A Guide To Oil Skimmer

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A Guide To Oil Skimmer
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What is Oil Skimmer
Oil skimmer is a device, which is used for
removal of oil particles present on the surface
of liquid. They are also used for oily water
treatment system. However, there are different
types of Oil skimmer, designed on the basis of
their flow rate.
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Choosing an Appropriate Skimmer
Basically there are three things to consider,
before choosing an oil skimmer.

• Operating Conditions

• Removal Capacity

• Tank or Sump Characteristics

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Operating Conditions
The performance of oil skimmer depends on many
conditions such as temperature of liquid at the
time of in and out, PH level of the solution,
solvents and chemicals.
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Removal Capacity
Oil skimmer measure removal rate per hour. The
rate of oil skimmer depends on the viscosity of
oil. Usually, there are two main factors, on
which removal capacity of oil skimmer depends,
i.e. Water Content and Residual oil.
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Tank or Sump Characteristics
Before choosing an oil skimmer you should also
take care of the size or design, shape and
location, where oil skimmer is going to be
installed. You should also consider the variation
in water level and possible emulsions present in
the water.
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