PONTOON OIL SKIMMER

Mesa Pontoon Oil Skimmer systems are a proven solution for draining a light liquid product off the top of a heavier product in a cone or dome roof storage tank. The Skimmer floats on the top product (ex. oil over water) to collect the lighter of two non-mixable liquids into a vortex breaker. The liquid is then drained out of the tank through Mesa’s Resist-All-Clad or Armor-Clad flexible pipe. Skimmers are made of stainless steel to perform in the most corrosive product environments. An intake fitting and vortex breaker ensure optimal flow as the fluid starts into the skimmer conduit. The Skimmer intake is adjustable to control the amount of liquid that is collected. Mesa flexible pipe features aromatic resistance and includes a smooth internal fluidway for maximum liquid flow. Draining the light fluid is controlled by using a valve at the shell nozzle. Pumps can also be used to draw the light fluid out of the tank.

Each skimmer assembly is made of stainless steel to hold up
against corrosive products. (Carbon steel components
available on request).The Intake fitting is equipped with a stainless steel vortex breaker to induce optimum flow as the fluid starts into the skimmer conduit. Intake can be raised or lowered during installation. Stainless steel pontoons ensure proper flotation of entire assembly. Tether systems on Resist-All-Clad skimmers ensure that hose coils remain in position as installed. (Stainless steel or nylon tethers available). The square guide pole (customer supplied) extends from the tank floor to the tank roof. Stainless steel guide rollers locate the skimmer on guide pole. Straight sections of piping (customer supplied) connect the flexible pipe to shell nozzle. Angle stops (customer supplied) are welded to the square column at both the top and bottom to limit the travel of the Skimmer. Floating 150 lb. ANSI raised face flanges and nylon coated steel fittings with Resist-All-Clad flexible pipe.

Resist-All-Clad Flexible Pipe (shown)is designed for continuous service(both externally and internally) in pure M.T.B.E., 100% aromatic hydrocarbons (Benzene and Toluene), pure alcohol, gasoline, jet fuels, crude oil, water and many other products.

Armor-Clad Flexible Pipe features a single coil, repeating lay pattern and smooth internal fluidway. Armor-Clad is available in specifications to meet compatibility with aromatic storage products. Armor-Clad is available in specifications to meet extreme temperatures.

Minimum Manway Size
All Skimmer components are designed to
pass through a 20” or 24” manway.