A skimmer is a device that removes free floating oil from the water's surface.
Types of Skimmer
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Brush Skimmer
Oleophilic surface skimmer that uses rotating brushes to collect oil, which is removed by a scraper.
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Brush/Drum Skimmer
Oleophilic surface skimmer that uses an interchangeable system of rotating brushes or drums to recover a wider range of oil types and conditions.
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Brush/Drum/Disc Skimmer
Oleophilic surface skimmer that uses an interchangeable system of rotating brushes, drums, or discs to recover a wider range of oil types and conditions.
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Disc Skimmer
Oleophilic surface skimmer that uses rotating discs to collect oil, which is removed by a scraper or wiper
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Drum Skimmer
Oleophilic surface skimmer that uses rotating drums to collect oil, which is removed by a scraper or wiper.
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Grooved Drum Skimmer
Oleophilic surface skimmer that uses grooved drums to increase surface area for oil collection, with oil removed by a scraper or wiper.
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Helical Drum Skimmer
Hydrodynamic skimmer that uses an open rotating drum for gravity-based separation and oil collection, with oil removed by a pump.
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Rope Mop Skimmer
Oleophilic surface skimmer that uses a rope mop to collect oil, which is removed by a wringer.
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Suction Skimmer
Skimmer that uses vacuum or pump suction to collect and remove oil.
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Weir Skimmer
Skimmer that uses an adjustable lip at the water's surface to collect oil, which is removed by a pump.
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Weir/Brush Skimmer
Skimmer that uses either an interchangeable system or a combined setup of weir and rotating oleophilic brushes to recover a wider range of oil types and conditions.
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Weir/Vortex Skimmer
Skimmer that uses a combination of weir and induced flow to collect oil, which is removed by a pump.