Scum Skimming

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Oct, 2019 By Jim Brettman
Should Scum Pipes Rotate in Both Directions?

Should Scum Pipes Rotate in Both Directions?

Scum pipes represent one of the simplest and most economical ways to remove scum and other floating materials from the water surface in a municipal water or wastewater treatment plant. They typically operate intermittently from day to day, either manually
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Jun, 2019 By Jim Brettman
Methods of Operation for a Rotating Scum Pipe

Methods of Operation for a Rotating Scum Pipe

Rotating scum pipe system is the most popular and most common option employed for collecting floating scum at municipal treatment facilities. There are numerous customized options available in the design of a system, both in materials of construction and the
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Sep, 2018 By Jim Brettman
Scum Pipe Intermediate Supports and When to do use them

Scum Pipe Intermediate Supports and When to do use them

A rotating scum pipe system typically extends the entire width of a basin. It is typically located at the far end of the basin, with flow towards the scum pipe, and supported at each end with an end bearing assembly
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Jun, 2018 By Jim Brettman
Scum Pipe Basics: How to Size a Scum Pipe System?

Scum Pipe Basics: How to Size a Scum Pipe System?

Constant and/or intermittent skimming and removal of floating scum from the surface of process basins has been a necessity in municipal water and wastewater treatment processes to remove this material from the water so it can continue downstream scum free.
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May, 2018 By Jim Brettman

Floating Scum Removal – Scum Skimmer Options Presentation

Watch this JMS Presentation on the types of floating Scum Skimmers that are available.  Jim Brettman, Senior Application Engineer at JMS, talks about skimming solutions available in the market and the pros and cons of each system. Scum skimmer styles
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Oct, 2017 By Jim Brettman
Typical Cost for a Scum Pipe System

Typical Cost for a Scum Pipe System

Constant or intermittent skimming and removal of floating scum from the surface of process basins is a necessity in municipal water and wastewater treatment. The most common method to accomplish this is through the use of the Scum Pipe System.
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Aug, 2017 By Jim Brettman

Best Features for the JMS Delta-SKIMMER (Scum Pipe System)

JMS has been providing scum pipes to the municipal water and wastewater industries for decades (in stainless steel T-316 or T-304, fiberglass, or carbon steel). Our Delta-SKIMMER (Scum Pipe System) uses proven proprietary JMS developments such as water lubricated bearings
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