Electrocoagulation ie passing ...
Published by Benedict Tan, Entrepreneur / Environmental Engineer
Electrocoagulation ie passing DC electricity through the water will break down the emulsifying agent and allow the oil to be skimmed off. As hydrogen and oxygen gases are naturally produced during the process, the oil will be lifted to the surface where it can be removed and reclaimed. The emulsifier will sink to the bottom to form a dense sludge that dewaters very easily.