Organoclay for Avocado Oil Refinery Wastewater Treatment
Avocado oil refining generates highly polluted effluent rich in emulsified oils, free fatty acids, phospholipids, and FOG. Conventional methods fail under heavy oil loads -- Organoclay CP-200 is engineered to solve exactly this challenge.
The Wastewater Challenge
- Extreme COD/BOD loads from degumming, alkali refining & washing stages
- Stable emulsified oils that resist gravity separation and flotation
- Free fatty acids & phospholipids that rapidly clog activated carbon beds
- High FOG concentrations exceeding discharge limits by 10-50×
- Conventional methods fail -- activated carbon clogs, DAF alone insufficient
Why Organoclay CP-200 Works
- Organophilic surface chemistry selectively adsorbs oils, fats & hydrophobic organics
- Breaks emulsified oil through partitioning -- removes what DAF cannot
- Simultaneous COD/BOD reduction by capturing dissolved organic compounds
- No clogging -- high oil-loading capacity vs. activated carbon
- Compatible with existing systems -- works as pre-treatment or polishing stage
Organoclay CP-200
Premium Organophilic Clay for Industrial Wastewater Treatment
COD / BOD Reduction
Adsorbs dissolved organic compounds responsible for high oxygen demand. Reduces COD by 60-85% and BOD by 55-80% in refinery effluent at typical dosing rates.
Emulsified Oil Removal
Organophilic clay surface partitions emulsified oil droplets out of the water phase through hydrophobic interaction -- achieving >90% removal of stable oil-in-water emulsions.
FOG Treatment
Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) from pressing and refining are captured by CP-200's expanded interlayer structure. Reduces FOG to <15 mg/L -- meeting most discharge standards.
Phospholipid & FFA Adsorption
Free fatty acids and phospholipids released during degumming and alkali refining are efficiently adsorbed. Prevents downstream biological treatment fouling and dramatically improves effluent quality.
High Oil-Load Capacity
Unlike activated carbon that clogs rapidly under heavy oil loads, CP-200's layered silicate structure maintains flow and performance even at high influent FOG concentrations exceeding 500 mg/L.
Easy System Integration
CP-200 can be deployed as a pre-treatment filter bed, coagulation aid, or polishing stage after DAF. Compatible with existing infrastructure -- minimal capital investment required.
CP-200 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value / Range | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Base Mineral | High-purity Bentonite (Montmorillonite) | Ensures consistent interlayer expansion |
| Surface Modification | Quaternary ammonium compound | Converts hydrophilic to organophilic surface |
| Particle Size (D50) | ≤ 75 μm (200 mesh) | Maximizes surface area for adsorption |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 3% | Storage stability & handling ease |
| Recommended Dosage | 0.5 - 5 g/L (application dependent) | Adjustable for inlet COD concentration |
| Operating pH Range | 5.0 - 9.5 | Compatible with post-alkali refining effluent |
| COD Removal Efficiency | 60 - 85% | Measured on avocado oil refinery effluent |
| FOG Removal Efficiency | > 88% (effluent ≤ 15 mg/L) | Meets standard discharge requirements |
| Packaging | 25 kg kraft bags / 500 kg jumbo bags | Flexible for plant-scale operations |
Recommended Treatment Process Flow Avocado Oil Refinery Wastewater
Get CP-200 Technical Data & Pricing
Our application engineers can review your current effluent parameters -- COD, BOD, FOG levels, and flow rate -- and recommend the optimal CP-200 dosing strategy and system configuration for your avocado oil refinery.
- Free technical consultation & sample testing
- Customized dosage protocol for your inlet water quality
- ISO 9001 certified -- consistent quality, every batch
- Global shipping -- 25 kg bags or 500 kg jumbo bags
