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The main pollutant in waste water discharged from a petroleum refinery is oil (both in free and emulsified form). Free oil is removed by

biological oxygen pond.
aerated lagoons.
trickling filters.
gravity separator having oil skimming devices.

Correct Answer: gravity separator having oil skimming devices.

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