Reviewed Oil and Gas - Oil Recovery Options
Options below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented
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| Manage unused or spent chemicals |
| Control inventory by accurately estimating amounts required, or ordering smaller quantities only as needed.
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| Exchange unused chemicals |
| Offer (or exchange) unused chemicals to other facilities in lieu of recycling, treatment, or disposal. |
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| Explore less hazardous chemicals |
| Determine whether non-hazardous or less hazardous products are available by asking manufacturers representatives and trade groups. |
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| Manage fuel oil filters |
- Change filters only when necessary. Use differential pressure as an indicator of needed change.
- Evaluate applicability of filterless centrifugal oil cleaning. Use spinners to replace or lengthen oil filter life.
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| Use resusable fuel oil filters |
| Use stainless steel, reusable filters. |
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| Install purification equipment |
| Install lubricating oil purification equipment to reduce frequency of conventional filter replacement.
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| Recycle spent filters and liquids |
| Before recycling spent filters, drain all free liquids, from the cartridge or filter media into a container. Recycle free liquids back into production stream.
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| Place sump for spilled oil |
| Sump placed at fill line (sump equipped with pump and level switch).
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| Change filters when necessary |
| Change filters only when necessary. Use differential pressure as an indicator of needed change.
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