Problem: Integrated Water Management needed to produce the cleanest water and oil possible from produced brine and oily wastes in oil production. The company tried belt presses and other technologies that required maintenance, including shutdowns for cleaning. When the equipment was shut down and then opened up again, it released harmful vapors, which was dangerous.
Solution: The company chose low-maintenance, easy-to-operate, high-performing centrifuge Tricanters from Flottweg. The centrifuge is a closed system with controllable venting. The operators only needed to start it up and let it run. Monitoring technology lets operators see what is happening any time. Once it reached the required standards, the setting was secured.
Result: The company experienced growth and high-quality production. The facility increased production while handling and better controlling production quality. The steady-flow throughput, durability and low operating cost made production “10 times better,” according to the facility manager, while reducing maintenance. Technicians created a preventive maintenance program that requires only additional greasing of the bearings and standard changing of worn parts. 859-448-2331; www.flottweg.com
