OIL-WATER SEPARATOR INSPECTIONS

Know whether your separator is working before a discharge problem becomes an expensive shutdown. Watermen provides practical onsite inspections for industrial oil-water separators, associated pumps, piping, controls, and discharge systems.

WHAT WE INSPECT

• Separator chambers, baffles, coalescing media, and sludge accumulation

• Inlet and outlet piping, valves, and flow paths

• Pumps, floats, alarms, control panels, oil skimmers, and collection equipment

• Signs of carryover, corrosion, leaks, blockages, or short-circuiting

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

• Clear explanation of findings

• Photographs of equipment and problem areas

• Written inspection report

• Maintenance and repair recommendations

• Repair estimate when corrective work is needed

COMMON REASONS TO CALL

Oil or solids at the discharge, slow flow or backups, high liquid levels, failed alarms or pumps, permit-related needs, preparation for regulatory visits, preventive maintenance, or evaluation of an older separator before repair or replacement.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND RECORDS

Reviewing separator condition and available cleaning and maintenance records helps facility staff identify concerns before they develop into larger problems and keep documentation available for regulatory review.

A CHECKLIST AGREED WITH YOUR FACILITY

Watermen develops a site-specific inspection checklist and report using our experience and the data points your facility wants recorded. You review and approve the inspection scope before work begins. After each inspection, you receive the completed agreed checklist and report, providing consistent records across visits.

INSPECTING UNDER OPERATING CONDITIONS

We prefer to inspect while the system is operating so we can observe its performance. Inspection conditions and access are discussed for your site and the agreed scope.

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE FIND A PROBLEM?

Watermen notifies you of the issue and recommends corrective action. At your direction, we may make the repair when we can, provide a contractor or help you work with a contractor. Your own staff may also perform the repairs. The next step follows your preferred approach.