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Groundwater is an essential resource for drinking water, irrigation, and industrial processes. However, it can become contaminated due to spills, leaks, and other pollutants, particularly oil and petroleum products. Effective remediation of oil-contaminated groundwater is crucial for protecting public health and the environment. One effective method for removing oil from contaminated water is the use of belt oil skimmers. This blog post will explore how belt oil skimmers work, their benefits, and their role in groundwater remediation.

Oil skimmers usually incur a low initial cost, install easily, offer rugged construction, reliable operation and minimal upkeep. Training personnel for operation, monitoring and routine maintenance is nil.

Selecting an oil skimmer can be a complex decision-making process. There are various factors you have to consider about your application when choosing the right skimmer. Here is a guide to help you avoid the 7 common mistakes that are made when purchasing an oil skimmer.

DNAPL is short for dense non-aqueous phase liquid. Common DNAPLs include creosote, coal tar, and heavy oils; common DNAPL applications include degreasing and acting as a solvent. On the other hand, DNAPLs can also be the byproduct of industrial processes; in particular, a form of DNAPL known as multi-compound waste is a common type of waste oil. The defining aspect of DNAPLs, density, causes the mixture to sink in liquids like water or coolant. Because the sludge sinks, surface skimmers like rope skimmers have issues treating DNAPLs. Additionally, the density tends to cause problems with devices requiring a pump for collections because of its density, clogging the pipe or even breaking the pump itself.

Everyone is thinking “Green”  these days and looking for ways to make the world a cleaner place. Why not start with the groundwater? Pump & treat is an old solution to an old problem. The oil and groundwater are both pumped from the monitoring well. They are usually put into a collection tank and then the groundwater is treated to remove the oil. The PetroXtractor belt oil skimmer allows just the oil to be removed eliminating the need to treat the groundwater. The PetroXtractor line boasts models that are designed to fit in 2”, 4” and 6” (or larger) casings.  The belt oil skimmer uses groundwater surface tension to draw oil to the belt. A new solution to an old problem!

Refineries are capable of producing a range of materials as different as gasoline, jet fuel, or even asphalt. Like most large-scale, high-capacity plants, they require process optimization and advanced process controls. Refinery oil skimming is necessary for retrieving hydrocarbons from wastewater.

Everyone is thinking “Green” these days and looking for ways to make the world a cleaner place. Why not start with the groundwater? The PetroXtractor groundwater remediation oil skimmer can be placed in an existing monitoring well and remove the oil from the contaminated groundwater quickly and efficiently. The skimmer can run off the sun with its solar powered oil skimmer option making it a cost effective solution for even the most remote groundwater remediation sites. Just like the rest of the Abanaki oil skimmers, the PetroXtractor can remove a wide variety of oils including fuel oils, coal tar, and creosote at rates up to 12 gallons per hour. No more bailing, no more expensive pump and treat. The PetroXtractor oil skimmer is the perfect green solution for groundwater remediation.

We understand the difficulties in treating a variety of pollutants in groundwater. Dense non-aqueous phase liquids, or DNAPLs, can be extremely tricky to treat. Creosote, coal tar, and many other heavy pollutants can sit at the bottom of groundwater aquifers or sump tanks and release additional pollutants. How should one resolve these issues? Read more about the latest white paper:

 

 

1. OIL BOSS

New Product? Tell me more! Abanaki’s Oil Boss is an innovative tool for keeping coolant free of oil. The patent-pending design allows for easy visual inspection of your coolant’s condition; and will also help extend tool and coolant life.

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2. GO Green!

Oops, we did it again! In our office, we replaced all paper towel dispensers with Dyson hand dryers to help dramatically cut down on our paper waste. Each desk comes with its own waste basket and a recycle bin and Abanaki employees are diligent about recycling everything they can. In our warehouse we have giant bins that hold paper, magazines, cardboard, aluminum, and plastic that get recycled weekly.

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3. Abanaki Core Values

Cool! What is “cooler” than the core values? Abanaki re-evaluated company core values earlier this year. As a result, Abanaki new core values are Trust & Respect, Can Do, 3D, and No Waste.

 

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4. Shipping? 24 hours shipping?

Another options in shipping? Abanaki offers shipment in 24 hours for 95% of our stock items.

 

 

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5. Exhibitions! IMTS? CARS?

Missed something at IMTS 2016 and CARS 2016? No worry, click on the following links:

http://www.cars-expo.com/ https://www.imts.com/

 

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6. Summer Outing! Meeple People vs Quiz Master?

Let the games begin!!! Two teams were at the Malted Meeple place to set the record straight. After hours of screaming, shouting, howling, and yelling, the two teams ended in a tie. Talking about the “game fixing…”

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7. Oversea Market

How many countries we sold to? Abanaki has oil skimmers operating in over 80 countries across the world and is always looking for opportunities to expand its presence in the global market.

 

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 8. Oil Skimmer! PetroXtractor

Way to go! Despite the shortcomings of the “oil skimming” market in 2016, Abanaki still managed a strong year in selling PetroXTractor by a 20% increase.

 

 

 

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