Automated grease separator for commercial kitchens
LK Metal references
LK Metal references
– Customer: Canteen of a university
– Sector: Commercial kitchen / Communal catering
– Location: Germany
– Project period: 2023-2025
– System technology: 2 × LK grease separator NS 25
– Design: Freestanding stainless steel version
– Installation location: Technical room in the basement
LK metal products used:
2 LK grease separators
Project management
As part of the comprehensive modernization of a canteen building and the construction of a new kitchen, the university was faced with the task of redesigning the wastewater treatment system to be future-proof and compliant with regulations. In particular, kitchen wastewater (incl. gravy) with a high fat content requires reliable separation technology that meets both the legal requirements and the specifications of the responsible sewer network operator.
An additional challenge was a very detailed public tender with clearly defined requirements for largely automated wastewater treatment, including automatic grease extraction and automated cleaning of the grease separators.
LK Metall, in collaboration with the system manufacturer responsible for the entire project, implemented an efficient separator solution with two grease separators of nominal size NS25, designed as free-standing stainless steel systems. The installation was carried out in the cellar’s plant room to save space.
The aim of the design was to significantly reduce ongoing disposal costs. The consistent separation and concentrated collection of the separated fats means that a regular complete disposal of the separator contents – as is otherwise often required by law on a fortnightly basis – can be largely dispensed with.
Of course, all wastewater regulations (DIN 4040-100, WHG) and local requirements were fully taken into account.
The new grease separators enable economical and reliable handling of greasy kitchen wastewater in busy canteen operations.
Compared to conventional solutions, the stainless steel design used offers a modern, maintenance-friendly and durable alternative that is perfectly tailored to the requirements of a commercial kitchen. For the operator, this means a significant reduction in the workload during operation, lower disposal logistics and long-term, reliable compliance with all relevant regulations.
made of stainless steel
– Reduced disposal costs thanks to concentrated grease removal
– automated grease extraction and automatic cleaning
– safe compliance with all waste water regulations
– durable, maintenance-friendly stainless steel design
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