Many industrial processes deal with oil. A few common examples
include lubrication, machining, and food processing. Not surprisingly, all produce waste oil that usually
ends up mixed with wastewater, or collected and disposed of by a waste collection company.
But, what many companies don’t realize is that they are missing an opportunity to make (and save)
money. Read on to learn how oil
skimming can improve your bottom line in two ways—by generating new revenue and by
reducing operational
costs.
1. Generate New Revenue
In the past, recycled waste oil produced lower quality re-refined oil. But now, thanks to technological
advancements in the field, re-refined oil meets the same quality
standards as virgin oil. Plus, reusing oil consumes less energy than refining oil from virgin crude.
But, to repurpose the oil, it first has to be isolated. An efficient way of achieving this is through oil
skimming, a process in which oil is collected from the wastewater’s surface. Such oil can then be reused
numerous times as long as it is cleaned of other pollutants—hence a brand new revenue
source for many companies.
The market for waste oil is a large, and includes companies that produce biodiesel, animal feed, soaps, and
lubricants, among others.
One example is Brakebrush
Brothers, a Wisconsin-based packaged food producer. Historically, used cooking oil from equipment
would mix into the company’s wastewater stream, causing an ineffective and expensive wastewater treatment
process. By oil skimming and selling its used cooking oil to a biofuel production company, the food producer
was able to reduce operational costs and create a new revenue stream.
2. Reduce Operational Expenses
Besides creating new revenue, oil skimming can also reduce operational expenses.
By removing tramp oil from the manufacturing process early, you reduce the
degradation of filters and machinery further down the production line. This also decreases maintenance and
potential downtime. Removing used oil from wastewater makes the entire wastewater treatment process more
efficient and less expensive.
An additional perk: In some applications, recovered waste oil can be cleaned and reused, or sold to other
companies for profit, After all, buying new oil is expensive.
Improve Your Bottom Line, and Invest in Oil Skimming Today
Oil skimming is a simple and effective way to boost revenue and lower expenses.
Invest in an oil skimming solution, and you can stop paying for waste oil disposal, introduce new revenue
streams, and reduce maintenance and raw material costs.
Contact us today to find the
best oil skimming solution for your needs.
