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Oil/water separation technology: the options available. Part II. Sewage treatment

Journal Article · · Water Sewage Works; (United States)
OSTI ID:6457785
The separation processes available for treating the more than one billion gal/yr of oil waste estimated to be generated in the US are described. These include flotation, centrifugal separators, emulsion breaking, filter coalescence, biological treatment, carbon adsorption, and membrane filtration. Factors to be considered in selecting the process and equipment are briefly discussed. (JSR)
OSTI ID:
6457785
Journal Information:
Water Sewage Works; (United States), Journal Name: Water Sewage Works; (United States) Vol. 125:8; ISSN WSWOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English