Prefog - If Its A Grease Interceptor Then Why Not Size by Grease Production

© Schier Products Company 2012
If it’s a
Grease Interceptor
then why not size by grease production?
Presented by: Ken Loucks
9500 Woodend Road

Edwardsville, KS 66111
1-800-827-7119
www.schierproducts.com
What’s the problem?
Jurisdictions are overwhelmed with

Fats, Oils and Grease!

What’s the solution?
Model Plumbing Codes of course!

What’s wrong with the solution?
There are 4 major problems with model plumbing codes:
 Standards focus on minimum retention capacities

for hydromechanical interceptors
 No performance testing required for gravity
interceptors
 Sizing of interceptors focuses only on flow rates or
gallons of holding capacity
 Vague and confusing language regarding fixtures
that should be routed through an interceptor

What are the basic types of grease interceptors?
Hydromechanical – formerly called grease trap
With EXTERNAL flow control
Standard: PDI-G101
This standard is design

based requiring an
external flow control
with air vent (intake)
and internal baffles or
barriers
This standard includes a performance test
protocol to assure a minimum average efficiency
of 90% with a grease retention capacity of 2 lbs of
grease for each 1 gpm of flow rate.

Hydromechanical – formerly called grease trap
With INTEGRAL flow control
Standard: ASME A112.14.3-2000

or CSA B481-07
These standards are OPEN and

performance based allowing for
various designs or configurations at
the discretion of the manufacturer.
These standards also include a performance test protocol to assure a

minimum average efficiency of 90% with a minimum grease retention
capacity of 2 lbs of grease for each 1 gpm of flow rate.

Hydromechanical grease interceptor standards focus on
minimum retention capacities
Flow Rate Grease Retention Efficiency

Schier PDI/ASME Schier PDI/ASME Schier
model # requirement certified to requirement certified to
GB-15 15 gpm 30 lbs 72 lbs 90% 97.7%
GB-20 20 gpm 40 lbs 109 lbs 90% 97.3%
GB-25 25 gpm 50 lbs 71 lbs 90% 92.8%
GB-35 35 gpm 70 lbs 142 lbs 90% 92.4%
GB-50 50 gpm 100 lbs 249 lbs 90% 92.2%
GB-75 75 gpm 150 lbs 616 lbs 90% 93.2%
GB-250 100 gpm 200 lbs 1076 lbs 90% 92.2%
Best in Best in
Class Class

Gravity Interceptor
Standard:
IAPMO/ANSI Z1001-07
(Formerly PS-80)
This is a prescriptive design

standard requiring such things as 2
compartments, a minimum of 300
liquid gallon holding capacity, 2
manhole covers, etc…
This standard does NOT include a

performance test protocol! There is no
certification process beyond an engineer
stamped drawing.

Sizing of interceptors focuses only on flow rates…

Sizing of interceptors focuses only on holding capacity

Vague and confusing code language

Which fixtures produce grease in quantities that can
effect line stoppage?

Application of grease production sizing method

How much grease are we really talking about?
No. of Restaurants by state:
Arizona – 8,489
Oregon – 8,606
Colorado – 10,374
Washington – 13,731
Northern California – 21,929
Southern California – 40,351
Restaurants share of the food dollar (U.S.):

1955 – 25%
Today – 49%

Is it any wonder that…
Jurisdictions are overwhelmed with

Fats, Oils and Grease?

WHAT is the most important factor in sizing
grease interceptors?

Grease
How about,
Production!

Grease Production
Sizing Method
Schier Products has developed a way to estimate grease
production using historical field data.
Using this 2-step tool, you can size a grease interceptor

to provide enough grease capacity for an appropriate
pump schedule.

Grease Production Sizing Method
Step 1: Satisfy local plumbing code as required.
When flow rate based sizing is required as is with the UPC, see below, then proceed to Step 2.
If flow rate based sizing is not required as is with the IPC, proceed directly to Step 2.
Pipe Size ASPE Full Pipe ASPE 1/2 UPC HGI for UPC HGI for
(nominal) Flows Pipe Flows 1 Min Drain Time 2 Min Drain Time
2 19.44 9.67 20 10
3 58.67 29.33 75 35
4 125.77 62.96 150 75
6 375.47 187.74 500 250

Step 1: Satisfy local plumbing code as required.
When flow rate based sizing is required as is with the UPC, see below, then proceed to Step 2.
If flow rate based sizing is not required as is with the IPC, proceed directly to Step 2.
What size tail piece serves this fixture?

2” = 19.44 GPM at full pipe flow

Step 2: Adjust for pump-out cycle.
Size for grease production based on restaurant type and number of customers.
Schier’s Grease Production Sizing method depends

upon all fixtures in a commercial FSE being routed
through the grease interceptor.
It’s the only way to assure that greasy waste is not

circumventing the grease interceptor.

The Grease Production Sizing Method was developed

by compiling data from municipal pre-treatment
officials, pumper contractors and several
independent research reports.



Calculate the amount of grease the FSE is likely to produce
Next Step: after sizing for grease production, choose grease

interceptor with the appropriate grease capacity. That’s it!
Flow Rate Grease Retention Efficiency

Schier PDI/ASME Schier PDI/ASME Schier
model # requirement certified to requirement certified to
GB-15 15 gpm 30 lbs 72 lbs 90% 97.7%
GB-20 20 gpm 40 lbs 109 lbs 90% 97.3%
GB-25 25 gpm 50 lbs 71 lbs 90% 92.8%
GB-35 35 gpm 70 lbs 142 lbs 90% 92.4%
GB-50 50 gpm 100 lbs 249 lbs 90% 92.2%
GB-75 75 gpm 150 lbs 616 lbs 90% 93.2%
GB-250 100 gpm 200 lbs 1076 lbs 90% 92.2%

The grease production sizing method is independent
of grease interceptor brand.

Use it for any grease interceptor!

Example 1: KFC
500 meals per day X 0.035 lbs per meal x 30 days = 525 lbs per month
Schier GB-75
PUMP OUT
75 gpm flow rate CYCLE
616 lbs capacity 30 DAYS!

Example 2: Olive Garden
469 meals per day X 0.0455 lbs per meal X 30 days = 640 lbs per month
Schier GB-250
PUMP OUT

Example 3: Buffalo Wild Wings
Schier GB-250 (2)

PUMP OUT
100 gpm flow rate
2152 lbs capacity CYCLE
75 DAYS!

Example 4: Elmers
Schier GB-250 (2)

PUMP OUT

Example 5: Saylers Country Kitchen
978 meals per day X 0.0455 lbs per meal X 30 days = 1,335 lbs per month
Schier GB-250 (3)

PUMP OUT
3,228 lbs capacity 60 DAYS!

What happens when you select the right size grease
interceptor?

Thank you!
For more, log on to:
www.schierproducts.com
Or call:
1-800-827-7119

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© Schier Products Company 2012

Presented by: Ken Loucks

9500 Woodend Road

Jurisdictions are overwhelmed with

© Schier Products Company 2012

Model Plumbing Codes of course!

© Schier Products Company 2012

There are 4 major problems with model plumbing codes:

 Standards focus on minimum retention capacities

© Schier Products Company 2012

Hydromechanical – formerly called grease trap

With EXTERNAL flow control

This standard is design

© Schier Products Company 2012

With INTEGRAL flow control

Standard: ASME A112.14.3-2000

These standards are OPEN and

These standards also include a performance test protocol to assure a

© Schier Products Company 2012

Flow Rate Grease Retention Efficiency

© Schier Products Company 2012

This is a prescriptive design

This standard does NOT include a

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

Restaurants share of the food dollar (U.S.):

© Schier Products Company 2012

Jurisdictions are overwhelmed with

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

Using this 2-step tool, you can size a grease interceptor

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

What size tail piece serves this fixture?

© Schier Products Company 2012

Schier’s Grease Production Sizing method depends

It’s the only way to assure that greasy waste is not

© Schier Products Company 2012

The Grease Production Sizing Method was developed

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

Next Step: after sizing for grease production, choose grease

Flow Rate Grease Retention Efficiency

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

© Schier Products Company 2012

Example 2: Olive Garden

© Schier Products Company 2012

Example 3: Buffalo Wild Wings

Schier GB-250 (2)

© Schier Products Company 2012

Schier GB-250 (2)

© Schier Products Company 2012

Example 5: Saylers Country Kitchen

Schier GB-250 (3)

© Schier Products Company 2012