What type of interceptor uses a baffle?

A grease interceptor utilizes a baffle as part of its design to prevent the grease or oil from exiting the unit too quickly. The baffle system helps to slow down the flow of wastewater, allowing grease and fats, which are lighter than water, to separate from the wastewater and rise to the top. This separation is crucial because it helps to reduce the amount of grease that enters the plumbing system and ultimately the municipal sewer system, thereby preventing clogs and maintaining compliance with local regulations.

In contrast, other types of interceptors, such as solids, oil, or sand interceptors, are designed primarily to remove different types of contaminants through various mechanisms specific to their applications. For instance, solids interceptors mainly filter out larger particles, oil interceptors are intended to capture free oils and hydrocarbons, and sand interceptors focus on sediment and sand particles. While these devices may incorporate different methods for separating contaminants, they do not generally rely on baffles in the same manner that grease interceptors do.