In 1994 OilTrap Environmental Products, Inc. developed a new technology that efficiently strips hydrocarbons from water. In the process of perfecting our systems, we discovered that every waste stream carries multiple diverse contaminants, many calling for different treatment methods.
OilTrap Environmental Products, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of industrial waste water treatment systems specializing in electrocoagulation for water processing, water treatment and water recycling. Until now, there have been only two catagories of water treatment systems. "Mechanical filtration", which places a screen of different technologies in the flow of water to remove contaminants and "Chemical flocculation", which mixes engineered chemicals in the waste water to separate the contaminants from the water.
Our "electro-pulse" technology is an advanced form of electrocoagulation and is now available supporting various applications throughout the U.S. and Canada. Now there is a third generation . . . our electro-pulse technology uses programmed electrical pulses to separate the contaminants from the water. Our extensive background in this technology has resulted in the installation of the following applications.
In response to the demand for integrated systems with the ability to remove multiple contaminants, OilTrap Environmental Products, Inc. has researched the best available treatment technologies and incorporated them into our new systems.
We are building our engineering practice upon hard work, fairness, and quality design. Using today's current technology, combined with the cutting edge technology of tomorrow, we have created a firm that can give our clients the productivity and design standards that they desire.
Our engineers will work with you to create your project. The plans will be designed to meet your particular needs and specifications. From design to planning and management, we are committed to accurate, prompt, courteous and professional service.
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OilTrap Environmental Products, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company that designs and builds industrial water treatment and recycling systems to customer specifications. Our expertise in water cleaning and purification for reuse in processing streams and closed loop systems is unsurpassed.
Our design focus is:
Bio-organic - an all natural processing technology featuring electro-coagulation, requiring no chemical additives.
Integration - system components work together to treat even the most complex waste streams.
Automation - using the latest programmable logic controllers.
Customization - Designed to fit specialized applications.
Introduction to the OilTrap ElectroPulse System
OilTrap Environmental, a leading manufacturer of electrocoagulation (EC) wastewater treatment systems, manufacture’s a new generation of electrocoagulation wastewater treatment systems designed for treating wash-water and wastewater.
The OilTrap ElectroPulse water treatment system can process up to 150 gallons per minute (GPM) of wash-water or wastewater and is typically of a quality that can be recycled or discharged to a sanitary sewer. Average treatment cost is between $0.003 - $0.005 per gallon, or in other words
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ElectroPulse system uses electrocoagulation, an electricity-based technology for treating wash-water and wastewater economically and on-site. As contaminated water passes through the ElectroPulse cells, (3) three treatment reactions occur, which are integral with the OilTrap ElectroPulse EC system:
1)Coagulation – As contaminated water passes through the ElectroPulse cell assembly, DC power is applied to the cell. Metallic ions slough off from the surface of the cell assembly causing the charge of Oil & grease and suspended solids to be neutralized.The charge neutralization causes contaminants to coagulate or to mass together becoming large for easy removal.The ElectroPulse system does not require the use of chemicals expect for pH adjust (if required).
2)Oxidation – As wash-water or wastewater contaminated with heavy metals pass through the ElectroPulse cell, metals are reduced to an oxide.Metal oxides are changed from a dissolved state to a suspended state and are precipitated from the water.Heavy metals that are oxidized by passing through the ElectroPulse cell assembly, generally pass a TCLP test, which provides significant savings for the cost of sludge disposal.
3)Aeration – A natural byproduct of the ElectroPulse EC process is aeration.No air or any other gases are injected into the process, oxygen and hydrogen are disassociated from the water causing the coagulated contaminants to become buoyant.As contaminants rise to the surface, they are skimmed off, leaving a clear phase of water for reuse or discharged to sewer.
The EC treatment process has proven successful in removing a variety of contaminants that are impossible or too expensive to be removed by filtration or chemical treatment systems. Among these contaminants are emulsified oil, TPH (Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon), suspended solids and heavy metals.System operations and sludge management is fully automated through the use of on-board automation.A PLC (programmable logic controller) manages all system processes, monitors operation and errors, and provides direct communication to the factory.The communication kit allows OilTrap technicians to monitor the system, adjust operations and processes, and troubleshoot the system in real-time from the factory.This valuable feature of the ElectroPulse system can dramatically reduce cost and time associated with maintenance and problem-solving. Also, there are no filters to clean or replace.
The ElectroPulse systems are customized and modular for accommodating floor space. Systems are being used in many applications, including heavy equipment washing, marinas, military wash operations, forest products processing, aircraft refurbishing, auto auctions, equipment washing, and metal finishing and deburring.
OilTrap Environmental, which has been manufacturing electrocoagulation water treatment systems since 1993, providing not only highly effective technology but a total solution approach through system design to meet your specific needs and requirements.
OilTrap Environmental Products, Inc. 2775 29th Ave. SW Tumwater, WA 98512
