At the top of the riser area is the water separator.
Environmental regulations require ships to operate a device known as an oily water separator to filter the oil out of the water.
The system consists of all vital components for monitoring and controlling the discharge from the vessel's oily water separator.
The bilge water from the oily water separator is pumped through the white box and analyzed by an oil content meter.
SAS Safety Corp. recommends using a high quality oil and water separator prior to installation of Pure-Air 2000.
The company's diesel-pump technology, including products like diesel filters and water separators, has been used in automotive, agricultural, and heavy-equipment engines.
"This policy will apply to all wastewater, ballast water, water discharged through the oily water separator, and all forms of solid waste."
The vacuum pump is protected by an integrated water separator.
The feedwater enters into the downcomer region and combines with water exiting the water separators.
To prevent further contamination, the first phase, already initiated, has included construction of a new oil- water separator and holding tank, and the placing of concrete over all areas where firemen practice.