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 (414 KB pdf) - by Tom Hobson
Article in Water and Wastewater Products magazine that features five steps to selecting the right skimmer.

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

A Clean Sweep (1 MB 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 (435 KB 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.

What is an Oil Skimmer? - by Christopher Ott
Learn about oil skimmer applications, types and designs.