PRC Passive Skimmer

Separates and Recovers Light Hydrocarbons from Groundwater.

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PRCSKIMMER

The Geotech PRC (Product Recovery Canister) is a passive skimmer with a floating intake that separates and recovers light hydrocarbons from ground water. The Geotech PRC collects floating product down to a sheen then is emptied through a discharge valve at the bottom of the canister after being raised to the surface.

For more information on the Geotech PRC Passive Skimmer, contact your local Air-Met office. 

  • Oleophilic / Hydrophobic filter buoy recovers product without taking in water
  • Quick fill time – about 15 minutes with  ample product
  • Protected easy release drain valve
  • Able to convert to active recovery systems
2" PRC4" PRC
12" (30.5cm) effective buoy travel 16" (40.6cm) effective buoy travel
3 recovery capacities: .25, .5 and 1 liter 3 recovery capacities: 1, 3 and 4 liter
Transparent recovery canister 4" (10cm) or larger monitoring well applications
2" (5cm) or larger monitoring well applications Buoy protected in 0.020 (.5mm) slot PVC screen
Protective screen versions  

 

 

2" PRC
  .25 Liter .5 Liter 1 Liter
Dimensions 49.0" L x 1.75" OD
(149cm x 4.4cm) 
59.5" L x 1.75" OD
(151cm x 4.4cm)
82.5" L x 1.75" OD
(210cm x 4.4cm)
Empty Weight 3.1 lbs. (1.4kg) 3.5 lbs. (1.6kg) 5.2 lbs. (2.4kg)
With Screen 4.5 lbs. (2.0kg) 4.9 lbs. (2.2kg)  6.6 lbs. (3.0kg)
Full Weight 3.5 lbs. (1.6kg) 4.3 lbs. (2.0kg) 6.7 lbs. (3.0kg)
With Screen 4.9 lbs. (2.2kg) 5.7 lbs. (2.6kg)  8.1 lbs. (3.7kg)
Capacity .07 gal. 0.13 gal. 0.26 gal.
Min. Water Required 29.0" (74cm) 39.5" (100cm) 62.0" (157cm)
Materials (All) Stainless steel, brass, and engineered plastics

 

4" PRC
  1 Liter 2 Liter 3 Liter
Dimensions 37.0" L x 3.5" OD
(94cm x 9cm)
53.0" L x 3.5" OD
(135cm x 9cm)
60.0" L x 3.5" OD
(152cm x 9cm)
Empty Weight 8 lbs. (3.7kg) 15 lbs. (6.8kg) 16 lbs. (8.2kg)
Full Weight 9.5 lbs. (4.3kg) 19 lbs. (8.6kg)
25.5 lbs. (11.6kg)
25.5 lbs. (11.6kg)
Capacity .26 gal. .8 gal. 1.06 gal.
Min. Water Required 18.5" (47cm) 35.0" (89cm) 43.0" (109cm)
Materials (All) Stainless steel, brass, and engineered plastics
 

 

  • Groundwater monitoring applications
  • Hydrocarbon monitoring applications