Produced Water
MYCELX Advanced Coalescer
A patented three-phase separation system. Removes oil and solids from water in one high-efficiency, automated unit—no moving parts or chemicals required. Improves oil recovery to sales-quality standards, delivering an attractive ROI. Ideal replacement for gun barrel tanks and CPIs.
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to99%Oil removal efficiency
2psig
Minimal pressure drop across system
Up
to90%TSS >30 micron
Zero
Moving parts in the
MAC system design
Applications
Where the MAC Delivers Results
The MYCELX Advanced Coalescer handles a wide range of oil and water treatment challenges across upstream and midstream operations.
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Produced Water
ReinjectionMAC serves as the primary treatment stage ahead of produced water reinjection systems, removing free and dispersed oil and suspended solids to protect injection wellbore integrity and meet stringent injection quality specifications.
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Oil Separation
and RecoveryIn dual separator configurations, the MAC efficiently removes solids and oil to separate streams in a single process step, reducing overall facility footprint while recovering a clean oil product for recycling and reuse.
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Rental and
Rapid DeploymentThe MYCELX Advanced Coalescer is available as a rental system for short-term production trials, emergency response, and longer-term leasing—with minimal out-of-pocket investment.
How It Works
From Contaminated Inlet
to Clean Water Output
Unlike traditional gravity separation units, the MACs patented design coalesces small oil droplets into larger ones that are easily removed and recovered.
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Inlet:
Contaminated
Water EntersProduced water containing free oil, dispersed oil droplets, and suspended solids enters the MAC vessel from the primary separator.
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Coalescence:
Droplets
GrowTwo zones of coalescing. Stainless steel plates allow solids to migrate down to the bottom cone head while oil coalesces and rises to the top domed head.
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Separation:
Dual-Stream
OutputEnlarged oil droplets rise and are accumulated in batches at the top of the vessel. Solids settle to the bottom. Both streams are removed separately, with no shear forces applied to the fluid.
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Clean Water
and Oil
RecoveryTreated water exits ready for secondary polishing or discharge. Recovered oil is delivered as a neat, sales-quality product ready for resale.
2,000+ mg/L · Turbid
<30 mg/L · Crystal Clear
Effluent Quality
Cleaner Water.
Greater Efficiency.
MAC effluent quality is consistently high, even at peak concentrations exceeding 70,000 mg/L. Compared to gun barrel system effluent—which can be 10× worse—the MAC delivers clean, clear water that protects downstream assets.
When paired with the REGEN, the result is recycle-ready water that can be returned to operations or discharged at SWD, driving a full circular water economy for Permian operators.
Performance Benefits
Why Choose the MAC
Single-Step Oil and
Solids SeparationRemoves solids >30 Micron and oil to separate streams in one process step, eliminating the need for a multi-stage primary treatment train and reducing overall system complexity and footprint.
Less Waste and Reduced
Recycle EnergyNo constant skim-to-recycle required. Recovered oil accumulates in batches and is delivered as a neat product, minimizing waste streams and reducing the energy demand associated with continuous recirculation.
Simple Design,
No Moving PartsThe MAC requires only a single level control point and has no moving parts, delivering high reliability and minimal maintenance burden. No shear forces are imparted to the fluid, preserving droplet size for downstream treatment.
Sales-Quality Oil
RecoveredRecovered oil is accumulated in batches and delivered as a neat, saleable product for recycling, turning a waste liability into a recoverable asset and improving overall field economics.
Process Upset Tolerance
The MAC is designed to absorb high contaminant loading and sudden process upsets without performance degradation, protecting downstream secondary and tertiary treatment systems from shock loads.
Available for Rental
and Rapid DeploymentThe MYCELX Advanced Coalescer is available as a rental system for production trials, emergency deployment, or pilot projects, enabling operators to validate performance before permanent installation.
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Coalescer Experts
Find out how the MYCELX Advanced Coalescer can simplify your primary water treatment and maximize oil recovery at your facility.