Efficient Fuel Recovery (EFR)
Efficient Fuel Recovery (EFR), also known as High Vacuum Extraction or Enhanced Fluid Recovery, is a proven method for recovering free product, impacted groundwater, and soil vapors from leaking underground storage tank (LUST) sites.
HM Environmental Services, Inc. provides turnkey EFR services throughout Michigan and the Midwest, supporting consultants, property owners, and industrial facilities managing petroleum-related releases.
High Vacuum Extraction Technology
EFR systems utilize high-capacity vacuum tankers specifically designed for fluid and vapor recovery. HM Environmental operates both 3,000-gallon and 6,000-gallon vacuum tankers equipped for this specialized service.
System features include:
- Adjustable CFM controls
- PVC stingers for liquid recovery
- Sample ports for data collection
- Spark arrestors/intrinsically safe equipment
- Manifolds for multi-well extraction
These components allow controlled recovery of free product, groundwater, and vapors while supporting field data collection and system monitoring.
Applications
Efficient Fuel Recovery is commonly used for:
- Leaking underground storage tank sites
- Free product recovery
- Groundwater dewatering
- Pilot testing prior to long-term remediation
- Site stabilization prior to excavation
Turnkey Execution
EFR projects are managed from mobilization through final disposal. Once the extraction period is complete, recovered liquids are:
- Properly manifested
- Loaded and transported in licensed equipment
- Delivered to approved disposal facilities
This integrated approach eliminates the need for prolonged on-site storage and ensures regulatory compliance.
Trained & Experienced Operators
High Vacuum Extraction is performed by experienced operators with specialized training, including API training where applicable. Our personnel understand the technical and regulatory requirements associated with petroleum release sites and groundwater management.
Safety planning, documentation, and controlled system operation are central to every EFR project.
Evaluating Fuel Recovery Options?
If you are managing a leaking underground storage tank site or evaluating free product recovery solutions, HM Environmental Services, Inc. is prepared to provide structured, compliant Efficient Fuel Recovery services.
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