Reviewed Oil and Gas - Well Servicing and Workover Options
Options below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented
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| Hydraulic fluids waste |
| Introduce into production stream at facility where generated. |
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| Reduce spent solvents |
- Use biodegradable, water-based solvents or soap cleaners.
- Substitute non-hazardous surfactants (soap) for solvents (mineral spirits) for equipment cleaning.
- Use up all solvent in containers; ensure that no residues remain.
- Minimize amount of solvent being lost during cleaning or maintenance (e.g., use drip pans to collect solvent for reuse).
- Clean equipment with high-pressure water, steam, or nontoxic solvents.
- Keep solvent containers tightly covered to decrease loss due to vaporization.
- Use inventory control to minimize volume of unnecessary solvent stored.
- Use dirty solvent for initial cleaning and clean solvent for final cleaning.
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| Reduce used oil |
- Minimize the volume of lubricating oil by extending its use.
- Test oil and extend its use based on wear versus accumulated operating hours. [Note: Many lubricating oil suppliers offer testing service at no charge.)
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| Use oil purification equipment |
| Install lubricating oil purification equipment on engines to eliminate the need for lubricating oil changes.
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| Reuse lubricating oil |
| Contract with service company to purify and regenerate oil for reuse rather than replacing with new lubricating oil. |
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| Use oil additives |
| Use oil additives that improve engine and oil performance. |
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| Practice prentative maintenance |
| Practice preventative maintenance to reduce leaks and drips.
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