Reviewed Oil and Gas - Truck Transportation Options
Options below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented
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| Recycle rinse water |
| Recycle wash and rinse water within a closed loop system (e.g., rinse water from the last rinse can be recycled as wash water for the cleaning step.) |
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| Manage spilled chemicals |
- Store and maintain chemicals properly to prevent spills or leaks.
- Only retain the smallest possible quantities.
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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, if possible.
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| Instrall purification equipment |
| Install lubricating oil purification equipment to reduce frequency of conventional filter replacement.
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| Explore filterless cleaning |
| Evaluate applicability of filterless centrifugal oil cleaning. (Use spinners to replace or lengthen oil filter life.)
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| Use reusable filters |
| Use stainless steel, reusable filters. |
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| Manage oil filters |
- Keep good records of truck maintenance and replace filters as infrequently as possible to ensure maintenance.
- Change filters only when necessary. Use differential pressure as an indicator of needed change.
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