{"id":261,"date":"2025-05-29T13:46:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T01:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/?p=261"},"modified":"2025-05-29T13:46:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T01:46:24","slug":"curious-about-oil-water-separator-units-osc-units","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/index.php\/2025\/05\/29\/curious-about-oil-water-separator-units-osc-units\/","title":{"rendered":"Curious about Oil Water Separator units (OSC Units)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After recently installing an Atlas Copco OSC unit we thought we would go through the Pros of Using an Oil-Water Separator (OSC) units.&nbsp; The benefits of OSC far outweigh the cons.&nbsp; Let\u2019s have a quick look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>O<\/strong>il is separated more effectively thanks to innovative dual-stage filtration technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>S<\/strong>trict clean water standards pose no problem because the OSC delivers extremely high purity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C<\/strong>artridges and filter bags that capture the filtered oil make condensate treatment easier and a lot less messy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oil-water separators (OSC) are handy devices used across various industries to keep our NZ waterways clean by removing oil and other nasty stuff from water leaving as low as 5 parts per million (ppm).&nbsp; This achieves a very high-water purity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s dive into the advantages of using an OSC, so you can make an informed choice around this system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Regulatory Compliance<\/strong><br>Many businesses need to follow strict environmental regulations regarding wastewater discharge. An OSC can help you stay on the right side of the law, avoiding hefty fines and legal headaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost-Effective<\/strong><br>By cutting down on the amount of oil and contaminants in wastewater, OSCs can lower your treatment and disposal costs. This can lead to significant savings for your business over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OSC has an effortless maintenance system which simplifies and reduces service time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Versatility<\/strong><br>OSCs are pretty versatile and can be used in various settings, from industrial sites and oil refineries to car washes and stormwater systems. They\u2019re a solid solution for different industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Water Quality<\/strong><br>By effectively removing oil and other contaminants, OSCs enhance the quality of the water being discharged, which is a win for downstream users and the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will need to consider your specific operational needs, budget, and regulatory requirements, to establish if an OSC is the right fit for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more info check out this link to the Atlas Copco Website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlascopco.com\/en-nz\/compressors\/products\/condensate-treatment\/osc-12-2500-oil-water-separator\">https:\/\/www.atlascopco.com\/en-nz\/compressors\/products\/condensate-treatment\/osc-12-2500-oil-water-separator<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After recently installing an Atlas Copco OSC unit we thought we would go through the Pros of Using an Oil-Water Separator (OSC) units.&nbsp; The benefits of OSC far outweigh the cons.&nbsp; Let\u2019s have a quick look. Oil is separated more effectively thanks to innovative dual-stage filtration technology Strict clean water standards pose no problem because [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":262,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/OSC-image.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/261","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=261"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/261\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":263,"href":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/261\/revisions\/263"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=261"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=261"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fullflowservices.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}