1. JAY R. SMITH MFG CO.®
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2. The Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Ultracept Oil/Water Separation System, 8600 Series,
is an above ground unit that removes free oil from wastewater.
The proprietary Ultracept Oil/Water Separator continuously skims even the slightest
sheens of oil from the surface of the water. The skimmed oil is discharged into a
storage tank where it is easily removed for proper disposal. Solids that are collected
are discharged through a sludge draw-off valve in the rear of the unit.
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When Meeting Discharge Requirements is the Problem,
The ULTRACEPT System is the Solution.
The ULTRACEPT Process

3. Ultracept series separators are used in applications such as:
• Service Garages with Engine Maintenance & Rebuild
• Industrial Plants
• Heavy Equipment Wash
• Ground Water Remediation
• Truck Wash
• Vehicle Wash
• Aircraft Maintenance Facilitation
The ULTRACEPT Process
The Ultracept works best in cleaning applications where oil and sediment must be efficiently
removed to very low (PPM) discharge levels. Discharges under 10 PPM have been achieved.
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When Meeting Discharge Requirements is the Problem,
The ULTRACEPT System is the Solution.

4. The Ultracept System uses no coalescing packs.
While coalescing packs can help separate oil in
appropriate applications, in truck wash down areas
and other applications with high concentrations of
suspended solids mixed with oil and grease, the
coalescing packs clog quickly, necessitating
maintenance. If maintenance is ignored, clogged
coalescing filter packs can cause discharge violations
or environmental spills due to unit overflows.
No Coalescing Packs
It is very difficult to find anyone
who wants to clean these plates!
What if you didn't have to deal
with messy, clogged coalescing plates?
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When Meeting Discharge Requirements is the Problem,
The ULTRACEPT System is the Solution.

5. The Ultracept design features high separation efficiency without the need for coalescing
filter packs. Ultracept incorporates a proprietary design which takes advantage of the
cohesive quality of water coupled with a patented multi-stage separation process which
enhances separation. Analytical results validate the effectiveness of the Ultracept design.
High Separation Efficiency!
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When Meeting Discharge Requirements is the Problem,
The ULTRACEPT System is the Solution.

6. Competing units use some variation of the “knife edge skimmer” to remove separated oil
from water. This type of skimmer must be manually adjusted and is commonly misadjusted,
resulting in water being skimmed with the recovered oil ( <10% water in the recovered oil
is typically required by the waste oil reclaimers).
In contrast, the Ultracept utilizes a “Continuous Skim” design that skims oil and water as it
enters the skimming chamber. Water is used as a carrier in the skimming process. The skimmed
oil and separated water are deposited in an off-line compartment with extended detention time
allowed for separation. The water that carries the oil to this final treatment compartment is
automatically decanted back to the surge pit and the pure oil is collected in the oil compartment
for draw-off or for automatic gravity transfer to an adjacent oil storage tank.
Continuous Skimming (Water is used as a carrier)
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When Meeting Discharge Requirements is the Problem,
The ULTRACEPT System is the Solution.

7. How The Ultracept System Can Work For You.
Truck / Maintenance Shop
and Wash Area
Water flows from above
ground into Smith /ACO
trench drains.
Water flows from
trench drains into
an underground
collection pit.
The water comes into the
collection pit and flows over a
baffle to collect large debris.
The water comes
over the baffle and
gets pumped above
ground into the
Ultracept.
The water comes into the
Ultracept and passes over
baffles that separates the oil
from the water.
The water comes in from the baffles
chamber and the oil gets collected to
be drawn-off while the clean water is
returned to the sewer system
The over flow water is piped
from the Ultracept back to
the collection pit to begin the
process over.

8. • No coalescing packs, filters, moving parts
or chemicals
• Effective multi-stage separation process
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• Continuous skim design ensures negligible
water content in collection waste oil
• Simple on-grade installation
• Easy to modify to recycle wash water
• Minimal required maintenance
Features & Benefits:

9. Many competing companies have only below ground
systems. Separating and storing oil below ground is
a disadvantage with owner liability for leaky under-
ground tanks and contaminated soil. Above ground
installations are easier to service and maintain.
Underground units are typically gravity fed but
still require a pump to remove the oil and drain
the unit. The Ultracept is piped to allow for gravity
draining of the entire unit for cleaning. The separated
oils flow from the unit via gravity to a storage vessel.
Above vs. Below Ground Installations
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When Meeting Discharge Requirements is the Problem,
The ULTRACEPT System is the Solution.

10. Since Ultracept systems have no moving parts, no coalescing packs to clean and no
filters to change, suggested maintenance is less than 10 minutes a week. When occasional
service is required on an Ultracept (e.g., to remove a heavy sediment layer on bottom on unit),
a drain valve connected to the multiple drain ports on the rear of the unit is simply opened
to drain the unit back to the surge pit. The sediment can then be easily removed (with a wet
vacuum, or equivalent).
Service and Maintenance
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When Meeting Discharge Requirements is the Problem,
The ULTRACEPT System is the Solution.

11. ®The ULTRACEPT System Sizing
The Ultracept unit comes in a variety of sizes to fit virtually any application. Units are
available for nominal flow rates of 2, 5, 10, 25, and 45 gallons per minute. Multiple
units can also be installed in parallel to handle even higher flow rates.
Model GPM GPD
8602 2 2,880
8605 5 7,200
8610 10 14,400
8625 25 36,000
8645 45 64,800
Ultracept Flow Capacities
The process is the same regardless of the unit's size. The amount of waste water produced
determines the size of the unit required for each particular application

12. Oil / Water Separation Systems
Post Office Box 3237
Montgomery, Alabama 36109-0237
(800) 467.6484
www.jrsmith.com
MORRIS GROUP
INTERNATIONAL
www.morrisgroup.co
SINCE 1926
Member of Morris Group International
SMITH
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