Before FoamFlex, the Civate fuel station needed vacuum-truck runs 5 times a week and frequent polypropylene replacement, and the problem was still not solved. The oily supernatant, including iridescent sheen, could travel downstream along a surface-water pathway. The goal was to intercept it at the source and stop it moving downstream.
The case moved from repeated downstream cleanup to interception at the source and stable control over time.
Five control points were set, from the source (Point 1) to downstream (Points 2-5).
FoamFlex absorbent devices at Point 1 captured the oil selectively, with strong containment already in place upstream.
Preventive and corrective positions at Points 2-5 protected the water pathway. FoamFlex replaced the weekly polypropylene changes and lasted up to 1 month at the main source point and up to about 3 months at downstream safeguarding points.
Visible reduction right after the first deployment. Higher selectivity and absorption than polypropylene and vacuum-truck-only management.
Vacuum-truck runs fell from 5 per week to 1 per week, with potential to eliminate them. Iridescent sheen at the downstream points dropped sharply once the source was controlled.
Less material, less hazardous waste and less operating effort.
Products used in this intervention: Oil Spill Kit Medium – 625 L, FoamFlex Carpet 2.0.
The Spill Kit Medium is ideal for targeted and localised small to medium-sized operations of up to 625 litres.
Reusable absorbent carpet with velcro and handles, ideal for all types of spills and compatible with FF-WRING.
From 5 runs per week to 1 per week during the three-month trial, with potential to eliminate them.
At Civate, FoamFlex lasted up to 1 month at the main source point and up to about 3 months at downstream safeguarding points. It replaced weekly polypropylene changes.
Controlling the oily supernatant at Point 1 reduced the release and the iridescent sheen downstream. The case moved from repeated downstream cleanup to interception at the source.
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