oil waste Articles
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Used Oil vs. Waste Oil – What’s the difference?
Nice overview of differences between waste oil and used oil. I had thought most of us had a clear understanding of the difference between these two types of oil waste streams but during a recent ISO audit I encountered a site who labeled all of their used oil as “waste oil”. While these terms sound interchangeable there can be differences in how they are managed. First off, whether ...
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Oil waste management through large scale landfarming: a case study
The operational activities of the oil industry generate solid waste containing several classes of hydrocarbons. Landfarming enables the treatment of large amounts of oil waste through the disposal of waste in the reactive soil layer and hydrocarbon biodegradation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate oil waste management in a 1,000 m² of landfarming area. The operational method used in ...
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Chlorinated Solvent Plume Remediation, Midwest United States - Case Study
ERM was contracted by a confidential client to implement a remedial action program to address groundwater impacted by chlorinated solvents. The site is a former manufacturing facility, which used an underground storage tank for waste oil generated by manufacturing operations and cleaning activities. During excavation of the tank, it was determined the feeder line was leaking waste oil containing ...
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Pyrolysis as a promising solution to tire disposal
The problem of solid and liquid waste utilization has a great ecological and economical significance for every developed country in the world. Low-temperature pyrolysis is evaluated as one of the promising solution to the growing disposal problem. Recycling old tires by closed pyrolysis method helps to reduce the quantity of emissions and protect natural resources. As a bonus, if you go about it ...
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What devices can recycle black engine oil to diesel?
Engine oil distillation plant can recycle black engine oil to diesel, and the engine oil distillation plants of Doing Group have been sold to many countries and regions, helping them realize the recycling of various waste oils, including used engine, motor oil, black engine oil, pyrolysis oil, etc. The following will introduce you how DOING's engine oil distillation plant recycles black engine ...
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Oil Skimmers Inc., solves environmental concerns for heavy equipment, maintenance and washdown facilities
Beckwith Machinery Company of Murraysville, Pennsylvania, is one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in America, with 11 sales, service and manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Beckwith's Cranberry, Pennsylvania facility also has a large rental business. When the machines are returned, many are loaded with mud, grease and oil. The mud can be removed simply by washing the ...
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Regeneration of used oil
Used oil regeneration technologies Over time, oil accumulates oxidation products, contaminants and impurities which drastically reduce its quality. Contaminated oil can no longer meet quality requirements and must be changed. Waste oil is collected and regenerated to retain valuable basic materials. Oil cannot be recycled at petroleum processing plants with fossil oil, since additives contained ...
By GlobeCore PC
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Active sediment cap included in clean-up strategy at high-profile superfund site case study
Project: BROS Superfund Site Location: LOgan TOWTtsNp. NJ Products: Organoclay Reactive Core Mat BACKGROUND: Historical operations at the BROS Super-fund Site included waste oil storage, processing and disposal. The waste oil operations in addition to a major earthen dike breach in the 1970's resulted in extensive damage to plant life and significantly impacted approximately three acres of the ...
By CETCO
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Ivey-Sol Technology has potential to increase oil recovery of oil-sands waste by 15-25 percent
Alberta’s oil sands are comprised of one of the world's largest sources of bitumen, containing an estimated 1.6 trillion barrels. About two tonnes of oil sands must be dug up and processed to produce one barrel of oil. Oil sands recovery processes include extraction and separation systems to remove bitumen from sand and water. Separating the oil from the sand is difficult and costly, and getting ...
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Oil skimmer extends life of parts washing fluid and ends recontamination
Like many metal working shops, Anderson Screw Products of Jamestown, New York turned to aqueous parts cleaning because of limits imposed by the EPA on the discharge of emissions and wastes. Anderson operates a 50,000 square foot plant with 65 machines, including a dozen or so parts washers - Magnus dip tanks filled with a mixture of water and cleaning compound. The cleaning compound utilizes and ...
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CH#952 - Oil Contaminated Soil
SITE OWNER: A National Overnight Express Package Company SITE SURVEY: Site and geological surveys revealed a contaminated area north of the facility and west of a diesel tank pit. The cause of the contamination was the result of two (2) underground storage tanks (UST™). One tank contained waste oil while the other contained new oil. Both tanks had been removed. A monitor well was ...
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Centralised treatment of oil sludge and other industrial waste
Centralised treatment of various sources of industrial waste has been established in many European countries over the last decade. Many facilities are still equipped with non state of the art technology and therefore cannot fulfil the broad field of applications with regard to industrial waste remediation. econ's international client decided to be one step ahead and erected a new econ industries ...
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Centralised treatment of oil sludge and other industrial waste - case study
Centralised treatment of various sources of industrial waste has been established in many European countries over the last decade. Many facilities are still equipped with non state of the art technology and therefore cannot fulfil the broad field of applications with regard to industrial waste remediation, econ's international client decided to be one step ahead and erected a new econ industries ...
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Oil skimmer prevents groundwater pollution
Idaho Recycling/Consulting and Associates (IRC) of Glenn's Ferry, ID helps small generators of industrial wastewater prevent groundwater pollution and comply with environmental regulations by recycling contaminated water, a method that is less expensive than disposing of fugitive oil, solvents, gasoline and other hydrocarbons. A typical IRC recycling system for such small generators as truck ...
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Cost Considerations With All The Plastic To Diesel Plant
Should you be looking for equipment which can help the surroundings and will also cause you to money, you might want to put money into the plastic to diesel plant. This plant may help you make lots of money inside a short timeframe plus it uses waste plastic to help make premium quality oil which you can use or sell from Beston (Henan) Machinery Co. ltd. The plants come in some the latest models ...
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Oil Skimming: 7 Benefits, 6 Must-Have Features and 4 Skimming Accessories
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated for comprehensiveness. Waste oil doesn't have to be a burden to plant personnel. Using an oil skimmer ensures that oil will be removed with minimal effort. With the right equipment, a facility can manage the oil effectively while saving time and money. Plant personnel are always looking for new tools and ...
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British Columbia (BC) Hazardous Waste Regulations
The BC Hazardous Waste Regulations serves the purpose of protecting human health and the environment by ensuring that the waste is handled and disposed of per the guidelines stipulated under the Environmental Management Act (EMA). EMA forbids the release of hazardous waste in a manner that leads to pollution of the environment, unless for circumstances permitted under the act. BC Hazardous Waste ...
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The shredding of hazardous waste
An important company based in Emilia Romagna, specialised in the recovery and disposal of special hazardous industrial waste turned to us for a solution for the shredding of hazardous waste for bulk reduction, in line with 4.0 Industry requirements. In view of the type of application, a twin shaft shredder from the 2R series, 150 HP, with hydraulic drive, fitted with 4×75 mm tips, was ...
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Understanding Residential Wastewater
Urban areas are the biggest culprits when it comes to waste generation. Most of India’s waste comes from cities and towns. With municipal STP clearly inadequate in handling the massive amounts of wastes produced, there is an urgent need to decentralise waste management in India. The beginning has been made with many State governments now considering compulsory STPs in residential complexes. With ...
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Plastic and Tyre Pyrolysis Plant is A Sustainable Alternative to Landfills
Waste management is a global challenge that continues to grow with the increasing population and industrialization. As waste accumulates, it presents significant environmental and health hazards, and landfills have historically been the most common method of disposal. However, landfills are not sustainable in the long term due to their environmental impact, space limitations, and the slow ...
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