CAPTURING the GREASE
MODEL CODE EDITION
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Grease Interceptors UPC, IPC
How they work
Sizing
Installation
• Grease
• What it is
• Were does it come from
• What problems it cause
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Plumbing and Drainage Institute
The Plumbing and Drainage Institute
(PDI) was formed in 1949. The
organization developed the original
performance requirements and
certification program for Grease
interceptors (Hydro mechanical Grease
interceptors) and Water hammer
Arrestors (Shock Arrestors)
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Advancement of Engineered Plumbing
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Research
Publish Standards
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• UPC, IPC, NSPC
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Ashland Poly Traps
Bio-Microbics, Inc.
Canplas Industries, Ltd.
Green Turtle Americas, Ltd.
Jay R. Smith Mfg.
Josam
Highland Tank/Lowe
Engineering
L&J Restaurant Inc.
Rockford Separators
Thermaco
Wade Specification Drainage
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Zurn Industries
Mifab Inc.
B K Resources Inc.
Klinger’s Trading, Inc.
L&J Restaurant Manufacturing
Import, Inc.
Prima Supply LLC/Atlantic
Metalworks
Town & Country Plastics Inc.
Triton Metals, Inc.
Wentworth Company
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Publications
• PDI G101 Testing and Rating
• PDI G102 FOG Sensing and Alarm
• Guide to GREASE INTERCEPTORS:
Eliminating the Mystery
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Grease Interceptor is a
generic term representing
a family of devices
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Grease Interceptor
Definition
A plumbing appurtenance or
appliance that is installed in a
sanitary drainage system to
intercept non petroleum fats, oil,
and greases (FOG) from a
wastewater discharge.
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• Gravity Interceptors
• Hydro Mechanical Interceptor
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• Example 25 GPM Interceptor
• Two sinks each at 25 Gallons at 160 F
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• Example 25 GPM Interceptor
• Two sinks each at 25 Gallons at 160 F
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• Lard Ratio One Pound/ Five Gallons
• Five Pounds of Lard each Run at 160F
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• Min. of 12 Runs per Test
• Total Lard min.60 Pounds per Test
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• Min. Retained Lard 56.25 Pounds
• Grease removal efficiency 90%-95%
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• Min. Retained Lard 56.25 Pounds
• Grease removal efficiency 90%-95%
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• Lard is Skimmed and separated
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• Lard is Skimmed and separated
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• Efficiency = Grease Added - Grease Skimmed
Grease added
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Testing and Certification
Performance
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Testing and Certification
Performance
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Grease Interceptor
Grease Removal Device (GRD)
Any hydro mechanical grease
interceptor that automatically,
mechanically removes non-petroleum
fats, oils and grease (FOG) from the
interceptor, the control of which are
either automatic or manually initiated.
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ASME A112.14.4
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Hydro mechanical grease interceptor
External grease collection
Timer actuated
Sensor operated
Skim off grease
Disc
Belt
Hydraulic
Pump
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Hydro mechanical grease interceptor
Test PDI G101 Grease separating
ASME A12.14.4 Grease removal
150% Removal of Rated capacity, 10 hours
FOG removed, Maximum of 5% water
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FOG Disposal System –
A grease interceptor that reduces
non petroleum fats, oils, and grease
(FOG) in effluent by separation, and
mass and volume reduction.
ASME A112.14.6
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Testing
• PDI G101 Grease separation
• ASME A112.14.6 Grease Reduction
• Discharge water 100mg/liter max.
FOG
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Design criteria for Gravity
interceptor, IAPMO Z1001
• Stoke’s Law
• 300 Gallon volume minimum
• Two chambers 2/3 and 1/3
• Two access point Inlet and outlet
• baffle Tee 4” Inlet, outlet above water
• Center baffle
• length more than width
• Air space 9”
• Liquid depth 30” min. 6 ft. max
• Efficiency 80%-85 % range
• Sized by Gallons volume
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GRAVITY INTERCEPTOR
BEWARE!
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New Definitions
• Grease Interceptor
• Hydro Mechanical
• Gravity
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• What happened in 2006 to Grease
Traps and passive interceptor?
• Deleted UPC, IPC 2006
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Intercepting Grease 2003, 2006 2009 2012
• Trap
A fitting or device that provides a liquid
seal to prevent the emission of sewer
gases without materially affecting the flow
of sewage or wastewater through the trap.
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IPC Changes
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Intercepting Grease
IPC 2003
IPC 2006
IPC 2009
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Intercepting Grease IPC 2003
• Grease Interceptor
A passive interceptor whose rated flow
exceeds 50 GPM.
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Intercepting Grease IPC 2003
• Grease Trap.
A passive interceptor whose rated flow is
50 GPM or less.
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Intercepting Grease IPC 2006 2009
• Chapter 2 Definitions
• Grease Interceptor (replaces grease interceptor & grease trap)
A plumbing appurtenance that is installed
in a sanitary drainage system to intercept
oily and greasy wastes from a wastewater
discharge. Such device has the ability to
intercept free-floating fats and oils.
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Intercepting Grease IPC 2012
Chapter 2 Definitions Grease Interceptor
Hydro-Mechanical Grease Interceptor. A plumbing appurtenance that
is installed in the sanitary drainage system to intercept freefloating (FOG) fats, oils and grease from the wastewater
discharge. Continuous separation is accomplished by air
entrainment, buoyancy and interior baffles.
Gravity Grease Interceptor. A plumbing appurtenance of not less
than 500 gallon capacity that are installed in the sanitary
drainage system to intercept free-floating (FOG) fats, oils and
grease from the wastewater discharge. Separation is
accomplished by gravity during a retention time of not less
than 30 minute.
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Intercepting Grease IPC 2006 2012
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IPC 1003.3.5 Automatic grease removal
devices. (GRD)
Where automatic grease removal devices are
installed, such devices shall be located downstream
of each fixture or multiple fixtures in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. The automatic
grease removal device shall be sized to pre-treat
the measured or calculated flows for all connected
fixtures or equipment. Ready access shall be
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IPC 1003.3.5 Automatic grease removal
devices.
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IPC 1003.3.4.2 Rate of Flow Controls
Shall be equipped with devices to control
the rate of water flow.
Applies to Hydro-Mechanical only
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Rate of Flow Controls
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IPC 1003.3.4.1 Grease interceptor capacity
Shall have the grease retention capacity
Table 1003.3.4.1
Applies to Hydro-Mechanical only
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Intercepting Grease IPC 2006 2009 2012
• IPC 1003.2 Approval
• The size, type and location of each
interceptor and of each separator shall be
designed and installed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions ……….
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Intercepting Grease IPC 2006 2009 2012
• IPC 1003.3.2 Food waste Grinders
A solids interceptor shall separate the
discharge before connecting to the grease
interceptor.
Applies to all grease interceptors
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Intercepting Grease, IPC 2006, 2012
• IPC1003.3.4 Grease interceptors and
automatic grease removal devices
Grease interceptors or automatic grease
removal devices shall conform to
PDI G101, ASME A112.14.3 or ASME
A112.14.4 and shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Note no size limitation
Exception: Volume not less 500 Gallons outside
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Intercepting Grease IPC 2012
• 1003.3.4 Hydro-Mechanical Grease
interceptors and automatic grease
removal devices (GRD).
Grease interceptors or automatic grease
removal devices shall conform to PDI G101,
ASME A112.14.3 or ASME A112.14.4 and shall
be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Note no size limitation
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Intercepting Grease
UPC Changes
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Intercepting Grease UPC 2006,
Chapter 2 Definitions Grease Interceptor
Hydro-Mechanical Grease Interceptor. A plumbing appurtenance
that is installed in the sanitary drainage system to intercept
free-floating (FOG) fats, oils and grease from the wastewater
discharge. Continuous separation is accomplished by air
entrainment, buoyancy and interior baffles.
Gravity Grease Interceptor. A plumbing appurtenance of not less
than 300 gallon capacity that are installed in the sanitary
drainage system to intercept free-floating (FOG) fats, oils and
grease from the wastewater discharge. Separation is
accomplished by gravity during a retention time of not less
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UPC CHANGE
UPC 2003-2006
• What happened to Appendix H ?
• New Sizing method Chapter 10
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Flow Control’s
UPC
2006
• 1014.2.1 Each plumbing fixture or piece of
equipment connected to a hydro
mechanical grease interceptor shall be
provided with an approved type of vented
flow control installed in a readily
accessible and visible location.
• No flow-control device having adjustable
or removable parts shall be approved
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Grease interceptor Installation
General
• UPC 1014.1.3 Food Waste Disposal Units and
• Dishwashers. Unless specifically required or
permitted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction,
no food waste disposal unit or dishwasher shall
be connected to or discharge into any grease
interceptor. Commercial food waste disposers
shall be permitted to discharge directly into the
building’s drainage system.
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Grease interceptor Installation
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• UPC 1014.1.1 Each fixture discharging
into a grease interceptor shall be
individually trapped and vented in an
approved manner.
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General
• UPC 1014.3.2.1 Waste discharge in
establishments from fixtures and equipment
which may contain grease, including but not
limited to, scullery sinks, pot and pan sinks,
dishwashers, soup kettles, and floor drains
located in areas where grease-containing
materials may exist, may be drained into the
sanitary waste through the interceptor when
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
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• UPC 1014.3.4.1 Each grease interceptor shall
be so installed and connected that it shall be
at all times easily accessible for inspection,
cleaning, and removal of the intercepted
grease. A gravity grease interceptor
complying with IAPMO Z1001, shall not be
installed in any part of a building where
food is handled. Location of the grease
interceptor shall meet the approval of the
Authority Having Jurisdiction.
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Grease interceptor Installation
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• UPC 1014.3.4.2 Interceptors shall be
placed as close as practical to the fixtures
they serve.
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MAINTAINANCE
• UPC 1014.1.2 The Authority Having
Jurisdiction shall have the authority to
mandate the installation of additional
equipment or devices and to mandate a
maintenance program.
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Sizing
GREASE INTERCEPTORS
•Hydro Mechanical
•Gravity
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Defining the Sizing
GREASE INTERCEPTORS
•Hydro Mechanical ------ GPM
•Gravity------ Gallons capacity
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Size Ranges of
GREASE INTERCEPTORS
Hydro Mechanical ------ GPM
7 to 100 GPM
Gravity------- Gallons capacity
500 Gallons and larger
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Sizing
GREASE INTERCEPTORS
For any type of Grease
interceptor drain line flow in
GPM must be determined
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Sizing
Gravity GREASE Interceptors
All interceptors are sized by
calculating flow in GPM
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DFU’s
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SIZING Grease INTERCEPTORS
Pipe Size
Diameter
¼” slope
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GPM
2”
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3”
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4”
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5”
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SIZING Grease INTERCEPTORS
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• Fixture type
• Fixture size
• Fixture quantity
• Other equipment
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SIZING Grease INTERCEPTORS
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Fixture type
• Sinks that are drained… Drain size
• Pre rinse……………….... Fixture flow
• Food prep……………….. Fixture flow
• Cooking equipment….... Drain size
• Other equipment………. Rated flow
The total= peak flow
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Sizing
Gravity GREASE INTERCEPTORS
Applying peak GPM flow to Sizing
Factor of safety?
• 1% of the time flow is at peak
• 75%-90% of flows are 1/3 peak
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SIZING Gravity GREASE
INTERCEPTORS
by GPM FLOW
Peak flow GPM X 30 min
Gravity Grease Interceptor. A plumbing appurtenance of not less than
500 gallon capacity that is installed in the sanitary drainage system to
intercept free-floating (FOG) fats, oils and grease from the wastewater
discharge. Separation is accomplished by gravity during a retention
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Interceptor Volume
Pipe size
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500 gallons
21 (3)
750 gallons
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1,000 gallons
3”pipe
90 (3)
1,250 gallons
180
1,500 gallons
4” pipe
216
2,000 gallons
307 (3)
2,500 gallons
390
3,000 gallons
5” pipe
428
4,000 gallons
576
5,000 gallons
700
7,500 gallons
6” pipe
2112
10,000 gallons
2640
15,000 gallons
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SIZING Gravity GREASE INTERCEPTORS
by DFU’S
• If drainage fixture units (DFUs) are not
known, the interceptor shall be sized
based on the maximum DFUs allowed
for the pipe size connected to the inlet
of the interceptor.
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Sizing
Hydro Mechanical Grease
Interceptors
All interceptors are sized by
calculating flow in GPM
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SIZING Grease INTERCEPTORS
HYDRO MECHANICAL by
Pipe Size
Diameter
¼” slope
GPM
2”
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3”
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58.67
4”
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HYDRO MECHANICAL by Actual fixture, sink
Step 1
Determine the cubic content of the fixture by
multiplying length x width x depth.
A sink 48” long by 24” wide by 12” deep
Cubic content 48 x 24 x 12 = 13,824 cubic inches
Step 2
Determine the capacity in gallons.
1 gal. = 231 cubic inches.
Contents in gal. 13,824 = 59.8 gals
231
Step 3
Determine actual drainage load.
The fixture is usually filled to about 75% of
capacity with waste water. The items being
washed displace about 25% of the fixture
content. Actual drainage load = 75% of the
fixture capacity.
Actual drainage load .75 x 59.8 gals. = 44.9 gals.
Step 4
Determine the flow rate and the drainage. In
general, good practices dictate a one minute
drainage period, however where conditions
permit , a 2 minute period is acceptable.
Drainage period is the actual time required to
completely empty the fixture.
Flow Rate = Actual Drainage Load
Drainage Period
Calculated flow rate for 1 minute period
Flow rate 44.9 gals. = 44.9 GPM
1 Min.
Calculated flow rate for 2 minute period
Flow rate 44.9 gals. = 22.5 GPM
2 Min.
Step 5
Select the interceptor which corresponds to the
flow rate calculated. Note – Select larger size
when flow rate falls between two sizes listed. If
the flow rate is above 50 GPM, select a larger
interceptor.
For 1 minute period
44.9 GPM
For a 2 minute period
22.5 GPM
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HYDRO MECHANICAL by Actual fixture
• Pre rinse…………………Fixture flow
• Food prep………………..Fixture flow
• Cooking equipment…....Drain size
• Other equipment……....Rated flow
• Actual sink capacity@ one/two minute
Note: Sink drain by Manning may have lower flow
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Sizing
Hydro Mechanical Grease
Interceptors
GPM peak flow =GPM size Interceptor
Note: flow control limits sink GPM
Hydro-Mechanical Grease Interceptor. A plumbing appurtenance that is
installed in the sanitary drainage system to intercept free-floating
(FOG) fats, oils and grease from the wastewater discharge.
Continuous separation is accomplished by air entrainment,
buoyancy and interior baffles.
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SIZING GREASE INTERCEPTORS
Under sizing can be a problem
• Increased drain down time
• More frequent cleaning
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SIZING GREASE INTERCEPTORS
Over sizing can be a problem
• Grease Breaks down
• Increased cleaning cost
Low Water exchange
pump truck size
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Polar Hydrocarbon
 Free fatty acids.
 Glycerin
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FOG breaks down into Fatty
acids and Glycerin
 Hydrolisis
 Microbes
 Chemicals
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Fatty acids
 Harden with Iron oxide
 Chemically bond to pipes
 Fatty acids are corrosive
 Saturated fatty acids reacting
with Calcium forming a solid
tacky substance
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Harden with Iron oxide
Chemically bond to pipes
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Saturated fatty acids reacting
with Calcium forming a solid
tacky substance
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FOG/Food breaks down
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Over sizing
 Increased cost of cleaning
 Over sizing encourages less
frequent cleaning
 Less water exchange, septic
conditions, low Ph.
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FOG/Food breaks down
 Sulfur reducing anaerobic
bacteria
 Hydrogen sulfide
 Symbiotic aerobic bacteria
 Sulfuric acid
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plumbing appurtenance that is installed in the
sanitary drainage system to intercept free-floating
(FOG) fats, oils and grease from the wastewater
discharge. Continuous separation is accomplished by
air entrainment, buoyancy and interior baffles.
. A plumbing
appurtenance of not less than 500 gallon capacity that
are installed in the sanitary drainage system to
intercept free-floating (FOG) fats, oils and grease
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Vented Flow Control
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FLOW CONTROL
 At a level of 18”-36” below the fixture.
 Between the fixture and Grease Interceptor
 One flow control per Grease Interceptor
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GREASE REMOVAL DEVICE “GRD”
Skimmer / Timer
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GREASE REMOVAL DEVICE “GRD”
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GREASE REMOVAL DEVICE “GRD”
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FOG Disposal System
A grease interceptor that reduces
non petroleum fats, oils, and grease
(FOG) in effluent by separation, and
mass and volume reduction.
ASME A112.14.6
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No Garbage/ food grinder directly
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Avoid high detergent fixtures
Easy access for cleaning
Check for correct AHJ
Check for local required interceptor
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• Avoid distances of greater than 25 ft
• Gravity and Hydro can be used together
• Gravity installed outside of building
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•New Awareness
•Clean Water Act
•Regulations
•Research
•Technology available
•Design considerations
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New Awareness
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What problems it cause ?
SSO Sanitary Sewer overflows
"SSO", are a violation of the
Federal Clean Water Act. These
SSO’s have resulted in millions
of dollars in fines by the EPA
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Sanitary Sewer overflows
In Orange County, CA, 252 orders have
been issued, closing beaches for more
than 2000 days (from 1987 through 2000).
The majority of these closures were the
result of bacterial contamination from
sewage spills flowing into the ocean,
usually originating from sewer lines
clogged with grease. This is almost 6
years of closure.
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SSO
Sanitary Sewer overflows
SSO Sanitary Sewer overflows
2006
EPA has reported in monitoring
35 States there were 40,000
beach day closings in the year
2006, due to contamination.
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SSO
Sanitary Sewer overflows
Los Angeles County Sanitation
Districts are fined $4.6 million for
January 2006 sewage spill. Agreed
to a $2.5 million settlement and
released from liability for 93 sewage
spill over the previous five years.
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SSO
Sanitary Sewer overflows
• Connecticut
• 1999-2003
• 2200 SSO’s
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SSO
Sanitary Sewer overflows
Regulations
• State
• Plumbing Code
• Public Health Code
• POTW
• City
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Sanitary Sewer overflows
Enforcement
• AHJ
• BY State
• Within the State
• BY Sewer Company
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Sanitary Sewer overflows
• Studies
• Orange County FOG Control 2005
• NC State Project FROG 2007
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Sanitary Sewer overflows
• NC State Project FROG 2007
FOG blockages are the primary
cause in 40% to 50% of all SSO’s
(Southerland,2002)
Another 10% to 25% are roots
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SSO
Sanitary Sewer overflows
• NC State Project FROG 2007
50% to 75%
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Were does it come from
Food preparation and clean up
Schools
Assisted Living
Nursing homes
Hospitals
Amusement Parks
Malls
Restaurants
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How much?
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Cafeteria 4,500 mg/L
Chinese 1,900 mg/L
Italian
1,000 mg/L
American 950 mg/L
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New Awareness
Reference / Information
Water Environment Research Foundation
www.WERF.org
Plumbing and Drainage Institute
www.PDIonLine.org
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Myths and Facts
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• Myth: If grease is not used in food
preparation a grease interceptor is not
needed
• Fact: Grease is not the only problem. The
overall problem is FOG . (Fats, oils and
grease). These materials alone or in
combination will result is sewer blockages
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• Myth: If food is not prepared on site a
grease interceptor is not needed
• Fact: A stove is not the source of
FOG, it is the sink. Containers and
utensils can be a significant source of
FOG
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• Myth: Grease interceptors only retain
FOG
• Fact: In addition to FOG grease
interceptors will capture food solids.
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• Myth: Choosing a larger size grease
interceptor will result in a greater grease
removal efficiency.
• Fact: When grease interceptor has been
sized properly to the anticipated maximum
flow using a grease interceptor with a larger
flow capacity will not increase grease
removal efficiency.
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• Myth: The larger the grease storage
capacity the more efficient the
interceptors grease removal.
• Fact: Grease must be separated from
the waste water before it can be stored.
Storage capacity and grease removal
efficiency are not related.
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Myth: The grease must cool and harden
to separate from the waste water.
• Fact: Grease interceptors separate
based on the difference in specific
gravity of FOG and water. Liquefied
grease floats just as well as solidified
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• Myth: Hot water will melt the captured
grease and wash the grease through
the interceptor
• Fact: All hydro mechanical grease
interceptors are tested for grease
removal efficiency with 150°F water.
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• Myth: Low temperature dish washers can
connect to the grease interceptor.
• Fact: All dishwashers can be problematic. It
is not the temperature but the soaps,
detergents and sanitizers that emulsify the
FOG.
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• Myth: It is important to connect floor drains to
the grease interceptor.
• Fact: Floor drains are not usually a significant
source of FOG. Drain cleaners and strong
cleaning agents used on floors can emulsify
FOG already captured in a grease interceptor.
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• Myth: Once the grease is captured in the
interceptor, it will remain captured in the
interceptor as long as the interceptor is not yet
25% full.
• Fact: Because the grease (FOG) is contaminated
with food particles and the interceptor is a
breeding ground for bacteria, the FOG can be
broken down, exit the interceptor and create
blockages downstream.
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• Myth: Over sizing an interceptor cannot
hurt.
• Fact: Over sizing an interceptor relative to actual
flow is a problem. It can result in the generation of
hydrogen sulfide gas that can convert to an acid.
Both metal and concrete structures downstream
have suffered severe structural damage from this
acid.
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• Myth: When the grease interceptor is full, the
drain line will stop flowing.
• Fact: Water will continue to flow even when the
FOG in the interceptor is at capacity. Additional
grease in the wastewater will simply flow right
through the interceptor. Grease interceptors must
be either manually or electronically monitored.
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• Myth: With the change to healthier cooking oils,
there is less of a FOG problem.
• Fact: Cooking oils that are healthier for you are
no healthier for the drainage system. They are all
polar hydrocarbons. In fact, some of the new
alternative cooking oils with specific gravities
closer to water will be harder to capture from the
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• Myth: A clogged drain and clean out is the worst
that can happen.
• Fact: FOG can can cause extensive sewer failure
and costly repairs.
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• Myth: Grease does not clog plastic pipe
• Fact: FOG can create blockages in all
drain pipe materials.
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