RWO’s Classic:
OWS-COM
Oily Water Separator
Complying With Your Reliably reaches > IMO type approved
Challenges Fulfilling 5 ppm > MED certified by
German Administration
the 5 ppm Standard limit > Approved by
confirmed by USCG, ABS, DNV-GL,
DNV GL and LR RMRS, RRR, CCS
More than 16000 ships have already been equip-
ped with RWO’s oily water separators since RWO
started its business in 1975. The OWS-COM sys-
tem uses a combination of highly effective open
porous coalescer with automatic backflushing,
together with a second stage emulsion breaking
oil and hydrocarbon polisher.
The periodical backflushing keeps the coalescer
surface clean and offers long lasting operation ac-
cording to IMO MEPC.107(49). The OWS-COM is
part of RWO’s leading Total Water Management
offer.
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Oil Content Monitor
The RWO oily water separating system is equipped
with a 15 ppm oil content alarm device, type tested
and approved in accordance with IMO Resolution
MEPC.107(49). During flushing of the sensor the
overboard discharge valve is in recirculation mode.
According to IMO MEPC.107(49) an additional
hand-operated 3-way valve is installed down-
stream of the oily water separator in the overboard
line to recirculate the water to the bilge whenever
required during Port State Control.
Automatic Bypass
Key Features
To extend the operating life of the demulsifier, an
automatic bypass is fitted to the separating sys-
& Benefits
tem. The oil content monitor periodically checks
the water quality of the first stage separator. If > Most economical: second stage is
below the set max. value, the demulsifier is by- bypassed whenever possible
passed. This results in lower operational cost and
long product life. > Easy to install and maintain
> Oil monitoring device continously
checks effluent
> Suction type: preserves pump
from attrition
> Most compact: suitable for
newbuildings and retrofits
> Improved hydrodynamics for longer
polisher lifetime
Type Capacity Length Width Height Power Empty weight
m3/h mm mm mm kW kg
0.1 0.1 715 650 1100 0.8 125
0.25 0.25 960 750 1005 2.6 180
0.5 0.5 970 750 1050 3.2 195
1.0 1.0 1170 800 1220 3.2 270
2.5 2.5 1510 1060 1485 3.7 457
5.0 5.0 1825 1385 1715 4.6 757
10.0 10.0 2155 1575 2000 5.7 1195
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