If
there is potential for a high-solids loading, such as vehicle
wash racks, PSI can suppply an integral solids interceptor
on the front end of the vessel. The PSI design will not allow
oil to accumulate in the solids collection chamber and will
decrease the frequency required for maintenance of the separator.
On installations where the flow can not gravity
discharge form the separator, PS International can design
and supply automatic water pump-out systems. These spearators
are equipped with an integral compartment and either a simplex
or duplex pump package. PSI recommends pumps installed with
a guide cable system allowing easy removal and reinstallation
of the pump from grade. PSI has a UL listed panel shop that
manufactures custom control panesl specifically designed for
lead-lag and/or alternating pump operation with high water
level alarms.
Some oil-water separators are installed in
locations where there is a potential for a large oil spill.
For these applications, a popular option supplied by PS International
is an automatic inlet shut-off valve. A high performance butterfly
valve and electronic actuator operate in conjunction with
a PSI control panel and stainless steel oil interface probe
to ensure that large oil spills will not pass through the
separator and cause harm to the environment. This system is
superior to mechanical float type stop valves that are mounted
inside the separator on the outlet pipe. If the outlet pipe
is closed, flow coming to the separator can pressurize the
vessel and/or push oil up the manways and out the separator
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