In order to separate and store heavy materials such as sand, gravel, sludge, etc. contained in the water to be treated, a sludge trap can be installed upstream of a hydrocarbon separator.
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In order to separate and store heavy materials such as sand, gravel, sludge, etc. contained in the water to be treated, a sludge trap can be installed upstream of a hydrocarbon separator.