An oil skimmer is a machine that removes floating oil and grease from liquid. Specifically, the floating oil adheres to skimming media, such as a belt, tube, rope, mop, or disk. Then, the media runs back to the machine to be wiped clean. Additionally, weir style skimmers use a pump to collect floating oils.
An oil skimmer is a mechanical device designed to remove floating oil from the surface of water or other liquids. Because oil is lighter than water, it rises to the surface — and that’s where skimmers do their job.
Whether in an industrial sump, a coolant tank, or an open body of water after a spill, oil skimmers help separate and recover this surface oil for reuse or disposal. Consequently, this process not only keeps systems clean but also prevents environmental contamination and regulatory violations.
Oil and water mixtures derived from manufacturing processes and food processing facilities that are held in large holding tanks or pits. In these applications, oil is usually removed by an oil skimmer or it can be pumped out for disposal. Skimming the floating oils with little water content can reduce the cost of disposal and lower the contingent liabilities of industrial wastewater discharge.
Oil Removal : Oil Viper Tube Oil Skimmer Type
One of the key features of the Oil Viper is its unique method of removing oil from the tube. The specially designed wiper combination attached to the tube, along with the ceramic wiper on the skimmer, ensures that the tube remains virtually free of oil as it collects and removes surface oils. This not only improves efficiency but also minimizes maintenance requirements.
The Oil Viper boasts impressive removal rates, with the potential to remove up to 100 gallons of oil per hour. This makes it a highly desirable solution for facilities with large volumes of surface oil that need to be removed quickly and efficiently.
In addition to its impressive performance, the Oil Viper is also built for durability and longevity. It is constructed using high-quality materials that can withstand harsh industrial environments and operate continuously without breaking down. This makes it a cost-effective solution in the long run, as it requires minimal maintenance and replacement costs.
Oil Viper Tube Oil Skimmer Key Features
The Abanaki Oil Viper tube skimmer is a highly efficient and effective solution for oil removal and surface oil skimming for various industries such as petrochemicals, mining, manufacturing, and food processing. It works by utilizing an oleophilic continuous looped tube with a diameter of 3/4 inch to collect floating surface oils from tanks or pits.
- The compact design fits almost any tank or pit.
- Explosion-proof motors are available.
- Tubes with up to 100-foot reach.
- Safety shut-off switch for safe maintenance.
- Simple and effective drive design for lasting performance.
- Unique wiping system for more effective oil removal and skimming.
- Removes floating surface oils in industrial or food processing tanks.
Detecting Leaks and Removing Oil
New patent behind Abanaki Belt Oil Skimmer helps protect Catskill Mountain hydroelectric site
The Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project, which operates at the Mine Kill State Park in New York’s Catskill Mountains, relies on Abanaki’s Oil Grabber Model MB belt oil skimmer to detect leaks and remove oil from water sumps.
Upon demand, the Power Project can generate hydroelectric power quickly—up to 1,040,000 kw within just two minutes. Water is discharged into a lower reservoir adjacent to the 650-acre state park that was built by the New York Power Authority and is run by the Saratoga-Capital Region of the State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.
The Project’s pumped storage is a closed cycle, with the same water used again and again. During periods of low power demand, the water is pumped back into the upper reservoir. No fossil or nuclear fuels are used, eliminating their related environmental considerations.
Because the power generation process uses large hydraulic systems to control water flow, it is conceivable that a failure in the hydraulic circuit could cause a hydraulic oil leak, which would result in an accumulation of hydraulic oil and water in a sump at the lower elevation of the plant. The Abanaki Oil Grabber Model MB provides a reliable and effective means for detecting the leak and removing oil from the water sumps.
The belt oil skimmer is mounted above the sump at a location that is frequented by operating personnel. If oil is present, it adheres to the belt in the sump and is removed from the belt at the higher elevation were it is observed. The source of the leaked oil is then located and repaired. The collected oil is removed for disposal, and clean water is discharged into the lower reservoir.
Recently, the U.S. Department of the Interior honored the New York Power Authority with its highest outdoor recreation award for the varied conservational, recreational, and cultural facilities developed by the Authority as part of the Blenhiem-Gilboa Power Project.
Abanaki Corporation is proud to count the Blenhiem-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project among its customers. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Abanaki is the world leader in belt oil skimmer solutions for virtually any application. For more than 30 years, the company has served a global customer base in industries as diverse as iron and steel, wastewater, paper, food processing, automotive, environmental remediation, and recycling.
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