FOG Under Control: How GreaseShield® Is Changing the Game
Keeping Kitchens Flowing: The Critical Role of FOG Compliance
When we think about environmental challenges, our minds often drift to visible issues like plastic pollution or carbon emissions. But, hidden from view is an equally pressing problem: FOG, Fats, Oils, and Grease. If not handled correctly, these everyday kitchen by-products can cause major blockages and damage within the drainage infrastructure.
What is FOG and Why Should We Care?
FOG refers to the fats, oils, and grease typically generated in kitchens, particularly in food service establishment. When these substances are washed down the drain, they don’t simply just disappear. Instead, they can accumulate in sewer pipes, leading to blockages and overflows. In severe cases, these accumulations can from congealed masses known as ‘fatbergs,’ which can be as hard as concrete and be very difficult to remove.
One of the most effective ways to manage FOG is using grease interceptors or traps in commercial kitchens. These devices capture FOG before it enters the sewer system, allowing for proper disposal and preventing accumulation in our pipes.
Spotlight on EPAS’ GreaseShield®: A Proactive Solution
Among the innovative solutions available for FOG management, the GreaseShield® stands out for its efficiency and eco-friendly design. This automatic grease recovery unit operates in real time. Removing food waste and FOGs from wastewater without the need for chemicals or heating elements.
Key features of the GreaseShield® include:
Eco-Friendly Design: The GreaseShield® uses the least amount of energy in its class.
Reducing Costs: The GreaseShield® eliminates the need to purchase any enzymes or bio additives.
Protects the Environment: The GreaseShield® helps protect the environment from pollution caused by FOG.
The three operational stages of the GreaseShield®:
1. Automated Food Removal
Wastewater enters the GreaseShield® from sinks and other appliances then food solids are automatically filtered, drained and emptied into an external Food Solids Collection Container.
2. Automated Grease Separation
Using heat already present in the wastewater, the GreaseShield® separates and removes fats, oils, and grease (FOGs) before they solidify. A rotating drum with a special oleophilic blade collects FOGs for external recycling keeping drains clear and compliant.
3. Automated Self Cleaning
The GreaseShield® uses recirculated grey water to self clean, removing sediment and backwashing filters. This reduces odours, eliminates staff involvement, and cuts out the need for chemical treatments.