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Whole-House High Flow Oil Adsorbing Filter 20" BB  
 

Removes dissolved and dispersed oils from water instantaneously

Removes up to 95 percent of total hydrocarbons in a single pass

Media can hold 250% of its own weight, no release of removed hydrocarbons

High flow rates, low pressure drop

For use in 20-inch Big Blue filter housings


$125


Clean and Clear Water for The Whole House
Remove the oil in your water easily

The FI-OIL20-BB cartridge is designed to provide an easy and effective method of removing dissolved and dispersed oil in water. This cartridge has been specifically developed and manufactured for the high efficiency removal of dissolved & dispersed oils from water within the gas & oil production industries, marine bilge and ballast water treatment systems, contaminated surface water run off & other industrial process industries. The FI-Oil20-BB, made from modified cellulose-based filter media, is processed into sheets and assembled into cartridges for use in standard 20" Big Blue filter housing. It typically reduces hydrocarbon containment up to 90-95 percent in a single pass. It adds no harmful chemicals to the water, making it completely safe for water using applications.

Oil adsorbing cartridge can be used for

  • 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

Cartridge Performance

For hydrocarbon-absorbing capacity: The cartridge media has the potential to remove up to 2270 grams (5 lbs.) hydrocarbon contaminant. On this basis, the table below provides data on expected life in hours or gallons at several contaminant levels based on a 10 gpm flow rate per 4.5" x 20" cartridge.

    Hydrocarbon Concentration
  (PPM)      (% by weight)

Hydrocarbon Removal
per Minute (grams)
Estimate Life
in Hours
Gallons
Fluid Treated
Estimated Cost per Gallon of Treated Fluid
10
0.001
0.036
106
63,308
0.001
100
0.01
0.36
10.6
6,330
0.01
1000
0.1
3.6
1.1
633
0.11

This oil adsorbing cartridge typically reduces hydrocarbon containment up to 90-95 percent in a single pass. Lower outlet levels of hydrocarbons can be achieved by connecting cartridges in a series. Higher flow rates also can be achieved by connecting cartridges parallel to each other. Certain applications may require pre-filtration.

Change-Out Frequency:
Change-out frequency will depend on the oil burden customers have to handle. Because no appreciable increase in pressure drop is observed during service life, the filter must be changed when its adsorption capacity is exhausted.

Operating Conditions

Temperature Limit: 
125°F (52°C)
Flow Rate: 
5-10 gpm
Pressure Drop (at 5-10 gpm):
0.2-1.0 psi

 

Cartridge Specifications

Model
FI-OIL20-BB
Length
20.125 inch (511 mm)
Outside Diameter
4.5 inch (114 mm)
Core I.D.
1.110 inch (28 mm)
Cartridge Weight
2 lbs
Media
Modified Cellulose
End Caps
Black PVC Plastisol
Center Core
Natural Polypropylene
Outer Net
Polyethylene

Specific Gravity, Viscosity, and Weights of Common Liquids

  Liquid

Specific
Gravity
Viscosity
60°F
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
.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
.96
9000
8.00
Chinawood
.943
1800
7.85
Coconut
.925
500
7.70
Cod
.928
600
7.73
Corn
.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
.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
.933
500
7.77
Neats Foot
.917
1000
7.64
Olive
.912 - .918
550
7.6 - 7.65
Palm
.924
700
7.70
Peanut
.92
500
7.66
Quencing
--
900
--
Rape Seed
.919
900
7.65
Rosin
.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
.883
250
7.35
Turbine (Light)
.91
350
7.58
Turbine (Heavy)
.91
1400
7.58
Whale
.925
450
7.70

Note: Operating flow will vary based on applications, type of pollutants, flow rates and level of contamination.
Disposal: Safe and acceptable method to meet all local and EPA regulation is recommended. End user is responsible for safe disposal of used cartridge at user's cost.

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