Managing oil-contaminated water in mining operations is necessary for regulatory compliance, environmental responsibility, and worker safety. However, conventional processes for treating oily wastewater are very costly and inefficient. Surfcleaner’s patented industrial oil-water separator substantially improves oily water management for mine operators – resulting in increased operating efficiency, reduced water treatment costs, a smaller impact on the environment.

Surfcleaner’s surface separator removes nearly 100% of diesel and oil from the water’s surface. With one efficient machine, hydrocarbons are collected, separated from water, and discharged with <5% water content – making it an ideal solution for mining wastewater treatment.  

The Surfcleaner unit replaces complicated, bulky systems made up of industrial oil skimmers, suction pumps, vacuum trucks, filters, chemicals, absorbents, and power packs with one compact, high-efficiency unit that continuously and automatically removes oil from water using very little power.

Key Features of Surfcleaner Surface Separators

> Fully automatic and continuous removal of oil – including sheen – from the water’s surface

> Reduces VOCs emitted in the air, improving both the air quality and the work environment

> 99.5% separation efficiency – reuse more process water at the site and reduce wastewater disposal

> Remote controllable with no manual handling required on site

> Captures data for sustainability reports, including the volume of oil collected, energy consumption, and the quantity of processed water

> Exceptionally low energy consumption

Low-maintenance, Energy-efficient Solution for Oily Water Treatment

Surfcleaner surface separators operate without manual intervention, either underground or at the surface. They use very little power and require low maintenance. Treated water is ready to be re-used in mining operations without any need for oil absorbents.  Wastewater transportation, offsite treatment, and disposal are all reduced. This saves costs and reduces emissions.

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SCO 8000 High-Capacity Oil-Water Separation

Surfcleaner SCO 8000 can separate and recover up to 8,000 liters of oil per hour automatically and continuously. Learn about Surfcleaner SCO 8000

SCO 1000 Remote Operation

The Surfcleaner SCO 1000 is a mobile unit that can be operated remotely, even in the most hard-to-reach places. Learn about Surfcleaner SCO 1000

Surfcleaner Works Efficiently in Mines and Tunnels

Surfcleaner has installations in operation in three mines in Sweden – iron ore, copper, and gold – and one of the world’s longest road tunnel constructions. Read the case studies:

• Surfcleaner helps Mandalay Resources separate oil from mining wastewater with almost zero water content

“It’s a massive difference, and is making the entire process of managing wastewater much easier ensuring we operate well within national mining industry regulations,” -Foreman Mining Construction, Mandalay Resources Sweden

• Surfcleaner reduces wastewater treatment costs for an 18km road tunnel construction project

“Eliminating €23,000 annual cost for booms, absorbents and chemicals, while being able to recycle the process water,” Sales Director North Europe, Surfcleaner

Surfcleaner is a Swedish water treatment specialist and pioneer of the world’s first skimmer separator device. We are on a mission to make a positive, direct and sustainable impact on the environment. To learn more or request a pre-study for your mining or tunneling project, contact Surfcleaner