SKIMMINGS
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June
2011
In this Issue
Complete Groundwater Remediation Systems Provide Solutions for Diverse Types of Groundwater Oil Contamination |
Abanaki Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of six new Groundwater Remediation Systems specially designed for a variety of groundwater contamination applications with specific site requirements. These Groundwater Remediation Systems are designed to handle Light Fuel, Medium Viscosity, Heavy Oil, DNAPL, Solar Powered, and Explosion Proof applications. Unlike pump-based groundwater remediation systems, Abanaki systems use belt oil skimmers to provide a cost-effective way to remove hydrocarbons from groundwater. These oil skimmer Groundwater Remediation Systems include a PetroXtractor belt oil skimmer and an oil transfer package. Read this complete article. Check out the various features of Abanaki’s full line of oil skimmers for your particular application. |
![]() | Abanaki Corporation, the world leader in oil skimming and coolant maintenance products, announces the New! updated edition of its Oil Skimmer Facts Handbook for solving oil removal problems. The new handbook offers expanded information about oil skimming principles, applications, technologies, installation tips, and how to select and size an oil skimmer. In addition, this complete oil skimming Request instant access to the Abanaki Oil Skimmer Facts Handbook. |
How Do I Get That Oil Out of There? By Christopher Ott, Production Manager It is a common question asked every day by people in all fields of industry. Machine shops, steel mills, industrial manufacturers, and many others are faced with the problem of removing oils from coolants and wastewater on an everyday basis. They are faced with high disposal and maintenance costs. Some manufacturers are charged extreme amounts to have their contaminated water treated properly by their local water treatment facility. Companies look for effective ways to remove the oil from their wastewater or coolant to reduce costs and the liability of proper disposal. Another reason for removing the oil is a better work environment. Letting oil remain in the coolant tank allows anaerobic bacteria to grow. Anaerobic bacteria break down the components of coolant, causing it to need changing more frequently. Oil-laden coolant with a high anaerobic bacteria content has two other drawbacks as well. Read this complete article. |
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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
Visit us on our website:https://www.abanaki.com