Oil Recovery and Slop Oil
Emulsion Treatment is a demulsifying product developed for breaking stable oil–water emulsions. Thus enabling higher oil recovery, cleaner water, and reduced sludge volumes
Short description of the process
Oil recovery is usually carried out at a slop oil plant, an industrial facility designed to receive, treat, and recover oil-contaminated wastewater (often called slop oil). This material originates from ships (MARPOL Annex I), refineries, harbors, or industrial sites. The goal is to separate oil, water, and solids so that:
- Oil can be recovered as a usable fuel or raw material.
- Water can be safely discharged (after meeting environmental standards).
- Sludge/solids are treated as hazardous waste or sent to incineration.
- Efficient separation is achieved through a combination of:
- Heat
- Chemistry
- Mechanical treatment
Heating reduces viscosity, chemicals destabilize emulsions, and mechanical equipment such as centrifuges ensures effective phase separation.