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0 • <br />Chapter 4-Site-Specific Industrial Storm Water BMPs <br />Vacuum and Pump Systems <br />I What Are Key] <br />Vacuum and pump systems are effective for cleaning up spilled or exposed materials. <br />The benefits of vacuum and pump cleanup systems include simplicity and speed. With such <br />systems, only the spilled materials need be collected. Also, these systems are often portable and <br />can be used at many locations to clean up releases to the environment. Portable systems can <br />usually be rented. <br />I When and Where to Use Them <br />Vacuum and pump systems can be used at any industrial facility. Both wet and dry materials can <br />be collected with these systems. Vacuum systems can be used in material handling areas and <br />process areas. <br />What to Consider <br />Consider the area of use and the most appropriate size for the system. Since these systems can be <br />portable, size is important, especially if materials will be stored in the unit. In this case, the <br />portable system must have enough suction or positive air pressure to transport materials over long <br />distances. Include plans for proper disposal or reuse of the collected materials. • <br />Advantages of Vacuum and Pump Systems <br />• Remove materials by air pressure or vacuum quickly and simply <br />• Collect materials accurately <br />• Offer good recycling opportunities <br />Disadvantages of Vacuum and Pump Systems <br />• May require high initial capital cost <br />• Require equipment maintenance <br />• <br />4-32