Oil skimmer and method of operating same

Details Oil skimmer and method of operating same Oil skimmer and method of operating same

2007-12-04

2007-12-04

Upton, Christopher (Department: 1724)

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Separating

C210S242300, C210S923000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11286139

ABSTRACT:
A skimmer used to remove both heavy and light oil from a body of water or for the removal of either light or heavy oil and a method of operation of the skimmer. The heavier oil is removed from a first location on a rotating member and the lighter oil is removed from a second location on the rotating member. The oil removed at both locations is collected at a single location and a pump removes the oil from the skimmer.

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