In every city of our vast country there is at least one catering point. There are ordinary eateries or chic restaurants with VIP clients, different social groups have their own favorite places to visit.
Chefs prepare food, and after the work done, leftovers remain. So, fatty deposits, whether it be pieces of fat from served meat or meat bones, are washed down the drain or sent to local water spaces. City sewer networks are losing their former condition, fatty residues clog them and destroy nature.
Where to put fat waste? There are processing devices by which waste water is separated from fat residues. Such devices are called grease traps.
Types of grease traps
There are two types of grease traps (depending on the scale of work):
- for enterprise;
- for home.
Home grease trap
Today, grease traps are cleaned very quickly for washing at home. In addition, this type has a long service life. The main thing is not to forget to clean the filters and remove any remaining grease from the surface.
AAre home grease traps designed for restaurants? They are able to store a small amount of waste and have to be cleaned regularly. Obviously, consumer devices are not intended for mass places.
It can be considered a positive criterion for a homemade product that there is no need to call in special machines to remove fat from the device and further washing.
Industrial grease trap
Dimensions and actual location differs industrial from home analogue. Grease traps for enterprises are installed in a separate room, they are used in restaurants and other public places.
The downside is the laborious cleaning process. It is necessary to call a special technician to pump out the fat waste and rinse the grease trap.
The suction machine pumps fat out of the device.
Sewer jetting machine washes grease trap storage.
Devices for enterprises have significant dimensions, which are both negative and positive characteristics of this product.
The positive factor is that for a long time there is no need for equipment for pumping and cleaning fat.
Negative factor - if the storage is capacious, then you will need equipment with a large barrel to pump out fat.
How the device works
Cleaning of grease traps and their principle of operation occurs according to an understandable scenario. Water is denser than fat, it remains on the surface of the separator, and water, thanks to its dynamism, supervises between the inlet and outlet tubes.
The grease trap is divided into sections thanks to partitions. This is done so that the fat has time to cool and detach from the water masses.
Fat deposits should not go into the public sewer, so the outlet pipe is made lower than the inlet pipe.
Grease traps work even at high ambient temperatures. Products are made of stainless steel, polypropylene or fiberglass. Without fail, these materials are well compacted so that an unpleasant odor cannot penetrate the room.
Droplets of liquid connect, docking occurs when two droplets come into contact with each other. This is how the principle of coalescence works, and this is how grease traps work.
The product is divided into two chambers, they are separated by a special partition. Oil and fats remain in them, and purified water from the end is sent to the sewer.
It is necessary to periodically clean the grease trap chambers, clean them from accumulations and other residues. This is done so that the device works stably, and waste does not get into the sewer.
Types of grease traps
These devices are of different types, when choosing them, they are guided by the amount of fat waste. They have different installations, dimensions, material. The process of cleaning grease traps, the principle of operation and instructions also have a different structure.
In small businesses (cafes, restaurants, canteens), these devices are placed close to the drain. They are under the sink, their material must be resistant andquality.
Cleaning of a huge waste stream occurs at enterprises associated with the dairy, chemical, meat and cosmetic industries. It is on these that grease traps are placed that can work smoothly and regularly.
Powerful devices are installed near the facility or allocate a special room for the processing of sediments.
Polypropylene or fiberglass is used in the manufacture of housings for grease traps. Its material must be durable, environmentally friendly and resistant to various influences, capable of serving for several years.
If the grease trap is installed underground, then a special case is made for it that can withstand high loads.
Cleaning grease traps
Cleaning the device is of two types. The home look is cleaned quickly and easily. According to the instructions for cleaning the grease trap, the principle of cleaning is to scoop out the residue from the tank for further washing. Various chemicals clean the household look of this device.
It has already been said above that an industrial grease trap will require a sludge suction machine and a machine to wash the device.
The main task in cleaning is the approach of the machines. There is a situation when the grease trap is under the building.
If the device is found, the next step is to immerse the hose that is attached to the suction machine. It acts like a vacuum cleaner, sucking in fat and other residues. The barrel of the sludge car is gradually filled with waste. The main thing is not to rush so that the cleaning process goes without incidents and excesses.
Sometimes the pumping and flushing process happens at the same time. This combination is possible with a combination machine capable of both rinsing and cleaning the grease trap.
Make sure that the internal sewer does not start to clog. Don't forget to clean your device so you don't have to pay extra for this job, and keep your catering establishment or home kitchen clean and beautiful.
