Why should you use grease remover?
Soluble and insoluble fats in wastewater can cause serious problems. Accumulation of fat in the sewage of companies, especially food industries and restaurants, increases the possibility of clogging of municipal sewage pipes. In this way, irreparable damage is caused to urban infrastructure. Also, greasy wastewater leads to clogging of absorption wells. Absorption wells are often dug in soil areas and the entry of greasy sewage into them causes them to be blocked.
Over time, the fat layer covers the wall of the absorption well and thus the ability to absorb water in the well decreases. With the accumulation of the fat layer on the walls of absorption wells, the well fills up very quickly and when it is emptied, it becomes full faster than before. This cycle of filling and emptying the well increases costs.
In addition, the process of purifying fat from municipal wastewater is very costly and long, and in case of transportation of fatty wastewater from restaurants and food production companies, the biological process of urban wastewater treatment will be disrupted. All these factors, as a result, make the output of municipal wastewater treatment more oily than the standard.
What are the usual fat removal methods?
Due to the importance of purifying fats at the source of production and preventing them from entering the urban sewage, various methods and devices have been created to remove fats. Currently, the following methods are used to degrease the wastewater of these centers:
Gravity skimmers: These devices work based on the weight ratio of fat and water. In gravity grease traps, light weight oils are separated from the waste water of the said centers by giving the wastewater a chance.
Physical and chemical degreasers: In physical and chemical degreasers, different steps are performed to separate fat from wastewater. First, stagnation is established in the fat traps, then the oils are cooled. Finally, the fats are separated from the wastewater of restaurants and food preparation centers, which have more oily wastewater, by injecting chemical substances or performing the bubbling process.
Gravitational (physical) degreasers are less complicated than physical and chemical degreasers, and their use costs little. As a result, today, in most cases, gravity grease traps are used to separate grease from wastewater. In this method, electromechanical equipment is not needed and it is very economical.
How do fat removers work?
So far, we talked about the grease remover and the need to use it. Now the question arises, how does the fat remover work? As you know, fats and oils have a cohesive and hard structure, so they don’t break down easily like other aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms in wastewater.
In this way, if we treat the wastewater without separating the fats and oils, the process of wastewater treatment will be disrupted. All sewage grease may not be removed well, and over time, it will cause clogging and clogging of the municipal sewage system. Finally, the accumulation of fat and the blockage of the urban sewage system cause a lot of damage and costs.
For this reason, all the centers whose waste water fat content is more than normal should separate fats and oils from their waste water using degreasing devices.
In all degreasers, the waste water first passes through a waste collection basket to separate the excess and suspended material in it. In grease trap devices, wastewater passes slowly and at a speed of 50 gallons per minute. In this way, the oil and fat particles in the wastewater come to its surface and pass through the baffles of the degreaser. As a result of these actions, the waste water coming out of the degreaser will be free of any fat and oil particles.
What are the different methods of oil and water separation?
There are different methods for separating water and sediment. In general, the following methods are used to separate oil and fat from water:
Using the API separator
Using the CPI separator
Using an AF or DAF separator
What are the functions of grease trap?
One of the easiest and yet most economical ways to remove grease from municipal sewage is to use a degreaser. By separating fat from sewage at the source of production, these devices prevent the entry of fat and oil into urban sewage and prevent clogging of the urban sewage system. Also, degreasing devices protect absorption wells from the entry of these particles by removing sewage fat.
The fats and oils in restaurant wastewater have a complex structure, and for this reason, they hardly move in the pipes of the municipal sewage system. The complexity of the structure of fats causes them to stick to the walls of absorption wells or sewage transfer pipes. By removing these fats, the grease trap prevents them from entering the municipal sewage and their accumulation.
The waste produced by various centers such as restaurants, schools and kitchens should be controlled. If these wastes are not controlled, they accumulate in the sewer pipes and cause the following problems:
Creating a bad and unpleasant smell
Creating blockages in urban sewage pipes
Prevent the flow of sewage
To avoid such problems, these centers are required to use special equipment to reduce their wastewater. Grease traps are one of the equipments that are required to be used by centers such as restaurants, cooking and food production.
By using a grease trap, it is possible to prevent the absorbent wells from filling up quickly. A basket is often installed in grease traps to prevent solid materials and garbage from entering the sewer. Also, with the help of these devices, the efficiency of urban water treatment plants can be increased.
Types of fat removers in terms of body type
The devices used to degrease wastewater are made of different materials. In general, these devices are made of steel, fiberglass and polyethylene. Polyethylene grease traps are mostly used in residential or office complexes, restaurants and food preparation, car washes or hotels. Generally, polyethylene grease traps are produced in a cylindrical shape. Also, polyethylene degreasers are used to wash metals and degrease them.
Fiberglass models are used to separate oil and fat particles from the waste water of restaurants, hotels and other public centers whose waste water fat content is more than usual. Fiberglass grease traps are generally made in cube shape.
What are the benefits of using grease traps in kitchens?
Devices used as degreasers have many advantages. One of the most important advantages of these devices is the possibility of storing sewage sludge and fats. Also, these devices have a very high efficiency in removing all types of fats and oils. Most degreasing devices are light in weight and therefore easy to use and transport. Installing these devices is also very easy and does not require special skills.
In this way, their construction, installation and commissioning are done quickly. In the devices used for degreasing, there are baskets that can be used to remove suspended particles and settleable substances in the wastewater.
There is no need for complex on-site construction operations to make a grease trap. These devices are usually made of fiberglass and polyethylene and are highly resistant to adverse environmental conditions and corrosion. These devices can be moved and reinstalled even after several years of use. The walls of the grease trap have high resistance and do not suffer from pressure.
Another important advantage of degreasers is that they can be buried in the basement. In this way, the occupation of useful spaces in the kitchen is prevented. These devices have a valve for visiting and draining fat, which makes it easy to operate and drain fat from them. Fat removal devices have many advantages, and for this reason, most centers where the amount of fat produced is high use these devices. By using these devices, the entry of fat into the urban sewage is prevented, and as a result, the urban sewage pipes are not blocked due to the accumulation of fat.
Types of fat removers in terms of body type
The devices used to degrease waste water are made of different materials. In general, these devices are made of steel, fiberglass and polyethylene. Polyethylene grease traps are mostly used in residential or office complexes, restaurants and food preparation, car washes or hotels. Generally, polyethylene grease traps are produced in a cylindrical shape. Also, polyethylene degreasers are used to wash metals and degrease them.
Fiberglass models are used to separate oil and fat particles from the waste water of restaurants, hotels and other public centers whose waste water fat content is more than usual. Fiberglass grease traps are generally made in cube shape.
What are the benefits of using grease traps in kitchens?
Devices used as degreasers have many advantages. One of the most important advantages of these devices is the possibility of storing sewage sludge and fats. Also, these devices have a very high efficiency in removing all types of fats and oils. Most degreasing devices are light in weight and therefore easy to use and transport. Installing these devices is also very easy and does not require special skills.
In this way, their construction, installation and commissioning are done quickly. In the devices used for degreasing, there are baskets that can be used to remove suspended particles and settleable substances in the waste water.
There is no need for complex on-site construction operations to make a grease trap. These devices are usually made of fiberglass and polyethylene and are highly resistant to adverse environmental conditions and corrosion. These devices can be moved and reinstalled even after several years of use. The walls of the grease trap have high resistance and do not suffer from pressure.
Another important advantage of degreasers is that they can be buried in the basement. In this way, the occupation of useful spaces in the kitchen is prevented. These devices have a valve for visiting and draining fat, which makes it easy to operate and drain fat from them. Fat removal devices have many advantages, and for this reason, most centers where the amount of fat produced is high use these devices. By using these devices, the entry of fat into the urban sewage is prevented, and as a result, the urban sewage pipes are not blocked due to the accumulation of fat.
When does the liposuction device need to be pumped?
For a better performance of the grease trap, it is recommended to empty these layers by pumping when 25% of its space is occupied by food and fat layers. You need a deep layer of high pressure water to completely drain these layers. In general, the pumping rate of the fat remover depends on the following factors:
Cleaning method: To reduce the amount of fat and oil in the drain solution, it is better to clean the cooking utensils before washing them. For example, before washing cooking pots, first empty the contents completely. By doing this, you will prevent these substances from entering the sewage and preventing their accumulation in the grease trap. Also, liquids with very high fat content and frozen oils should not enter the sewage flow.
Type of food: The more fat in the food being cooked, the more times the device needs to be pumped. As a result, foods such as meat, animal and vegetable butter, and sauces have a higher fat content, and using them will add more fat to the machine.
Amount of food: The amount of food produced in a restaurant or hotel has an effect on the amount of fat in its waste water. For example, when gatherings and conferences are held, more food is produced, and in the same way, the volume of fat entering the sewage increases.
The size of the receiver of the fat remover: the smaller the size of the receiver of a fat remover, the more often that device needs to be pumped.
What features should the installation location of the grease trap have?
The grease trap is one of the important components of every kitchen. Therefore, it should be installed in a place that is easy to access. It is important to choose the right place to install and set up the device for visiting, draining fats, and repairing the fat remover. You should place this device as close as possible to the sewage production center. With this, the length of the sewage piping is greatly reduced and the possibility of clogging and blockage is also reduced.
Another point in choosing a place to install the grease trap is to keep it away from vehicles and people passing by. It is better to install the degreaser in a place with high temperature. Sewage separation is easier at high temperature.
What points should be observed when installing a restaurant grease remover?
We said that one of the most important equipments of any restaurant is a grease trap. When installing this device, some points must be observed to have the best performance. For example, when installing the degreaser, you must place it at the proper depth. By doing this, the device achieves the proper slope for the inlet pipe. Also, you should implement a standard and strong foundation for the restaurant degreaser.
In places where the water level is high, it is better to think of measures to prevent the degreaser from submerging. This is especially important for devices that weigh less. The soil cover around the grease trap should be thick enough, and if needed, you should work on a concrete cover on the tank.
For better maintenance of the device, horizontal flanges can be used. With the help of the flange, you will have enough confidence in the placement of the grease trap, thus you will prevent sewage from leaking into the place. You can also fasten the tank with a strap to keep the device more secure. In addition, by bolting the tank legs to the foundation, the device will be placed more firmly.
Important points when using restaurant and kitchen grease remover
The grease trap is one of the important equipments of every restaurant and kitchen, which should be used very carefully. Observing a series of tips will increase the life of this device. It is better to clean the device every day, this work is especially necessary for the garbage collection part of the device and helps it work better. Avoid enzymes or substances like them that may lead to the release of fat from the tank of the device.
Regularly check and check all the parts that affect the degreasing performance of the device. Never pour hot sewage down the sink. You should wait until the temperature of the hot sewage has decreased a little before disposing of it. This will increase the efficiency of the grease trap. Also, before washing the dishes, throw away the food left in it and then wash them. By doing this, you prevent the device from clogging and filling.
