Oil Stop Valve
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AParkUSA® OilStop™ Valve (OSV) is a
device designed to prevent environmental
catastrophe in the event of an oil or
hydrocarbon spill. The OilStop meets EPA
Spill Control and Counter Measures (SPCC)
requirements. The patented, yet simple
passive design of the OSV is automatic and
requires little maintenance.
The OSV can be used to enhance the
operation of oil-water separators, inlets
basins, and spill containment vaults and
manholes. The OSV is an added assurance
of non-oily water discharge.
Features
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- Standard Sizes from 4” to 14”
- Very reliable and long lasting
- Only periodic inspections needed
- New or retrofit applications
environments
- Easy installation and maintenance
- Can be removed/replaced without
entering basin
- Corrosion resistant designed for
rugged environments
- No electric power required
- Converts existing drains to
secondary containment
- OilStop Valve is protected by US Patent #9,963,358
The OilStop Valve functions by the buoyancy theory, and a
ballasted sphere is the only moving part. The sphere is
weighted with a specific gravity of 0.90 (floats in water;
sinks in oil). As long as the sphere is surrounded by water,
the sphere will float, opening the valve. However, in the
presence of oil or any fluid with a specific gravity less than
.90, the sphere will sink, closing the valve.
Normal Condition - Water Surrounds the sphere
causing it to float; the valve is OPENED, allowing oil-free
water to discharge. As oil starts to accumulate around
the sphere, the sphere will sink lower.
Spill/High Oil Condition - Oil Surrounds the sphere
causing it to sink; the outlet is CLOSED, preventing
oil/water from discharging.
Removal and installation can be performed without
entering the basin, avoiding the need for Confined Space
Entry protocols.
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