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Floating Skimmer System

Function and Description

Fixed roof tanks that store liquids with different densities, so-called slop tanks, are fitted with the Floating Skimmer System PROTEGO® SA/DA for separating the phases. The design of the skimmer is based on the difference of specific densities. They are developed to skim off the lighter product from the surface of the stored substance.

Dimensions

Solutions are available from 2” to 6” for tanks with fixed roofs

Material Selection

PROTEGO® SA/DA Floating Skimmer Systems are designed and sized to suit the individual tank specifications and the stored medium as well as customer requirements. PROTEGO® SA/DA Floating Skimmer Systems are designed for a long life in service in complete medium contact. We use carbon steel or stainless steel for highly loaded components or aggressive media.

Selection and Design

PROTEGO® Floating Skimmer Systems offer experienced technology for a complete solution for the end-user. This includes easy installation and assembly of the system in the tank and full documentation with an arrangement drawing showing the Floating Skimmer System placed in the tank with regards to all internals.

Essential for the design of the PROTEGO® Floating Skimmer Systems is the Heavy Duty Swivel Joint which fulfils the requirement for an in-service installation to avoid high costs of repairs and to extend the tank maintenance to the planned interval.


The Swivel Joint comes with/in

  • a sturdy design made of carbon or stainless steel
  • maintenance-free greased for a life-time with aviation approved grease
  • large sized ball bearings with two races to cover allside-flow forces during operation.

PROTEGO® Floating Skimmer Systems SA/DA are fitted with a separate skimming foat that is just responsible for separating the different phases. The weight of the complete system is floated by one or more floats.

Floats are always made of stainless steel and are 100 % pressure tested.

"Made in Germany"

PROTEGO® Floating Roof Drainage Systems are „Made in Germany“ and will provide many years of trouble free tank operation.

Design Types and Specifications

PROTEGO® SA/DA Floating Skimmer Systems are designed and sized to suit the individual tank specifications and the stored medium as well as customer requirements. PROTEGO® SA/DA Floating Skimmer Systems are designed for a long life in service in complete medium contact. We use carbon steel or stainless steel for highly loaded components or aggressive media.

PROTEGO® SA/DA with double-bend for fixed Roof tanks