Oil Skimmer Resources

• Tank Skimmer Helps Firm Save Cost & Stay in Compliance
  Article in Industrial WaterWorld magazine profiling one customer's need for food-grade tank cleaning.

• The Scoop on Oil Skimmers (413K PDF) - by Tom Hobson
  Article in Water and Wastewater Products magazine that features five steps to selecting the right skimmer.

• Skimming Away Fluid Contamination (704K PDF) - by Tom Hobson
  Article in American Machinist magazine that explains why the proper skimmer prevents a host of problems.

• A Clean Sweep (1.27MB PDF) - by Tom Hobson
  Article in Pollution Engineering discusses how oil skimmers work and in what applications they work best.

• Choosing the Right Oil Skimmer for Economical Fluid Management (434K PDF) - by Tom Hobson
  Article in Canadian Environmental Protection that lists 10 factors to consider when selecting an oil skimmer.

• Oil Skimming for Wastewater Recycling - by M. Thomas Hobson
  Explores the various concepts and methods of removing oil from wastewater and groundwater. The scientific operation of oil skimmers—in particular, belt oil skimmers—are discussed in detail.

• How Do I Remove Oil from Water? - by Christopher Ott
  Removing oil from coolant and wastewater is beneficial from many standpoints, including cost, safety and quality.

• The Alternative to Pump & Treat - by Bob Thibodeau
  Discusses the various methods and concepts for removing oil and other hydrocarbons from groundwater. Cost factors, efficiency and maintenance are the basis for establishing the best remediation methods.

• Choosing a Coolant Skimmer for the Machine Shop - By Christopher Ott
  A look at several skimmer technologies available for the Machining Industry with pros and cons discussed.

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