Complete Solutions for Petroleum Refineries
Refinery sites demand robust, scalable systems capable of treating high volumes of hydrocarbon-contaminated water from multiple sources across your facility. Baldwin designs and supplies comprehensive wastewater systems that treat everything from surface oils to chemically complex process water.
Oil Skimmers (Belt, Tube & Floating)
These skimmers serve as a front-line defence for capturing floating oils and hydrocarbons from tanks, bunds, and ponds before entering downstream systems. Floating skimmers with 360º access are particularly effective in open collection areas, including storage tanks and oil-water separator pits.
Clarifiers
Used to settle heavy solids, grit, and sludge from refinery wastewater using gravity. Ideal for pre-treatment of wastewater with high sediment loads or during water treatment for fuel and chemical storage.
Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Systems
DAF systems are designed to remove emulsified oils, fine solids, grease, detergents, and surfactants using micro-bubble flotation. These systems are crucial for wastewater containing surfactants or detergents from refinery cleaning processes.
pH & Dosing Systems
These systems maintain chemical balance and adjust water chemistry to ensure safe discharge or further treatment. Particularly critical for neutralising acidic or alkaline wastewater from chemical refining operations, such as those involving hydrocarbons, fuel additives, and cleaning chemicals.
Filtration & Polishing Media
Final-stage filtration systems remove trace contaminants, suspended solids, and oil residues from refinery wastewater. These systems are essential for improving water quality before discharge or reuse.
Control Panels
Smart control systems automate and monitor all parts of the wastewater treatment process. Easily adjustable to suit changing site conditions and the dynamic nature of petroleum refining operations.
Custom Fabrication
No two refineries are the same. Baldwin offers fully customised systems designed for specific flow rates, available space, and site layout. Skid-mounted and modular options available.
Coalescing Plate Oil Water Separators (CPOWS)
Coalescing plate oil water separators use parallel plate technology to efficiently separate free-floating oil, diesel, and fuel from refinery wastewater. Compact and low-maintenance, these units are suited to high-flow areas including loading bays, bunded storage zones, and process water discharge points across your refinery.
What Are the Benefits of Installing the Right System?
The right wastewater treatment setup is not just about meeting compliance. It also improves site efficiency, reduces water waste, and minimises long-term operational costs.
What are the Key Benefits?
- Efficient Oil and Hydrocarbon Removal: Protects local waterways by ensuring treated water meets environmental discharge requirements for oil and fuel contaminants.
- Scalable and Modular Design: Baldwin systems are designed to scale, making them suitable for refineries of all sizes, from small operations to large industrial complexes.
- Supports Water Reuse: Treated water can be reused for washing, cooling, or dust suppression in refinery operations through industrial wastewater recycling systems, reducing water consumption and operational costs.
- Reduced Risk of Environmental Fines: Helps refineries meet EPA, local council, and regulatory discharge standards, reducing the risk of fines.
- Simplified Maintenance and Monitoring: Automated control panels and modular units reduce manual oversight and streamline maintenance for refinery wastewater systems.
- Protects Critical Infrastructure: Keeps contaminants out of key equipment and drainage systems, extending the lifespan of refinery assets and minimising maintenance costs.
Applications Across the Refinery
Baldwin’s systems support a wide range of wastewater treatment needs across refinery operations, from high-risk areas to complex process water treatment:
- Petroleum Depots & Loading Bays: Captures oil from high-risk spill zones and truck fill areas.
- Stormwater Runoff Management: Prevents hydrocarbons from entering storm drains or waterways.
- Tank Farms & Storage Facilities: Treats water in bunded areas and containment zones.
- Process & Washdown Areas: Separates oil, chemicals, and solids from cleaning and equipment washdown water.
- Bund Water Treatment: Ensures water released from spill containment areas is safe for discharge.
