washing bio

[Crosscountry bound]

OK folks, discuss.... I've got over 2000 gallons of raw oil I'm starting to process and I'm OK on the process end... moving along quickly, but it all bottlenecks at the wash station. I like power washing (I just set the hose spray to 'blast' and mix until I have 1/3 water to 2/3 fuel - it settles out with good separation) which has worked well and a bit faster....but I still have to do it 3 times and wait for settling. Anybody got ideas/experience in washing faster? I wash 3-4 50 gallon batches together in an IBC tote. I'm all ears(eyes)

Thanks!

[Dirtcheap]

im doing a mist wash... i usually takes 2 cycles, sometimes 3.... 35+galllons/wash cycle... works pretty good...our water has a high iron content

[Crosscountry bound]

Do you bubble on the 2nd or 3rd too? Tried misting but took a long time for 100 gal of fuel

[Dirtcheap]

i use the bubbler to dry... it takes 1-3hrs to wash... i let it sit for 15-20 min between wash cycles unless im at lunch or out doin something then it sits til i get back to it... if i get busy i can make 3 (40 gal)batches a day..4 if i get upearly and stay up late (and dont go anywhere)

[Ragdude]

Personally I don't care how long the washing takes, just make sure it's washed well and then dried very well. Obviously I don't know how much fuel you burn in a week, but trying to rush the process usually does not give quality results.