- Reduce liquid discharge: Evaporates the water portion of bilge and gray water — cutting disposal volume dramatically
- All-electric, emission-free: Runs on standard electric power with no combustion
- One moving part: Only the exhaust fan moves — quiet enough to talk next to
- Round-the-clock operation: Runs 24/7/365 with automatic high-level, low-level, and high-temp shutdowns
- Simple, rugged design: “Bubba-proof” system with under-floor heating
- Built-in oil separation: Oil drains from the base port for easy recovery
- Marine and industrial: Onboard bilge and gray water — also serves plants, steel mills, and any facility with an oily wastewater stream
BUILT TO ORDER. STRAIGHTFORWARD TURNAROUND.
Cut your liquid disposal volume — evaporate the water and hold on to the oil for proper recovery.
Bilge Water Evaporator Features
SkimOIL®’s BilgeVAP™ Water Evaporator is a simple, rugged solution for reducing oily wastewater volume — onboard or at a plant.
01
Design
- All-electric operation using standard electric power
- One moving part (the exhaust fan) for maximum reliability
- Under-floor heating for efficient thermal transfer
- Integrated oil separation with bottom drain access
02
PERFORMANCE
- Reduces bilge and gray water volume by up to 97–98%
- Runs 24/7/365 with automatic safety shutdowns
- Three-way shutdown : high level, low level, and high temperature
- Contact us for current model capacities
03
OPERATION & CONTROLS
- Simple on/off operation
- Built-in high-level, low-level, and high-temp shutdown protection
- Optional auto-fill system + feed pump for hands-off operation
04
INSTALLATION & APPLICATION
- Useful anywhere disposal or discharge isn’t an option — including No Discharge Zones
- Handles: Bilge water Gray water
- Also serves industrial sites — plants, steel mills, any facility with an oily wastewater stream
WHY BILGEVAP™ MATTERS
Where liquid disposal is expensive, restricted, or off the table, BilgeVAP™ reduces the volume you have to manage by evaporating the water portion of the wastewater — leaving only the oil for recovery.
The Challenge: Oily Wastewater is Expensive to Move
Hauling, storing, and disposing of oily wastewater adds up — whether it’s bilge water off a boat or process water at a plant. The more water you’re moving, the more it costs.
👉 The BilgeVAP tackles the volume: evaporate the water, keep the oil.
The Solution
What if you had no bilge water to discharge?
BilgeVAP™ thermally evaporates the water portion of:
- Bilge water
- Gray water
Leaving only a small amount of oil for recovery.
How It Works
- Wastewater is heated to 212°F
- Water converts to vapor and vents through a blower-assisted stack
- Remaining oil collects at the bottom
- Residuals are drained via the base port
Water vapor is not considered a pollutant. Electric heating = no combustion emissions.
Reality Check
- Bilge water is typically ~98% water
- Gray water is similar to household wastewater
The Bubba-proof BilgeVAP
One moving part. Nothing overboard.
| MODELS: | BV102/85EX | BV102/125EX |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporation Rate | 5 GPH | 12 GPH |
| Tank Capacity | 85 Gallons | 125 Gallons |
| Tank Materials | 12 Ga. Insulated Tank with 16 Ga. Shell | 12 Ga. Insulated Tank with 16 Ga. Shell |
| Tank Floor | 3/8" Plate | 3/8" Plate |
| Tank Height | 30" | 36" |
| Electric Heat | 11.4 KW Under Floor | 27 KW Immersed |
| Dimensions | 41”L x 23”W x 46”H | 38”L x 35”W x 54”H |
| Finish | Polyurethane | Polyurethane |
| Utility Requirements | 240V/3/40A (Field convertible to 240V/1/50A) | 240V/3/40A (Field convertible to 240V/1/50A) |
| Fittings | 2" Stepdown Drain & 3/4" Fill Port | Funnel Floor, 2" Drain & 3/4" Fill Port |
| Shipping Weight | 450 LBS | 600 LBS |
| Access | Removable Lid | Removable Lid |
| Power Exhaust | Yes | Yes |
| Vent Stack | 6" | 6" |
BilgeVAP — For Marine and Industrial Use
Handles:
- Bilge Water
- Gray Water
The system safely and automatically evaporates the water portion of your wastewater — reducing what you have to store, haul, or dispose of.
All-electric. No combustion, no gas, no waste-oil firing.
Contact us for current model sizes and capacities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What waste water streams does the BilgeVAP handle?
Bilge water and gray water. The BilgeVAP does not treat black water.
Does it produce any liquid discharge overboard?
No liquid discharge overboard — the water leaves as vapor through the stack, and only oil is left behind for recovery.
How much can it evaporate?
Capacity depends on model — contact us for the current lineup and specs.
How many moving parts are in the system?
One — the exhaust fan. Everything else is stationary, and the unit is quiet enough to talk next to.
How does the system shut off?
It has three automatic shutdowns: high level, low level, and high temperature.
Cut Your Wastewater Volume — Onboard or At Your Plant
- Turn bilge and gray water into vapor with the BilgeVAP™ Electric Evaporator. Built tough. Runs clean. Effortless operation onboard or on-site.