Oil Water Separators | BCAS Limited

The Water Resources Act 1991 strictly prohibits the discharge of noxious waste into the water cycle and doing so carries a maximum fine of £20,000.

The oily condensate from a compressed air system is classified as hazardous industrial waste and therefore must be disposed of responsibly i.e., either collected by a licensed waste removal company or treated at source prior to disposal.

Unfortunately, waste disposal can be expensive as it is charged by volume. By installing an oil-water separator however, it is possible to remove residual oil from your compressor condensate, allowing you to safely discharge the cleaned waste into a sewage drain.

There are various techniques that are used to separate the oil from the water in compressed air condensate including adsorption, absorption, and gravitational and mechanical separation. Whichever method is used, oil-water separators (OWS) are simple to install, easy to maintain and are a cost-effective way of meeting your waste management obligations.

BCAS Ltd can help you find the correct one for your particular set-up.

For more information, download our guide to oil-water separators, or contact the BCAS team.

Based in Oxfordshire and with over 35 years in the industry, BCAS has extensive knowledge of compressed air and is ideally placed to give trustworthy advice on relevant legislative matters. This includes Pressure Equipment Regulations, air quality standards and Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR 2000), condensate management and Written Schemes of Examination (WSE’s).

We are fully health and safety accredited with SafeContractor and Constructionline Gold, so you can choose BCAS with confidence. For advice, support or general enquiries, please feel free to get in touch.

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