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 filtration and separation for over 50 years, particularly for marine applications, refineries, petrochemical industries and aviation fuels. In 1978, Facet developed its first Coalescent Plates Separator (CPS); since then, Facet equipment has been at the forefront of oil-water separation of bilge water, complying with the IMO and Coast Guard resolutions.

Today, bilge water from new-generation ships (such as ferries, cruises, military ships) contains hydrocarbon components that pose additional challenges for separation. Thus, modern requirements necessitate not only the treatment of oily water, but also water laden with numerous other chemical compounds.

FACET ADVANCED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Through continuous research and development programs and designs based on easy maintenance and maximum efficiency, Facet International has developed the new series of CPS BMKIII + EBM 14x bilge water separation units. This series combines the classic Coalescing Plates FACET Mpak® technology with innovative membranes that accomplish high efficiency in chemical and mechanical emulsion breaking. The combination of these technologies places Facet far ahead of its competitors in complying the regulations in force on the treatment subject: IMO MEPC.107(49)

Facet International's units are compact and highly adaptable to the available space onboard. In addition they are lightweight and require little maintenance. Operation is easy because it is fully automatic; all functions are controlled through a PLC.

• CPS BMKIII + EBM 14x series flow rates range goes from 0.5 m³/h (2.2 US GPM)
   up to 10 m³/h (44 US GPM).
• These bilge water separators are supplied ready to install. The come complete
   with pump, valves and control panel.
• With the exception of the pumps and pneumatic valves these units have no moving parts.
   The level control is fixed and has no float.
• Maintenance requirements are very low. All the is required is occasional hosing down
   of the plate packs, and disposable membrane replacement. Access for cleaning is
   extremely simple and user-friendly.
• Separated hydrocarbon does normally contain less than 5% of water,
  and this can be burned, if required.
• Oil discharge is facilitated by connection to the ship’s pressurized clear water system.
• The electrical power is at 380/440 v, 50 or 60 Hz.

CPS BMKIII + EBM 14x equipment removes hydrocarbons in two stages. In the first stage, free hydrocarbon is separated from water through Facet's patented coalescent plate packs. In the second stage, emulsions are broken by a membrane which removes emulsified hydrocarbon, reaching
down an effluent with total hydrocarbon content of less than 15 ppm.

The equipment is supplied with the following accessories:
• Bilge alarm: as latest IMO MEPC. 107(49) resolution.
• Electric heater in the oil dome to facilitate heavy oil discharge (if it is required).

CERTIFICATION AND OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Facet International CPS BMKIII + EBM 14x has been tested, approved and certified according to the requirements of IMO MEPC.107(49). Facet International’s experience assures cost efficiency and working reliability.