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OAC Oil Adsorbing Cartridges
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Summary
Product identification
The OAC-20BB Oil Adsorbing Cartridge is made from modified cellulose-based filter media. It is designed to chemically bond specifically with hydrocarbons and other pollutants, including dissolved and dispersed oils in water. It is intended for use in standard 20-inch Big Blue® filter housings.
Key features include:
- Instantaneous adsorption, more effective than activated carbon.
- Up to 90 percent of total hydrocarbons are removed in a single pass.
- High flow rates.
- Removes dissolved and dispersed oils.
- Low pressure drop.
- Media can hold 250-300 percent of its own weight, with no release of removed hydrocarbons.
Operating limits
- Temperature Limit: 125°F (51.7°C)
- Flow Rate: 5-10 gpm (19-38 L/min)
- Pressure Drop (at 5-10 gpm): 0.2-1.0 psi (0.01-0.07 bar)
Mechanical / hydraulic
- Dimensions:
- Length: 20.125 in. (511 mm)
- Outside Diameter: 4.5 in. (114 mm)
- Core I.D.: 1.110 in. (28 mm)
- Weight: 1.75 lbs. (0.8 kg)
- Media Area: 18 sq. ft. (1.6 sq. m.)
- Construction Materials:
- End Caps: PVC Plastisol
- Center Core: Natural Polypropylene
- Outer Net: Polyethylene
- Media: Modified cellulose-based
Performance
The cartridge typically reduces hydrocarbon contamination by up to 90-95 percent in a single pass. Lower outlet levels can be achieved by connecting cartridges in series, and higher flow rates by connecting them in parallel.
The hydrocarbon-adsorbing capacity of the cartridge media is up to 2270 grams (5 lbs.) of contaminant. The following table provides estimated life data based on a 10 gpm flow rate per 4.5" x 20" cartridge:
| Hydrocarbon Concentration (PPM) | Hydrocarbon Concentration (% by weight) | Hydrocarbon removal per Minute (grams) | Estimate Life in Hours | Gallons Fluid treated | Estimated Cost per gallon of treated Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0.001 | 0.36 | 106 | 63,308 | 0.001 |
| 100 | 0.01 | 3.6 | 10.6 | 6,330 | 0.01 |
| 1000 | 0.1 | 36 | 1.1 | 633 | 0.11 |
Note: Operating flow will vary based on applications, type of pollutants, flow rates, and level of contamination.
Applications
- Gas and oil facilities
- Leisure/commercial shipping bilge water
- Surface water runoff (truck stops, airports, parking lots)
- Auto service stations
- Machine shops
- Industrial processes
- Factories and repair shops
- Car and truck washes
Installation / Maintenance
Certain applications may require pre-filtration. Change-out frequency depends on the oil burden in the application. As no appreciable increase in pressure drop is observed during service life, the filter must be changed when its adsorption capacity is exhausted.
Disposal: A safe and acceptable method to meet all local and EPA regulations is recommended. The end user is responsible for the safe disposal of the used cartridge at the user’s cost.
Reference Data for Various Liquids
| Liquid | Specific gravity | Viscosity 60ºF | Weight lbs/gallon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Liquids | |||
| Water | 1.0 | 31.5 | 8.33 |
| Gasoline | .68–.74 | 30 | 5.6–6.2 |
| Jet Fuel | .74–.85 | 35 | 6.2–7.1 |
| Kerosene | .78–.82 | 38 | 6.5–6.8 |
| Turpentine | .86–.87 | 33 | 7.2 |
| Varnish Spar | 0.9 | 1600 | 7.5 |
| Fuel Oil and Diesel Oil | |||
| No.1 Fuel Oil | .82-.95 | 38 | 6.8-7.9 |
| No.2 Fuel Oil | .82-.95 | 50 | 6.8-7.9 |
| No.3 Fuel Oil | .82-.95 | 68 | 6.8-7.9 |
| No.5A Fuel Oil | .82-.95 | 400 | 6.8-7.9 |
| No.5B Fuel Oil | .82-.95 | 600 | 6.8-7.9 |
| No.6 Fuel Oil | .82-.95 | 70000 | 6.8-7.9 |
| No.2D Diesel Fuel | .82-.95 | 68 | 6.8-7.9 |
| No.3D Diesel Fuel | .82-.95 | 120 | 6.8-7.9 |
| No.4D Diesel Fuel | .82-.95 | 600 | 6.8-7.9 |
| No.5D Diesel Fuel | .82-.95 | 5000 | 6.8-7.9 |
| Crankcase Oil - Automobile Lubricating Oils | |||
| SAE 10 | .88-.935 | 600-900 | 7.3-7.8 |
| SAE 20 | .88-.935 | 900-3000 | 7.3-7.8 |
| SAE 30 | .88-.935 | 3000-4400 | 7.3-7.8 |
| SAE 40 | .88-.935 | 4400-6000 | 7.3-7.8 |
| SAE 50 | .88-.935 | 6000-10000 | 7.3-7.8 |
| SAE 60 | .88-.935 | 10000-17000 | 7.3-7.8 |
| SAE 70 | .88-.935 | 17000-45000 | 7.3-7.8 |
| Transmission Oils - Automobile Transmission Gear Lubricants | |||
| SAE 90 | .88-.935 | 5500 | 7.33-7.79 |
| SAE 140 | .88-.935 | 12000 | 7.33-7.79 |
| SAE 250 | .88-.935 | 50000 | 7.33-7.79 |
| Other Oils | |||
| Castor Oil | 0.96 | 9000 | 8.00 |
| Chinawood | 0.943 | 1800 | 7.85 |
| Coconut | 0.925 | 500 | 7.70 |
| Cod | 0.928 | 600 | 7.73 |
| Corn | 0.924 | 700 | 7.70 |
| Cotton Seed | .88 – .925 | 600 | 7.33 – 7.7 |
| Cylinder | .82 – .95 | 14000 | 6.83 – 7.9 |
| Navy No.1 Fuel | 0.989 | 1100 | 8.24 |
| Navy No.2 Fuel | 1.0 | 24000 | 8.33 |
| Gas | .887 | 90 | 7.39 |
| Insulating Lard | .912-.925 | 600 | 7.6 – 7.7 |
| Linseed | .925-.939 | 500 | 7.7 – 7.82 |
| Raw Menhadden | 0.933 | 500 | 7.77 |
| Neats Foot | 0.917 | 1000 | 7.64 |
| Olive | .912-.918 | 550 | 7.6 – 7.65 |
| Palm | 0.924 | 700 | 7.70 |
| Peanut | 0.92 | 500 | 7.66 |
| Quenching | -- | 900 | -- |
| Rape Seed | 0.919 | 900 | 7.65 |
| Rosin | 0.98 | 7800 | 8.16 |
| Rosin (Wood) | 1.09 | Extreme Viscose | 9.1 |
| Sesame | 0.923 | 500 | 7.69 |
| Soya Bean | .927-.98 | 475 | 7.72 – 8.16 |
| Sperm | 0.883 | 250 | 7.35 |
| Turbine (Light) | 0.91 | 350 | 7.58 |
| Turbine (Heavy) | 0.91 | 1400 | 7.58 |
| Whale | 0.925 | 450 | 7.70 |
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