Rocla ecoSep oil-water separator and ecoStop spill control system

Rocla’s ecoSep product range is designed to reduce the risk for companies that handle oil and sediments from wastewater, with its 2-in-1 technology offering both a spill control system and oil-water separator in one.

The ecoSep oil-water separator is a below-grade device that permanently separates oil from water and virtually eliminates the formation of oil emulsions within the unit. The ecoStop spill control system that comes included in the separator contains any spills on-site in either a below- or above-grade area. The product is useful for oil as well as sediments found in wastewater and industrial runoff.

The separator eliminates sediments and oil from point source runoff in areas such as floor drains and non-point source stormwater run-off from industrial areas such as refuelling depots. The standard units are available in flow rates of 3, 10 and 20 L/s with custom-designed units to 100 L/s.

The system is supplied as a two-tank design. The first precast concrete chamber removes grit and other solids and the second chamber separates oil from the water through a combination of gravity and the coalescing separator. This chamber also contains the spill control system, which detects and responds to spills automatically.

The spill control system is installed in a precast concrete chamber, downstream from a segregated hydrocarbon containment area. When maximum storage or liquid capacity is reached, the shut-off valve will be activated to stop the discharge of materials into the surrounding area.

The ecoSep separator system has large access covers to allow for easier routine cleaning and maintenance. The ecoStop spill control system is included as part of the product but can also be purchased individually.

The system is suitable for locations including fuelling facilities, oil storage areas, repair workshops, treatment centres for industrial waste and more.