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A B A N A K I

Oil Concentrator™ - 17917 OIL CONCENTRATOR

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More Complete Oil/Water Separation

• Slashes disposal costs by providing water-free oil for disposal• Oil/water separation is virtually complete• Helps increase the recycle value of skimmed oil• Saves costly coolant and washing solutions from premature disposal• Available for all Abanaki oil skimmers

General Description

The Abanaki Oil Concentrator provides virtually complete oil/waterseparation for recycling or disposal of either liquid.Under most operating conditions, Abanaki skimmers pick up oil with onlysmall traces of water. However, as surface oil is reduced to a thin layer(1/16 inch thick or less), more water (or coolant) may be picked up along with the oil. When used in tandem with an oil skimmer, the Oil Concentrator solves this problem by providing final phase separation. The result is water (or coolant) available for recycling, and virtually water-free oil for disposal.The Oil Concentrator is non-electrical and contains no moving parts — itsimply receives liquid directly from the skimmer. Based on the principleof gravity separation, the Concentrator tank is sized so that there is adequate dwell time for the oil and water to separate. Water discharge is through a tube that has an open end near the bottom of the Concentrator, while oil flow is through a separate drain port near the top. As additional liquid enters the Concentrator, water and oil are forced out through their respective discharge tubes and ports. A sludge screen provides additional dwell time for separation while preventing debris from contaminating either the water or the oil.Installed at the discharge end of the oil skimmer, the Concentratorcomes complete with mounting bracket, removable sludge screen anddrain plug for easy cleaning. An optional thermostatically controlled heater is available for use with thick oils, or when the application is in freezing temperatures. (A heater should not be used in environmentswhere explosive fumes might be present.)Abanaki recommends the use of the Concentrator with all oil skimmers.It increases the efficiency of the skimmer and reduces costs associatedwith oil disposal.

Oil Concentrator Advantages

•Easy mounting•Small space requirements•No skimmer modifications needed•Needs no electricity, timers, sensors or pumps•Minimal maintenance•No moving parts

Typical Oil Concentrator Installation