Weir skimmers for efficient oil recovery

• High recovery efficiency: Achieved by allowing controlled flow over the weir. This maximises oil capture while reducing excess water intake.
• Self-adjusting design: The weir skimmer responds to wave action and changing water levels. This delivers stable skimming compared with conventional skimmers.
• Lightweight construction: Allows the skimmer to float effectively. It can also be easily carried by hand, even in restricted-access areas.
• Compatible with booms and pumps: Supports coordinated spill response. This improves control during oil spill recovery.
• Wide hydrocarbon range: Designed to recover hydrocarbons across different viscosities. This supports effective cleanup with reduced environmental impact.

SpillPro supplies a range of oil skimmers, including floating oil skimmers and weir oil skimmers, suited to varying recovery rates and site conditions. Options range from compact units to ultra-high-capacity models available for large spill scenarios, with recovery performance measured in litres per hour.

• Weir skimmer range: SpillPro offers a variety of oil skimmers, including floating and weir models. These are suited to varied recovery rates and site conditions.
• Compact units: Designed for confined spaces such as sumps, bunds, and wastewater treatment systems. These skimmers are easy to deploy and handle manually.
• High-capacity models: Built to increase the water line beam using large diameter floats. This improves stability and control during large-scale recovery operations.

A correct setup is essential to ensure a weir skimmer operates effectively and achieves its designed recovery rate. SpillPro provides guidance on how to deploy each skimmer safely, whether used hydraulically, with a vacuum system or as a suction skimmer, ensuring recovered oil is pumped away efficiently.

Key deployment considerations:

• Skimmer sizing: Match the skimmer size to the expected spill volume and pumping rate. This avoids restricting pump suction during operation.
• Float alignment: Ensure the skimmer float is level. This keeps the flow over the weir even across the surface layer.
• Placement in booms: Adjust the depth of the cut and skimming depth based on oil thickness and contaminant behaviour. This ensures efficient separation of oil and water.
• Depth adjustment: Adjust the depth of the cut and skimming depth based on oil thickness and contaminant behaviour. This ensures efficient separation of oil and water.
• Equipment inspection: Inspect hoses, hopper connections, and floats before use. This maintains compliant and safe operation at all times.

Weir skimmers are used wherever floating oil or hydrocarbon contamination must be removed quickly and efficiently. SpillPro supports clients across marine, industrial and inland operations with skimmer systems matched to site risks and response plans.

Common industries include:

• Ports, harbours and marine operators
• Mining, oil and gas facilities
• Industrial manufacturing and fuel handling sites
• Utilities, councils and wastewater treatment plants
• Emergency spill response and environmental contractors storage