissipated, and the flow is effectively and uniformly distributed over the cross-sectional area of the tank. Reaction jet design shall be based on the following criteria: (a) (b) (c) Radius of curvature of the baffle, R mm (in.), is equal to the orifice diameter, D mm (in.). Orifice diameter is sized to maintain a design flow velocity of 0.9 m/s (3 fps). Baffle diameter is 25.4 mm (1 in.) larger than the orifice diameter.

(d) Baffle is located 63.5 mm (2.5 in.) downstream from the orifice. This distance is required in order to avoid clogging.

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TABLE 1 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

General:
Number of channels required. Area classification. Two minimum, unless approved by Mobil. Class I, Group D, Division 1.

Oil Skimming Device:

Type Operation. Size of pipe. Rotatable slotted pipe skimmer. Manually operated by means of rack and pinion assembly. A minimum of NPS 12 (NPS = nominal pipe size, inches) outside diameter. A minimum of 9.5 mm (0.375 in.) wall thickness. 60 degree slot with openings a maximum of 760 mm (30 in.) with 50 mm (2 in.) wide bands for stiffening. Carbon steel. Carbon steel collar welded to adjustable. Carbon steel plate. Viton. Threaded brass, nonrising stem, and cast iron handwheel. 75 degrees (total 150 degrees).

Slot dimensions. Material of pipe. Support of pipe. Seal gasket for open end support. Stem assembly. Adjustable rotation angle.

Reaction Jet Inlets:

Design velocity at jet discharge. Number of jets. Jet spacing. Elevation Baffle and bracket material. Maximum 0.9 m/s (3 fps). Even number. Maximum 1.5 m (5 ft). One-half of liquid level in separator channel. Type 316L stainless steel.

Mechanical Collector:
Type Travel speed. Number of sprockets. Space between flights. Bottom travel supports. Skimming travel supports. Flight size. Material of flight. Wearing shoes on flights. Flight wipers. Four-shaft, chain-type flight collectors. 0.6 m/min (2 ft/min). Four (4) sets. 3 m (10 ft) apart on collector chain. Two (2) Type 316L stainless steel T-rails. Type 316L stainless steel angle supported by brackets from the tank wall. 76 mm x 203 mm (3 in. x 8 in.), rectangular in crosssection. Fiberglass-reinforced vinyl ester composite. 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) virgin ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. 6.3 mm (0.25 in.) Viton wiper with Type 316L stainless steel backing plate and hardware.

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TABLE 1 Contd

Mechanical Collector (Contd):

Material of collector chain. Allowable minimum working load of collector chain. Sprockets for collector chain. High strength polymeric type having 152 mm (6 in.) pitch links. Minimum 2,041 kg (4,500 lb). Molded polyurethane, split construction, and Type 316L stainless steel mounting hardware. Head shaft sprockets keyed to shaft. Corner shaft sprockets revolve on bearing sleeves clamped to static shafts. Solid, cold-finished Type 316L stainless steel with deflection a maximum of 3.9 mm/m (0.05 in./ft) of shaft length. Cast iron, babbitted, water lubricated, and self-aligning.

Shafts for collector chain.

Shaft bearings.

Drive Mechanism:
Motor Motor mounting. Gear reducer. Overload protection device. Drive chain. Sprockets for drive chains. Drive chain guard. Class I, Group D, Division 1, explosionproof, Class F insulation, 1.0 service factor. Integrally mounted. Helical gear type, cast iron housing, designed for continuous service and a 1.5 minimum service factor. Torque limiting shear pin device with overload switch trip lug. ANSI heavy-duty heat treated steel roller type. Heavy-duty machined steel and hardened. Split design, oil-tight design.

Oil Retention Baffle:

Location Submergence Material A minimum of 0.3 m (1 ft) downstream of oil skimmer. From top of channel to a minimum of 55 percent water depth. Type 316L stainless steel or concrete.

Effluent Weir:
Location Weir Plate A minimum of 0.6 m (2 ft) downstream of oil retention baffle. Type 316L stainless steel sharp-crested weir with 75 mm (3 in.) adjustment.

Sludge-Collecting Hopper:
Type Dimensions Inverted pyramid. A maximum of 1.8 m x 1.8 m (6 ft x 6 ft) at top and sloping downward at a 60 degree angle to 0.6 m x 0.6 m (2 ft x 2 ft) at bottom. A minimum NPS 4 pipe in center of pyramid.

Sludge drawoff piping.

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TABLE 1 Contd

Separator Tank:
Construction Carbon steel or concrete.

Skimmed Oil Sump:

Construction Carbon steel or concrete.

Cover:
Type Material of construction. Gas blanketing for fixed covers. Off-gas control. Floating or fixed cover. Epoxy-coated aluminum floating covers or fiberglass fixed covers. Nitrogen gas. To atmosphere or vapor recovery/treatment system.

BAFFLE DIAMETER

FIGURE 2 REACTION JET INLET

(e) A hole in the center of the baffle is provided to improve distribution. The diameter, d, mm (in.) of this hole is six percent of the plane area of the baffle; d ' 0.06 (D % 25.4) d ' 0.06 (D % 1) . 5.3.2 Four Shaft Chain-Type Mechanical Oil/Solids Collector

The mechanical collector shall consist of flights mounted on two strands of chain running over four sets of sprockets. The mechanical collector of the oil-water separator shall convey the bottom solids to the solids collection hoppers at the inlet for removal. On the return run of the collector assembly, the flights shall project above the surface of the water and sweep all the floating material to a point in front of the skimming device located at the effluent end of the separator for oil removal. Flights shall be spaced no greater than 3 m (10 ft) apart and shall travel at a speed of approximately 0.6 m/min (2 ft/min).

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(a) Flights Flights shall be 76 mm x 203 mm (3 in. x 8 in.) nominal size, rectangular in cross section, and shall be designed to be nonbuoyant. Fiberglass reinforced vinyl ester composite construction is the preferred material for the flight. Alternative materials, such as redwood, shall be subject to Mobil approval. Polypropylene filler blocks shall be furnished to allow the flight to be securely bolted to the chain attachment. Each flight shall be provided with 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) thick wearing shoes to run on the floor rails and on the angle tracks on the return run. The shoes shall be virgin ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene. All wearing shoes shall be reversible providing two (2) usable wearing surfaces. Each flight shall be provided with a 6.3 mm (0.25 in.) thick Viton wiper at each end to bear against the tank wall. Wipers shall be mounted to the ends of each flight with Type 316L stainless steel backing plate and hardware. (b) Collector Chain Nonmetallic chain is the preferred material for the mechanical collector. Alternative materials, such as metallic chain, shall be subject to Mobil approval. The collector chain (Figure 3) shall be a high strength polymeric type having 152 mm (6 in.) pitch links with an average weight of 2.4 kg/m (1.6 lb/ft). The chain shall have a minimum working load of 2,041 kg (4,500 lb) based upon strength, fatigue, and wear considerations. Chain side bars shall be of fiberglass composite construction. The side bars shall be of a loop configuration to minimize stress concentrations within the member and shall include provisions to maintain pin orientation. The chain pin shall be a minimum of 25.4 mm (1 in.) diameter pultruded fiberglass rod. The pin shall include an aramid reinforced acetile resin sleeve to isolate the rotating members from the fiberglass containing components. Chain pins shall be held in place by Type 316L stainless steel cotter pins. The chain pin shall rotate to distribute wear from sprocket tooth contact around the full periphery of the barrel. The high strength links shall be continuous for the full length of the chain stand with no interspersed attachment links allowed. Flights shall be bolted to flight brackets which mount on extended chain pins and are secured with Type 316L stainless steel cotter pins. The bolts shall be Type 316L stainless steel. (c) Sprockets and Shafts Sprockets for the nonmetallic collector chains shall be molded totally of polyurethane having a minimum hardness of 80 Shore "D" in accordance with ASTM D2240. Alternative materials, such as machined steel and hardened, shall be subject to Mobil approval. The sprockets shall be of split construction and shall have a tooth profile compatible with nonmetallic chain. The headshaft sprocket halves shall be assembled on the shafting with two Type 316L stainless steel full-width clamping bands which exert compressive force around the full periphery of the hub, thereby clamping the sprocket to the shaft where required. The headshaft sprockets shall have the keyway molded into the hub in such a way as to restrict lateral movement of the key and to ensure chain alignment. The cornershaft sprockets shall revolve on bearing sleeves clamped to static shafts. The bearing sleeves shall be molded of polyurethane having a minimum hardness of 80 Shore "D" in accordance with ASTM D2240. The sleeves shall be of split construction and shall include a shoulder at each end to restrict lateral movement of the sprocket. The two sleeve halves shall be secured to the shaft by two Type 316L stainless steel clamping bands. All shafting shall be constructed of Type 316L stainless steel, straight and true and shall extend across the full width of the tank. The headshaft shall be held in alignment with set collars secured by set screws. The head shaft shall turn in bearings mounted to the tank walls. The headshaft shall contain keyways with fitted keys, where necessary, and shall be of sufficient size to transmit the power required. Static shafts shall be supported by fabricated Type 316L stainless steel brackets mounted to the tank walls. Shaft no-load deflection shall not exceed 3.9 mm/m (0.05 in./ft) of shaft length.

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FIGURE 3 TYPICAL NONMETALLIC CHAIN AND FLIGHT ASSEMBLY

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All submerged bearings shall be bolted directly to the tank with self-aligning feature to prevent binding of the bearings on the shafts, even though the tank walls may be slightly out of line. Submerged bearings shall be of cast iron construction, shall be babbitted, and shall be water lubricated for underwater service. If the collector assembly is provided with take-up bearings, they shall be located on the lower corner shaft at the inlet end of the basin. Each take-up bearing shall provide for 254 mm (10 in.) longitudinal movement and shall be fitted with screws and bolted directly to the tank walls. Take-up bearings shall be of cantilevered, fabricated steel design with zinc-plated take-up screws and shall be designed so that no recesses in the tank wall are required to maintain clearances. (d) Floor Rails and Track Angles The flights shall travel along the tank bottom on two Type 316L stainless steel floor rails. For concrete bottoms, the floor rail shall be grouted in place, so that the top of the floor rails are flush with the tank bottom. On the return run, the flights shall travel on angle tracks supported by brackets from the walls of the tank. Support brackets shall be spaced a maximum of 3 m (10 ft) apart. The track and supporting structure shall be constructed of 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) minimum thickness Type 316L stainless steel. (e) Drive Mechanism Each collector assembly shall be driven from a gear reducer through a chain and sprocket drive. The drive chain for collectors installed in the concrete tanks shall be Type 316L stainless steel having 66 mm (2.6 in.) pitch links with an average weight of 5.8 kg/m (3.9 lb/ft). The chain shall be 22 mm (0.87 in) diameter rollers, and the links shall be assembled with 11 mm (0.43 in.) diameter pins. All chain components shall be manufactured of Type 400 series martensitic stainless steel and shall be through-hardened. The drive chain shall have a rated working load of at least 1,497 kg (3,300 lb) and an ultimate strength of 10,886 kg (24,000 lb). The drive chain driven and driver sprockets shall each consist of a polymeric toothed rim bolted to a split polymeric body. The rim and body shall be molded of high performance polyurethane having a minimum hardness of 80 Shore "D" in accordance with ASTM D2240. The sprocket shall have a molded keyway designed to restrict the lateral movement of the key. All sprocket hardware shall be Type 316L stainless steel. A chain tightener shall be provided to allow proper adjustment of the drive chain. A chain guard of fiberglass or other approved material shall be provided. The drive chain for collectors installed in steel tanks shall be an ANSI heavy-duty steel roller type. This chain shall be fabricated from heat-treated steel for wear service, designed for quiet operation, and shall match the sprockets with which it operates. The maximum chain load shall not exceed one-eighth of the ultimate tensile strength of the chain. Drive chain sprockets shall be a heavy-duty type designed for operation with ANSI roller chain. Sprockets can be constructed of machined steel and hardened after machining. A drive unit slide base shall be provided to allow proper adjustment of the drive chain. An oiltight chain guard shall be furnished. The chain guard shall be of a split design or equipped with fill and drain plugs and an oil level indicator or sight glass. Drive units of collector assemblies shall meet the following requirements: (1) All motors shall be designed for continuous duty, Class I, Group D, Division 1, explosionproof, and shall meet the requirements of EGE 33-B-9. Motors shall be rated for 40C (104F) ambient temperature, Class F insulation, 1.0 service factor, and a power rating of at least 125 percent of the maximum required power. The minimum acceptable motor size is 0.375 kW (0.5 hp). (2) The motor shall be integrally mounted on a helical gear reducer, fully enclosed in a cast iron housing with antifriction bearings throughout. The performance and thermal ratings of gear reducers shall be in accordance with the latest American Gear Manufacturers Association

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standards. The gear reducers shall be designed for continuous service and have a minimum service factor of 1.5. External fan cooling is not acceptable. (3) The driven or drive chain sprocket shall be provided with a torque limiting shear pin device with overload switch trip lug. In case of an overload, it shall actuate a microswitch or Mobil-approved alternative at a set alarm torque value equal to the design running torque. The design running torque shall be determined based on a collector flight loading of 18 kg per meter (12 lbs per foot) of tank width times the maximum number of flights traveling on the floor rails. 5.3.3 Solids Collection Hoppers and Drawoff System

Solids collection hoppers and associated piping (Figure 1) shall be installed in the tank floor at the head of the separator section. These hoppers shall be inverted pyramids and have maximum dimensions of 1.8 m x 1.8 m (6 ft x 6 ft) at the top, sloping downward at a 60 degree angle to the bottom, which shall be 0.6 m x 0.6 m (2 ft x 2 ft). Drawoff piping shall be centered in the bottom of the solids hoppers. The drawoff piping shall be designed to isolate each solids collection hopper for individual operation. The piping shall also serve as the tank drain. The drawoff piping shall be designed so that the solids withdrawal pump can completely empty the separator. The solids withdrawal pumps shall be installed in pairs, one acting as a spare. Solids pumps shall be sized to handle design flows based on sequential withdrawal from the solids hoppers. Provision shall be made to allow for the temporary use of portable pumping equipment. Pump type and materials of construction require specific approval by Mobil. 5.3.4 Oil Skimming Device

A rotatable slotted pipe skimmer shall be provided downstream of the collector assembly for the manual removal of floating material (see Figure 4). Alternative designs shall be subject to Mobil approval. The rotatable slotted pipe skimmer shall be mounted so that the slots can be rotated 75 degrees in either direction. Carbon steel pipe, a minimum of NPS 12 in outside diameter and a minimum of 9.5 mm (0.375 in.) in wall thickness, shall be used. A 60 degree slot shall be cut symmetrically about the vertical axis of the pipe, with the edges of the slot serving as a weir which the oil flows over when the pipe is rotated. The edges of the slot shall be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe. At regular intervals a maximum of 760 mm (30 in.), 50 mm (2 in.) wide bands of the full pipe periphery shall be left in the pipe to act as stiffeners. The rotatable slotted pipe skimmer shall be supported at each end to allow it to be adjusted to the water level. The pipe shall be supported by and revolve in a rolled steel collar which shall be welded to an adjustable steel plate. A Viton seal shall be furnished on the open end pipe support to provide a watertight connection to the channel wall without grouting. This seal shall be constructed so that it remains tight even with a slight misalignment of the pipe and collar. The seal shall be readily renewable without removing the pipe from the supporting brackets and shall not bind or impede the smooth action of the revolving pipe. The rotatable pipe shall be manually operated by means of a cast iron handwheel with handle and rack-and-pinion assembly. The handwheel shall be fitted to a structural steel floor stand of welded construction having a nonrising stem. The stem shall be threaded brass and shall turn inside a standard pipe lifting stem which raises and lowers the sliding rack assembly. The rack assembly shall consist of two angles fastened together by two connecting pins and welded to a plate which is welded to the lifting stem. The rack assembly shall move in a cast iron guide bracket to assure positive contact of the connecting pins with a steel pinion segment welded to the pipe. The pinion segment shall rotate on the rack connecting pins so as to permit an easy and accurate means of adjusting the pipe through a 75 degree angle in either direction, for a total of 150 degrees. The operating mechanisms on a double-channel assembly shall be designed for location at the outer ends.

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FIGURE 4 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF ROTATABLE SLOTTED PIPE SKIMMER

5.3.5

Oil Retention Baffle

An oil retention baffle shall be located downstream of the oil skimming device in the main separator channel. The baffle should be installed a minimum of 0.3 m (12 in.) downstream of the pipe skimmer with a minimum submergence of 55 percent of water depth. Baffles shall be constructed of Type 316L stainless steel or concrete and positioned to provide positive oil control for the design life of the separator. Baffles may be vertical or inclined up to 15 degrees in the downstream direction, and they should extend to the top of the channel. 5.3.6 Effluent Weir

The effluent weir wall and weir plate shall be located a maximum of 0.6 m (2 ft) downstream of the oil retention baffle and shall extend from the floor of the channel to a height equal to the water depth minus the depth of normal flow over the weir plate. An adjustable, straight-edge Type 316L stainless steel weir plate of 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) minimum thickness shall be attached to the upstream face of the weir wall along the top. The weir plate shall be level when installed and shall be capable of adjustment as necessary to compensate for differential settlement of the tank. The weir plate shall be designed to provide a minimum 76 mm (3 in.) adjustment.

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5.3.7

Walkways

Walkways shall be furnished to allow access to areas where routine servicing must be performed. All grease fittings, oil fill and drain points, gear mechanisms, and valve operators shall be readily accessible from the top of the walkway without heavy covers or floor plates being raised. In addition, stairways shall be provided for aboveground units. Ladders are not acceptable. Walkways shall meet the requirements of EGE 31-B-1. 5.3.8 Skimmed Oil Sump and Pump

Skimmed oil shall be discharged to a common wall sump. The sump shall be sized to hold approximately 20 minutes flow of oil from a properly designed and operated rotatable pipe skimmer using a flow of approximately 125 liters/min per meter (10 US gpm per ft) of pipe length. The skimmed oil pumps shall be installed in pairs, one acting as a spare. Skimmed oil pumps shall be sized to handle design flows without excessive cycling of the motors. Pump type and materials of construction require specific Mobil approval. 5.3.9 Covers

In accordance with environmental regulations, covers may be required on oil-water separators, oil sumps, and solids sumps. Epoxy-coated aluminum floating covers are preferred over fixed covers, because they eliminate the need for an inert gas blanket and vapor recovery equipment. Provisions may be required to accommodate the necessary clearance between the cover and both the four shaft chain-type mechanical oil/solids collector and the oil skimming device. The cover supplier shall provide the necessary design information. The design of floating covers shall be subject to Mobil approval. Fixed covers, when used, shall be of lightweight construction and made of vinyl ester resin fiberglass-reinforced plastic or other suitable corrosion-resistant material. To avoid formation of iron sulfide inside the separator, carbon steel shall not be used. Access panels for servicing of grease fittings and similar items shall be included on the covers. Fixed covers shall be provided with chain- or cable-restrained explosion vents. The design and installation of the cover and cover seals shall be given careful consideration to ensure that the cover will be pressure-tight at the maximum design internal pressure. Nitrogen purging shall be provided between fixed covers and the liquid surface to avoid formation of an explosive mixture. Vapors shall be controlled in accordance with national or local environmental regulations. The design of fixed covers shall be subject to Mobil approval. 5.3.10 Rectangular Tank

The separator tank construction shall be in accordance with EGE 26-D-1. The supplier shall provide complete drawings for foundation details pertinent to the separator equipment installation, including anchorage location. Construction and materials for the various types of separator tanks shall be as follows: (a) Steel Shell and Bottom The tank shall be designed in accordance with API Standard 650 requirements. Tank design calculations shall include all live and dead loads. A 2 mm (0.08 in.) corrosion allowance shall be provided in excess of the shell plate thickness calculated in accordance with API Standard 650. A cold tar epoxy 400 m (16 mil) coating shall be applied to all internal steel surfaces. However, even if the minimum thickness specified in API Standard 650 exceeds the calculated thickness, the corrosion allowance shall be added to the minimum thickness. The supplier's design calculations shall be subject to Mobil approval. The plate material of construction shall be Grade C mild carbon steel in accordance with ASTM A283, or equivalent.

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The steel tank shall be carbon steel of welded construction with a steel bottom. The baffling compartments, effluent weir wall, oil retention baffle, return run angle track brackets, and drive supports shall be integral components of the steel tank. The tank shall have properly sized flanged connections at the inlet, outlet, the skimmed oil discharge, and bottom sludge draw-off. All welding procedures and all welders shall be qualified in accordance with API Standard 650. Shell welds shall be full-penetration buttwelds and shall be spot radiographed in accordance with API Standard 650. The tank shall be hydrotested upon completion. (b) All Concrete The separator tank concrete design and construction shall be in accordance with EGE 01-B-7. The equipment supplier shall not be required to furnish the tank bottom, outer walls of the separator, effluent weir wall, and overflow sump unless otherwise specified. The equipment supplier shall furnish all dimensions of equipment governing concrete construction. 5.4 Fire Protection Equipment

Oil-water separators shall comply with the fire protection requirements of EGS 629. One 14 kg (30 lb) dry chemical extinguisher meeting the requirements of EGE 45-B-63 shall be located within 15 m (50 ft) of the separator in a fire-safe and easily accessible location. Fixed firewater monitor coverage in accordance with EGE 45-B-61, or a live hose reel meeting the requirements of EGE 45-B-62 shall be available for fire protection of the separator. One hydrant shall also be located in the vicinity of the separator. For fixed covered separators, a semifixed foam protection system shall be installed in accordance with EGS 626 and EGE 14-S-8 to extinguish fires inside the separator. 5.5 Electrical Classification

Electrical classification for oil-water separators shall be in accordance with API RP 500. 5.6 Utility Station

A utility station with air and water sources should be provided and located to give ready access for housekeeping and maintenance activities. 6. DATA SHEETS The supplier shall complete as part of the proposal EGE 26-D-1 and EGE 33-D-9.

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HISTORY OF CHANGE

The history of change contained herein does not constitute a complete listing of revisions and changes made to this document. Only revisions and changes of significant technical content (per sponsor and Steering Committee) are listed. EGE 26-B-1 1995 EGE 26-B-1 1995 supersedes the 1988 version with the following significant technical changes: 1. 2. 3. Nonmetallic chain and flights are the preferred materials. A new data sheet has been added. A tabulated listing of the mechanical components and materials for quick reference has been added.

MOBIL ENGINEERING GUIDE OIL-WATER SEPARATORS DATA SHEET

ISSUE 1 2 Number of Channels: Separator Tank Dimensions m (ft): Effluent Chamber Dimensions m (ft): Tank Wall Construction: Tank Floor Construction: PERFORMANCE DATA Minimum Design Flowrate liters/h (US gpm) Influent Wastewater Temperature C (F) Influent SS Concentration (mg/l) Influent pH Influent Oil Concentration (mg/l) Effluent SS Concentration (mg/l) Effluent Oil Concentration (mg/l) Influent Wastewater Specific Gravity @ 15C (60F) Influent Oil Specific Gravity @ 15C (60F) Influent Wastewater Absolute Viscosity [poise @ 15C (60F)] PROCESS DESIGN AT MAXIMUM FLOW Minimum Oil Droplet Size to be Removed 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) Rate of Rise of Oil Globule m/min (ft/min) Horizontal Velocity m/min (ft/min) Tank Retention Time (min) Effective Separator Dimension m (ft): Length MECHANICAL COMPONENTS Width Normal APPROVED 4 5 Length Length ISSUE APPROVED JOB NAME ITEM NAME LOCATION Width Width Height Height

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JOB NO. ITEM NO.

Freeboard Freeboard

Maximum

Depth

General:
Corrosion Allowance Corrosion Allowance for Internal Parts Coatings: External Required Internal Required

Oil Skimming Device:

Type Operation Size of Pipe Slot Dimensions Material of Pipe Support of Pipe Seal Gasket for Open End Support Stem Assembly Adjustable Rotation Angle

Reaction Jet Inlets:

Design Velocity at Jet Discharge Number of Jets Jet Spacing Elevation Baffle and Bracket Material

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MECHANICAL COMPONENTS Contd

Mechanical Collector:
Type Travel Speed Number of Sprockets Space Between Flights Bottom Travel Supports Skimming Travel Supports Flight Size Number of Flights Material of Flight Wearing Shoes on Flights Flight Wipers Material of Collector Chain Allowable Minimum Working Load of Collector Chain Sprockets for Collector Chain Shafts for Collector Chain Shaft Bearings

Drive Mechanism:
Motor Motor Mounting Gear Reducer Gear Manufacturer Overload Protection Device Drive Chain Sprockets for Drive Chains Drive Chain Guard

Oil Retention Baffle:

Location Submergence Material

Effluent Weir:
Location Length Weir Plate Material Adjustment

Sludge-Collecting Hopper:
Type Dimensions Number of Hoppers Sludge Drawoff Piping Size

Cover:
Type Material of Construction Gas Blanketing for Fixed Covers Off-gas Control