Our Applications

Application

Oily wastewater is generated in many industrial sectors, including oil & gas production, refineries, petrochemical facilities, offshore platforms, metal processing, and industrial cleaning operations. These effluents typically contain free oil, dispersed and emulsified hydrocarbons, suspended solids, and dissolved organic compounds. Effective oily water separation is essential to prevent environmental contamination and to ensure compliant discharge or reuse of treated water within industrial processes.

Key Challenges

Untreated refinery and petrochemical wastewater can cause serious operational and environmental challenges, including:

• Oil Contamination – Leading to equipment fouling and inefficient separation processes
• High Organic Load – Requiring advanced treatment to meet discharge regulations
• Solids Accumulation – Causing clogging and reducing treatment system performance
• Increased Maintenance Costs – Due to excessive fouling and frequent system downtime
• Regulatory Compliance Risks – Stricter discharge limits requiring efficient separation solutions
  Failure to implement proper wastewater treatment can result in higher operational costs, environmental penalties, and reduced plant efficiency.

Solution

KD International delivers engineered solutions for industrial oily wastewater treatment, designed around high-efficiency oily water separation technologies. Our systems are tailored to site-specific wastewater compositions and operating conditions, enabling effective removal of free, dispersed, and emulsified oils. Modular and scalable designs allow seamless integration into existing onshore and offshore installations while ensuring stable performance and operational reliability.
Our fully engineered skids offer:

• Modular and Scalable Designs – Adaptable to existing and new infrastructure
• High-Efficiency Coalescing Plate Separators – Maximizing oil, gas, and solids separation
• Hydrocyclone Skids – Providing rapid removal of heavy particulates with minimal energy use
• Oil-Water Separator Skids – Optimized for high-flow applications with reduced oil carryover
• Dual Vessel Cartridge Filter Units – Ensuring continuous filtration and operational stability
• Self-Cleaning Filtration Systems – Reducing operator intervention and minimizing downtime

KD International’s expertise in separation technology ensures that operators benefit from cleaner wastewater, extended equipment life, lower operational costs, and full regulatory compliance.