SKIMMINGS February 2011
In this Issue
The 7 Deadly Sins of Oil Skimmer Selection
Read this complete article.
Abanaki Oil Skimmers Provide Lowest-Cost Method for Groundwater Remediation
Abanaki Corporation offers a cost-effective way to remove hydrocarbon contamination from groundwater without pumps. Engineers in industrial settings have, for many years, valued oil skimmers as the lowest cost way to remove hydrocarbons from wastewater. Food processing plants, the metals industry, machining firms, and utilities have all used oil skimmers with great success for wastewater treatment. Recently, Abanaki has modified its products for remediation of groundwater. The oil skimmer’s ability to get into tight spaces and remove relatively large amounts of oils and other hydrocarbons lends itself perfectly to groundwater remediation. Read about Removing Oil from Groundwater
APPLICATION SUPPORT What’s your oily problem? E-mail the Abanaki Support Team for answers to your questions.
Ask Skimmerman, and your question will be answered in an e-mail message. Read below to see Skimmerman’s answers to other questions.
From Judd:
I am designing a car wash bay for a service station. The run-off from its operation will flow to an in-ground holding pit before being released to the city sewer system. The pit will be 12 x 20 x 6 dimensionally. I would like to specify an oil skimmer to remove the oils and greases. What model do you recommend?
Skimmerman answers:
An Oil Grabber Model 8 or Model 4 oil skimmer would be my recommendation depending on how much oil you will need to remove. The oil skimmer can be placed on the edge of the pit and the oil can be discharged into a 55 gallon drum or storage tote. The oil skimmers are able to remove 32 gph or 16 gph depending on the model you choose and are available in any voltage you may require.
From Kyle:
I am in need of an oil skimmer for an application I have. With so many choices out there, how do I determine which is the best oil skimmer for my particular application?
Skimmerman answers:
There are a few things to consider when choosing an oil skimmer for any application. The most important thing is to pick an oil skimmer that is suited for the size of the application and the correct belt type. The questions below will help narrow it down:
What is the size of the tank or sump you wish to skim from?
What is the type of oil you are looking to remove?
What amount of oil do you need to remove?
What is the point of access on the tank or sump?
From here you can either use our oil skimmer selection guide or call your Abanaki representative at (800) 358-SKIM to help point you in the right direction.
ABANAKI CORPORATIONOIL SKIMMER DIVISION17387 Munn Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 Phone (440) 543-7400 Toll Free (800) 358-SKIM E-mail skimmers@abanaki.com Fax (440) 543-7404
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