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Space-Efficient Solutions for Offshore Operations

Offshore oil and gas platforms face unique challenges including severe space constraints, harsh marine environments, and strict discharge regulations. Our compact treatment systems are engineered to fit within limited deck space while delivering reliable performance in corrosive salt-air conditions and meeting stringent marine discharge standards. Compact flotation, hydrocyclones and produced-water polishing meet overboard discharge limits within tight weight and footprint budgets. Every package is built for corrosion resistance and minimal operator intervention in the offshore environment.

Compact Design

Space-optimised equipment with 70% smaller footprint than conventional systems, maximising valuable platform deck space.

Marine Compliance

Meet strict offshore discharge limits of <30 mg/L oil for produced water and <15 mg/L for deck drainage.

Harsh Environment

Marine-grade materials and coatings resist salt corrosion, ensuring long service life in demanding offshore conditions.

ATEX Certified

Equipment rated for Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas with explosion-proof components for platform safety.

Applications

Offshore Water Treatment Needs

Produced Water

Treatment of formation water from oil and gas wells to meet marine discharge standards or prepare for reinjection.

Deck Drainage

Oily water separation from platform deck drainage, drip trays, and equipment washdown operations.

Ballast Water

Treatment of ballast water to prevent transfer of invasive species between marine environments.

Bilge Water

Oil separation from machinery space bilge water meeting MARPOL discharge requirements.

Process Water

Treatment of utility and process wastewater from platform operations and maintenance activities.

Cooling Water

Side-stream filtration and treatment of cooling water systems to prevent fouling and scaling.

Treatment Process

Compact Multi-Stage Offshore Treatment

1

Pre-Treatment

Screens remove debris while grit chambers settle coarse solids protecting downstream equipment.

2

Gravity Separation

Compact separators remove free oil and settleable solids through gravity separation.

3

DAF Flotation

DAF systems remove emulsified oil and fine suspended solids through microbubble flotation.

4

Clarification

LAMELLA separators provide high-rate solids removal in minimal footprint.

5

Final Polishing

Self-cleaning filters ensure discharge compliance with continuous operation.

Recommended Equipment

Offshore-Ready Products

Compact DAF Units

Space-efficient dissolved air flotation systems with ATEX certification for offshore platforms.

Benefit: 70% smaller footprint

LAMELLA Separator

High-rate clarification in compact design ideal for space-constrained offshore installations.

Benefit: Minimal deck space

Self-Cleaning Filters

Automatic backwash filtration with minimal maintenance requirements for remote operations.

Benefit: No operator attention

Containerised Plants

Pre-assembled systems in DNV-certified containers for rapid offshore deployment.

Benefit: Plug-and-play install

Sludge Dewatering

Compact screw presses for minimising sludge volume and reducing disposal requirements.

Benefit: Reduce disposal requirement

ATEX Equipment

Explosion-proof components rated for Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area classification.

Benefit: Platform safety

Key Benefits

Why Choose Reynolds & Bauhm

Compact footprint maximising platform deck space
Meet stringent marine discharge standards
ATEX-certified for hazardous offshore zones
Marine-grade materials resisting salt corrosion
Minimal maintenance for remote operations
Automated operation reducing crew requirements
Containerised options for rapid deployment
Global offshore experience and support

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Produced Water Treatment

Treatment of formation water from oil and gas wells for discharge or reinjection.

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Upstream Operations

Water treatment for onshore and offshore oil and gas extraction operations.

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ATEX Compliance

Equipment engineered for explosive atmospheres with ATEX certification.

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Containerised Systems

Pre-assembled treatment plants for rapid deployment to remote locations.

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Global Standards Reference

Directory of international wastewater treatment regulations and equipment compliance standards Organised by country and region.

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Oil and gas wastewater treatment for oil-water separation systems.

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Oilgas Atex

ATEX-certified wastewater treatment equipment for explosive atmospheres in oil, gas and petrochemical facilities.

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Oilgas Downstream

Refinery wastewater treatment including API separators, DAF, advanced biological treatment and polishing for strict discharge.

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Oilgas Drilling

Treat drilling muds, cuttings wash water and site runoff.

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Offshore Water-Treatment Design Constraints

Weight, footprint, motion and explosive-atmosphere requirements drive offshore equipment selection.

Topside Weight Budget

Topsides weight is the binding offshore constraint. Skid weight per kg O₂ transfer or per m³/h treated drives selection. Compact flotation (CFU) wins on weight density vs lamella or sedimentation.

Footprint & Module Width

Modules must transport within standard module-yard envelopes (typically 30×15 m). Skids modularised to 12.2 m container length or 6.0 m mini-skids for retrofits.

Motion & Roll/Pitch

FPSO motion (5° roll, 3° pitch typical) disrupts gravity separators. Use closed-pressure separators (cyclones, CFU) which are motion-insensitive. Avoid open weir clarifiers.

ATEX / IECEx Zone 1/2

Most produced-water packages are Zone 1 or Zone 2 hazardous area. All motors, sensors and controls certified IECEx/ATEX. Use intrinsically-safe instrumentation where possible.

Materials

Duplex 2205 SS or super-duplex for chloride-rich produced water. CuNi for seawater. Coated carbon steel for fresh-water service. Specify in advance — lead time can dominate schedule.

Discharge Compliance

OSPAR overboard limit: 30 mg/L oil-in-water (monthly average). North Sea operators commonly design to <15 mg/L for headroom. Reinjection re-use route relaxes oil but tightens TSS to <5 mg/L.

ConstraintOnshoreOffshore
Weight density (t/m³ treated)Flexible<0.5 typical
Footprint per m³/hFlexible<0.5 m²
Suitable separatorAPI, IGF, DAFCyclone, CFU, IGF
Hazardous area classOften non-classifiedZone 1/2 default
Maintenance accessEasyRestricted, planned outages
Discharge limit (oil mg/L)10–40 (regulator-dependent)30 (OSPAR), tightening

API Separators — Engineering Deep-Dive

Stokes’-law sizing, API Publication 421 design methodology, rectangular API / CPI / TPI configurations and refinery-train integration.

Site Off the Map?

Packaged, containerised, skid-mounted and research-station families engineered for sites with no road, no grid, no operator and no local supply chain.

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