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The oil separator

The mixture of the oil and water is passed through condenser, then oil is
separated from the aqueous layer and can be isolated, usually by use of
a Florentine receiver. There are 2 types of Florentine receiver:

 Receiver           Receiver
     for
                        for
oils lighter      oils heavier
than water
                  than water

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