What is the difference between Class 1 & Class 2 Interceptors or Separators?

We still have a few more questions to answer as regards Petrol/Oil Interceptors (Separators), next up; What is the difference between a Class 1 and Class 2 Separator?

Petrol/Oil Separator:
Another word used to describe an interceptor.

Class 1 Interceptor:

Designed to achieve a concentration of 5 mg/l of petrol/oil at discharge under normal conditions, includes a coalescer.  A Class 1 Interceptor is usually required for discharge to any surface water.

Class 2 Interceptor:
Designed to achieve a concentration of 100 mg/l of petrol/oil at discharge under normal conditions.  Normally used when discharge is to a foul sewer.

BMS have introduced a full set of Petrol Interceptor/Holding Tank Sizing & Selection Charts to help you easily size and select an Interceptor/Holding Tank suitable for your requirements. They can be downloaded at this link.

Full Retention Interceptors & Bypass Interceptors

BMS manufacture produce a full range of ‘plug & play’ interceptors/separators from 1,000 – 100,000 litres manufactured in corrosion and rot proof GRP under ISO 9001:2008 to European Standards and are Irelands leading producer.

A Load of BMS Petrol/Oil Interceptors

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A bit about the company

BMS is a quality manufacturer of package products for wastewater and stormwater treatment. BMS started in 1986 and has exported products to over 50 countries around the world.  It is a third-generation family business with huge expertise in wastewater and stormwater.

BMS also manufacture a full range of products for surface water and wastewater treatment including our pioneering next generation RBC system the Aerotor, which forms part of our world-leading Blivet package sewage treatment plant, a ‘one stop shop’ for all surface water products from design to installation including;

• attenuation,

• interceptors,

• holding tanks (incl. chemical resistant),

• hydrobrakes,

• rainwater harvesting tanks & vortex silt/oil/debris separators,

• fully fitted pumping stations,

• our plug & play vehicle wash water recycling system; the Recyclone

• and much more. 

Please see our enclosed Company & Product Profile for a full summary or View our full product/services catalogue at this link

BMS also provides:

• Free Design Service for Sewage Treatment, Pump Stations, and Surface Water Treatment

• Full Operation and Maintenance, Repair, Advice, and Testing services for existing installations.

We also can do free CPD Presentations on Sewage Treatment/Surface Water Management at any location. 

We would be delighted to discuss any requirements you might have, and we are available to meet you at your convenience.  Contact us today.