Facet International is the world leader in jet fuel handling, industrial coalescer separators, bilge water separator and other separation technology. Advanced filtration and separation products and systems for aviation, marine, petrochemical, water tretment, power genreation and general industrial markets.

Facet International has been a recognized world leader in liquid/liquid separation for over 50 years. Using expertise gained in refineries, petrochemical facilities and in the handling of aviation fuels, Facet developed its first IMO-approved bilge water treatment package over 20 years ago. Since then it has constantly refined its technology to meet the needs of the Marine Industry, producing horizontal and vertical units to utilize limited space available onboard ships. In fact, Facet manufactures the smallest approved bilge separator in the world!

In keeping with its progressive approach, Facet is once again in the
forefront of marine oily wastewater separation with its all new CPS MK III range of separators. These separators meet all the requirements of IMO MEPC.60(33) for both light and heavy (S.G. 0.98) oils without the use of consumables such as filter elements or coalescing pads. Many of Facet's competitors have developed systems that depend upon such consumables to work. Although up-front costs may make these units attractive, most require the equivalent of the initial capital outlay each year in consumables to perform. This is a major drawback which should be considered when selecting equipment.

Unlike their predecessors, the CPS MK III separators use Facet's new patented MPak® coalescing plates. These were developed as part of an ongoing research program which was fully supported by extensive field evaluation. The final package is extremely cost effective and can separate oil from
water to levels below 15 ppm without using consumables.

On this system, the integral pump has been located on the discharge side of the unit, reducing shear and improving considerably its "run-dry" characteristics.

• The Facet CPS MK III systems are more compact than previous models and
   cover flow rates from 0.5 m3/h (2.2 US GPM) to 15 m³/h (66US GPM).
• They are ready to install, coming complete with pump, valves and control systems,
   including level control.
• With the exception of the pumps and valve solenoids they have no moving parts.
   Even the level controller is solid state and has no float.
• Maintenance requirements are very low, being restricted to occasional hosing down
   of the plate packs. Access for cleaning is extremely simple with the packs being contained
   in an integral “roll out” trough.
• Separated oil normally contains less than 5% water and can be burned, if required.
   Oil discharge is facilitated by connection to the ship's pressurized clear water system,
   eliminating the need for a second pump or a compressed air supply.
• The electrical system is available in either 50 or 60 Hz.

• Steam or electrical heaters can be fitted in the oil dome to aid the discharge of heavy oils.

CERTIFICATION AND OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Facet International's CPS MK III systems have been tested and approved to the requirements of IMO MEPC.60(33) for use with light and heavy (S.G. 0.98) oils. They have been certified by most registration authorities, including those of the USA and EC. The cost-effectiveness and operational reliability of Facet units has been proven many times since their introduction in 1978. We will be pleased to provide a reference list if required.