Coalescence filtration of ship oil bilge water with an nonwoven fabric

This article examines phenomena occurring in the process of oil-water emulsion flow through a coalescence fabric filter. The authors determined the flow of oil-water mixture through a fabric partition, the efficiency of filtration ηF and the distribution of oil particle size do by using a Malvern analyzer gauge. The results, presented graphically and in tables, are considered as satisfactory as they meet the standards of Resolution MEPC 60/(33) IMO for shipboard equipment.