Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2014
and has been updated for comprehensiveness.
Skimming oil early refers to removing oil as close as possible to the point of origin—ideally, where oil first enters the wastewater stream from the process that generates it.
The earlier you skim oil, or grease and fats, the more benefits you’ll see. Early oil removal can result in cost savings you might not have considered possible before now. By removing oil early,...
Organizations are increasingly focused on reducing their
environmental footprint and making the best use of our planet’s limited resources.
Removing oil from process and wastewater helps your company employ cleaner operations, conserve water and reduce pollutants in the water.
Read on for four ways oil skimming addresses environmental concerns.
1. Water Conservation
Fresh, clean water is an increasingly limited resource that needs to be used responsibly. While water has historically been plentiful...
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You don’t have to wait long to see the results.
Oil skimming can have an immediate and sustained impact on your business. In fact, a Brill® tube-type oil skimmer can pay for itself within a few months through process efficiency gains, new revenue streams, and reduced equipment and labor costs.
In this post, we look at seven key differences you’ll notice right away once you begin skimming and separating oil from...
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During many industrial and manufacturing processes, water is
combined with chemicals, oils, grease, fat and other containments.
What is Oil Skimming?
Oil skimming is the process of removing floating waste oil, fat or grease from wastewater. It is the first step in any recovery, recycle or reuse project, and has numerous benefits for the environment, economy, and businesses.
Read on to learn why you should skim.
5 Benefits of Oil Removal
1. Cost Reduction
With skimming, water is cleaned before it reaches your...
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