How to design the external dimensions of an oil-water separation tank
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How to calculate the oil-water separation time, and how to select the equipment size
Normally, we manufacture tanks with flat bottoms and lids, equipped with outlets on both the top and bottom – the lighter materials come out from the top while the heavier ones come out from the bottom. The feed inlet is located in the middle of the tank. To calculate the volume, it’s necessary to refer to pilot test data to determine the required residence time in order to achieve good stratification. The volume can then be calculated by multiplying the volumetric flow rate of the feed by the residence time. When selecting the external dimensions of the tank, it’s advisable to use a higher height-to-diameter ratio to minimize the impact of feeding on the stratification process. Your design is different, but the principle remains the same
Thank you. The issue I’m considering right now is that the equipment on the factory floor is quite large in size, and I’d like to reduce that size during the design phase