How To Cost-Effectively Remove Oil Contaminants From Industrial Wastewater

Lisa Walters, Global Segment Manager for PPG Filtration Technologies will discuss the challenges associated with treating oily wastewater generated by diverse manufacturing operations. This wastewater, often difficult to treat for reuse or safe disposal, poses environmental and economic concerns. Traditional methods are often costly, leading to a search for more efficient solutions.

Technological advancements in material development and antifouling treatment have yielded microfiltration (MF) and ultrafiltration (UF) membranes capable of efficiently handling oil-contaminated wastewater without excessive fouling, thereby offering a cost-effective solution for oil removal.  

The speaker will compare the performance of UF/MF membrane technology to different filtration methods and showcase real-world examples demonstrating the efficacy of UF/MF membrane filtration in separating difficult to treat oil and grease from water, often offering improved flux rates compared to traditional membranes. 
The implementation of UF/MF membranes presents a promising and economically viable approach for effectively removing oil contaminants from industrial wastewater, addressing critical environmental concerns while offering cost-saving benefits to a range of manufacturing operations.