{"product_id":"marsh-marator-oil-separator","title":"Marsh: Marator oil separator","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarsh:Marator oil separator – an innovative separator system that breaks the constraints of the current standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marator oil separator takes advantage of nanofiltration technology to produce discharge that is 50 times better than any current separator available on the market today; that is less than 0.1mg\/ltr – the standard only requires less than 5mg\/ltr for a ‘class 1 discharge’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting was analysed for hydrocarbon content using infrared spectroscopy at GEOTAIX UMWELTTECHNOLOGIE GmbHA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the sampling period, five samples of 500ml were taken via the sampling point. The quality of discharge from the Marator exceeded the measureable level of the test equipment not to mention the current EN standard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-group productContent-right-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"productContent-right-title has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre outmoded EN standards an environmental concern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent EN standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe European Standard, BS EN 858 parts 1\u0026amp;2, was introduced in 2002 to normalise design and regulate testing of products across Europe. This standard settled on a two-tier quality level – class 1 and class 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass 1 – \u003cem\u003edesigned to achieve a discharge concentration of less than 5mg\/ltr of oil in the discharge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClass 2 – \u003cem\u003edesigned to achieve a discharge concentration of less than 100mg\/ltr of oil in the discharge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce testing is complete and approval achieved, manufacturers are free to bring their products to market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-group productContent-right-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe effects of current standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good starting point for any product is to set out relevant standards and levels of quality, both in oil separator build and performance. However, since the introduction of BS EN 858 in 2002, product development in gravity oil\/liquid separation has remained static.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturers are only required to meet the testing standards to sell product. There has been no natural drive to improve product performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current class 1 standard of less than 5mg\/ltr of light liquid is only determined by test conditions. Our experience in this field tells us that this standard is rarely met once a product is installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe reality of current standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the current level of 5mg\/ltr for a Class 1 discharge – we ask “Are Class 1 oil separators the very best that manufacturers can offer?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudies have shown that the majority of hydrocarbon pollutants entering the water system stems from urban developments. Figure 2 shows the toxic effects of particular contaminants on humans and aquatic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaving aside the toxic effects of contaminants on human and aquatic life, when a hydrocarbon molecule spreads to one molecule thick and given enough surface area to spread, five litres of oil would be more than enough to contaminate five football pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, most hydrocarbon molecules are attached to silt particles; where Stokes law proves that these particles will sink rather than float as conventional separators require.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen mixed with other elements in real life scenarios, such as glycol, standard gravity separators become less efficient at contaminate removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our view, the current testing standards covering products within the gravity oil separator market are outmoded and failing to protect the environment as they should. They do not reflect or address any ‘real-life’ scenario where hydrocarbon pollution is prevalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe solution = the Marsh:Marator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar parks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoadways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial estates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefuel facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel storage sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"benefits-title title-with-border\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-columns benefits-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-column\"\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"block-6bdd6595-1b2e-4e6b-953c-5ed3337d6aba\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and tested to meet latest UK and European standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank shells guaranteed for 25 years with a design life of 50 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy duty shells enable installation in all ground conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-column\"\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"block-df0c453b-a887-408e-a606-632c9984abba\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy access turrets for maintenance and servicing (Turret guards optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious alarm types available (Required by EN858-1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable invert depths and inlet\/outlet configurations ­­­to suit individual site conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVented turrets can dissipate excessive fumes and vapours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marsh Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53794662678913,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/5912\/4642\/files\/marsh-marator-oil-separator.jpg?v=1733225853","url":"https:\/\/building-supplies-uk.myshopify.com\/products\/marsh-marator-oil-separator","provider":"Trade 4 Less - Building Supplies UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}