Oil & Grease Trap

Oil & Grease Trap is a wastewater treatment unit designed to separate and capture fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from wastewater before it enters the main treatment system. It works on the principle of gravity separation, where lighter oil and grease float to the surface while heavier solids settle at the bottom. As wastewater flows through the trap, the retention time allows oils and grease to rise and form a floating layer, which is then removed manually or mechanically. This prevents FOG from entering pipelines and treatment units, where it can cause blockages, foul odors, and operational issues. Oil & Grease Traps are essential in maintaining efficient wastewater treatment by reducing load on downstream processes such as DAF systems, biological treatment, and filtration units. They also help improve compliance with environmental discharge standards. These systems are widely used in restaurants, food processing industries, hotels, commercial kitchens, and industrial facilities generating oily wastewater.