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Expression deliquoring of oily sludge from a petroleum refinery plant

D. S. Jean, D. J. Lee

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Abstract

This work evaluates filtration followed by expression characteristics of oil-containing sludge from a dissolved-air-flotation unit of a petroleum refinery plant at a mechanical pressure of 2000 psi. Although slightly but finitely enhancing the deliquoring rate, cationic polyelectrolyte conditioning cannot significantly reduce the residual liquor content after expression. In contrast, freeze/ thaw treatment can significantly improve the sludge's deliquorability and markedly reduce the bound liquor content. Closely examining the freezing time and the required cost revealed that freeze/thaw technique is a feasible means of treating oily sludge from a petroleum refinery plant.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)349-354
JournalWaste Management
Volume19
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 1999
Externally publishedYes

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Research Keywords

  • Compositions
  • Deliquoring
  • Expression
  • Oily sludge

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