OIL WATER SEPARATOR SYSTEM
ADVANCED OIL-WATER SEPARATION
HOW IT WORKS
Recover hydrocarbons. Improve water quality. Protect the environment.
ProSpin is a hydrocyclone-based oil-water separation system designed to address hydrocarbon contamination in industrial and mining wastewater applications.
Procon Environmental Technologies is at the forefront of innovative oil water separation technology primarily focused on addressing water pollution caused by hydrocarbon residue generated by processing plants on the mines.
Prospin is a complex design that works on a simple principle, the oil water is pumped tangentially into the large diameter end of the separator, this initiates a spinning vortex which is accelerated as it moves down the tapered separation tube.
The motion propels the water to the outer walls due to its higher density, while the oil with lower density is moved to the centre. The separated oil is extracted via an orifice located at the outlet of the separator, then the treated water is discharged on the other end of the tube.
Recycled Waste Water
Re-use of effluent water in the wash bays and pollution control dams and other water-based applications.
Cost Effective Solution
Lower maintenance, reduced equipment failure which increases production and optimizes plant performance.
HYDROCARBON RECOVERY
Increased hydrocarbon & contaminants recovery from the effluent plant.
SMART MONITORING
MAKE YOUR OIL-WATER SEPARATOR SMARTER
For selected ProSpin Oil-Water Separator installations, Procon can offer a premium SCADA control and monitoring system. The Smart Monitoring system is designed to provide enhanced visibility and control of key system operations through a centralised digital interface. The monitoring configuration can be tailored according to the specific system design and site requirements.
SMART MONITORING IS AVAILABLE AS A PREMIUM PROSPIN FEATURE.
key benefits
- REAL-TIME SYSTEM VISIBILITY 100%
- CENTRALIzED CONTROL 100%
- PERFORMANCE MONITORING 100%
- PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE 100%
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING 100%
MORE THAN A SYSTEM SUPPLIER
A PARTNER THROUGHOUT THE LIFECYCLE OF YOUR SYSTEM
Let Procon assess your application and explore an oil-water separation solution designed around your site’s requirements. Whether you require a permanent installation, mobile treatment capability, maintenance support or a complete multi-stage oil-water treatment solution, our team can assist.
SYSTEM ASSESSMENT
Understanding the site, water characteristics and application.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Developing an appropriate treatment approach around the site’s requirements.
INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING
Supporting the deployment and operational handover of the system.
MAINTENANCE PLANS
Structured servicing to support reliable operation.
SPARE PARTS SUPPORT
Access to relevant components required to maintain the system.
Comparison Table
Free Oil Recovery
The ProSpin Free Oil Recovery system is a highly effective and innovative solution designed to efficiently remove free floating oil from the surface of the water. Unlike standard rope or mop skimmers, ProSpin can handle greater volumes of oil, making it an ideal choice for various industrial and environmental applications.
Primary Function
Recover floating (free-phase) oils from water surfaces
Oil Type
Free-floating oil only (non-emulsified)
Separation Mechanism
Self adjusting skimmers
Recovery Output
Recovered oil can often be reused or sold
Oil Water Separator
The Prospin Oil Water separator is a revolutionary system that solves the issue of residual oil waste in by using mixed flow de- oiling hydrocyclones which results in higher separation rate. Prospin has been tried and tested with results that demonstrates the efficient separation of oil and other contaminants from water.
Primary Function
Separate oil and suspended solids from water to prevent pollution.
Oil Type
Free oil & emulsified oil
Separation Mechanism
Hydrocyclone
Recovery Output
Separated oil typically sent to disposal or further treatment
System Maintenance
Despite its critical role, water infrastructure in many mining operations is often underprioritized, water reticulation systems that distribute and recycle water throughout a mining site, must be regularly maintained and environmentally compliant. When these systems are poorly designed or inadequately managed, the consequences have a ripple effect far beyond the mine itself.
Key Failures and Their Environmental Impacts
- Leakages and Overflow: Cracked pipelines and overburdened reservoirs can release contaminated water into the soil and nearby water bodies, leading to persistent pollution.
- Tailings Dam Failures: Insufficiently designed maintained tailing storage facilities can collapse or overflow, releasing toxic sludge into rivers and wetlands.
- Cross-Contamination: Inadequate separation of process water from clean water supplies can result in widespread contamination of potable water sources.
- Stagnant Water Pools: Poor circulation fosters breeding grounds for disease vectors such as mosquitoes, escalating public health risks.
The cost of substandard systems
The installation of substandard oil water separator system can be detrimental to production and can lead to following:
- Decrease in treated water quality
- Large volumes of liquid hazardous waste
- Limited possibility for water re-use
- Endless breakdowns and equipment failures
