Case Study: Upgrade Existing Interceptor to Full Retention Class 1 // Octane

Client/End-User Name:

Airbase

Location:

England

Job Description:

Upgrade existing interceptor to a double skinned full retention class 1 separator

What was the problem the end-user had:

Existing interceptor needed upgrading to comply with current regulations and Octane was called as they had the engineers and groundwork team to carry out all the work required.

Solution:

Existing Oil Water Separator (OWS) removed and new class I Separator installed. Due to it being on an American Airbase a new double skinned full retention class 1 separator was installed which complied with American regulations.

Step 1: Install shoring and concrete base.

Step 2: Position new double skinned separator and secure to base.

Position new interceptor and secure to base

Step 3: Concrete and fill separator.

Concrete and fill interceptor

Step 4: Remove shoring.

Remove shoring

Step 5: Connect all Inlet / outlet pipework.

Connect all Inlet / outlet pipework

Step 6: Reinstate the area.

Outcome:

The outcome for this client was a fully compliant double skinned full retention class 1 separator and the fuel storage tanks cleaned with the fuel spun back into both the petrol and diesel tanks.