The extent of solids dropping out of the bottom of the IGF vessel.

Process audit to establish the root cause of an undesirable sludge in the bottom of an induced gas flotation (IGF) vessel – onshore oil production facility

The client had an issue with an undesirable sludge being caused by the presence of bacteria in the bottom of an IGF vessel.

During the on-site audit, additional equipment was installed so that the process fluids could be monitored and recorded as part of the overall site analysis data gathering programme.

Oil Plus was able to recommend 12 resolutions to issues found with the IGF vessel to the client; including a full review of appropriate biocide treatment options to remove the microbial contamination. Thereby enabling the client to achieve its target Oil in Water discharge value.