Client: New York Power Authority

Location: New York, USA

Solution: Oil Water Seperation and Filtration System

Industry: Power & Utilities

Overview

The New York Power Authority contacted MyCelx because they needed a small but dynamic system capable of removing oil and contaminants that collected in the containment tanks before they were discharged into the Niagara River. The solution would have to be environmentally responsible and effective enough to handle the capacity of 11,000 gallons of water which, at the time, was being pumped only periodically and then hauled off-site. It was also important to avoid creating a huge pressure drop or increasing maintenance expectations.

MyCelx proposed a two-stage solution as the last barrier of defense. Particle filters were first employed for the removal of suspended solids. Engineers then installed MyCelx PCB filters to capture the oil and PCBs. The New York Power Authority continues to enjoy exceptional results, including:

• Oil and PCBs successfully removed at <1 ppm
• Operating costs of $0.3/1000 gallons
• Only 8’ x 5’ x 6’ footprint required
• Operating pressure drop of <5 psi
• Only 2-3 man-hours needed for maintenance each year

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