Summary
Industrial companies needing to remove fat, oil, or grease (FOG) from wastewater often contract with a vacuum truck service because it’s perceived to be the easiest and quickest solution to their ongoing oil/water problem.
Perhaps not.
While vacuum trucks are versatile and suitable for many applications, such as large-scale waste removal, they are not designed to efficiently separate oil from water for reuse and recycling in all circumstances. Vacuum trucks are ideal for various types of jobs, but their optimal use depends on the circumstances.
In contrast, oil skimmers provide...
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Industrial oil skimming is a proven, efficient, and economical method to remove waste fat, oil, or grease (FOG) from wastewater. Removing waste oil is the first step in the water treatment process before the wastewater can be recycled, discharged, or further treated. The waste oil must first form a distinct layer, or separate from the wastewater, before adding an industrial oil skimmer into the application.
An industrial oil skimmer is a mechanical device generally operated by a pump or motor...
Topics: oil removal oil skimmer oil skimming remove oil tube skimmer
Companies throughout the world in a variety of industries – from railroads and steel mills to cosmetics and food manufacturing – have installed oil/water separators to aid with water recycling and wastewater treatment. Proper oil water separation is a key component to operational success for industrial facilities and now more than ever these manufacturers continuously look for efficient and effective solutions to separate oil and water in their everyday processes.
Wastewater often contains water, oils, fats, greases, and by-products from various...
Topics: oil skimmer oil water seprators remove oil