Geotech Filter Bucket, Installation And Operation Manual

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Section 4: System Maintenance
Although the separator screen has been designed to provide maximum surface area,
build-up of debris will reduce the rate of hydrocarbon recovery. In most well sites, debris
clogging is a minor problem because the hydrocarbon has already been filtered somewhat
in moving through the earth. On settling ponds, where industrial waste oil must be
recovered, screen clogging is potentially a more serious concern.
Cleaning the Intake Screen and Filter Bucket
The Geotech Filter Bucket will come with a floating cartridge containing a 100 or 60 mesh
intake screen. When required, gently clean the screen with WD40 or kerosene, using a
soft, bristle brush, to remove emulsified product, bio growth or other debris. Take care to
avoid damaging the screen intake.
Using warm soapy water, clean all debris and bio growth from the interior and exterior of
the Filter Bucket.
Rinse the cartridge assembly and bucket with clean water. Make sure the intake cartridge
is completely dry before reconditioning the intake screen.
Conditioning the Intake Screen
Prior to initial deployment, and after every cleaning, the intake screen must be conditioned
(or primed) with diesel fuel or other similar hydrocarbon. Use a soft, bristle brush to
saturate the screen portion of the intake thoroughly. The optimum fluid would be to use
the hydrocarbon to be recovered. Take care to avoid damaging the screen intake.
Do not clean the intake screen with soapy water or detergent.