# How Organophilic Bentonite Clay Helps Reduce Oil in Oilfield Drilling Wastewater | Camp-Shinning

Oilfield drilling wastewater often contains dispersed hydrocarbons, oily residues, and low-solubility organics that challenge conventional separation. Camp-Shinning provides **organophilic bentonite clay** designed to interact with hydrophobic compounds and help reduce oil content in drilling wastewater treatment systems.

## Why Oil Is Difficult to Remove from Drilling Wastewater
– Fine oil droplets can remain stable and resist gravity separation
– Chemical additives may increase dispersion and reduce coalescence
– Hydrocarbon loading can fluctuate during drilling stages
– Downstream polishing steps can foul when organics accumulate

## How Organophilic Bentonite Clay Works
Organophilic bentonite is modified to attract hydrophobic organics, allowing it to:
– Adsorb dispersed and emulsified oil fractions
– Capture hydrocarbon residues that pass through separators
– Reduce organic loading into carbon, membranes, or fine filtration
– Support improved clarity and lower oil sheen in treated water

## Where It Fits in Treatment Trains
– Batch dosing in equalization tanks to capture oil and aid settling
– Packed-bed adsorption units for continuous flow treatment
– Pretreatment stage before activated carbon polishing
– Support step for produced water and drilling wastewater skids

## Practical Benefits for Oilfield Operators
– Better stability under variable oil concentration conditions
– Reduced organic fouling potential downstream
– Granular handling supports controlled dosing and changeout
– Useful for remote sites needing simplified operations

## Procurement and Packaging
Camp-Shinning supplies organophilic bentonite clay in 25 kg bags with durable packaging. Custom bag formats and pallet options can be arranged for oilfield logistics.

## FAQ

### Can organophilic bentonite remove emulsified oil?
It can adsorb hydrophobic organics even when oil is dispersed, though performance depends on droplet size, chemistry, and contact time.

### Is it suitable for continuous flow systems?
Yes. It can be used in packed beds or modular adsorption vessels designed for continuous operation.

### Can it reduce fouling in carbon or membranes?
When installed as a pretreatment step, it can lower hydrocarbon loading and help protect polishing equipment.

### What data is needed to select a dosage?
Flow, oil concentration, solids content, salinity, and discharge targets are the most useful inputs.

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