Felt efficiently absorbs oil in drum skimming operations

Journal Article · Mon Jan 20 04:00:00 EST 1992 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:5700160

The rate of oil recovery in drum-skimming operations is dependent on the rate of cycling of the skimmer, the velocity of the recovery vessel on which the cycling drum is installed, and the absorbent material used. This paper reports that these conclusions were reached after analyzing results from a series of drum-skimming test performed at Al-Azhar University in Cairo. The velocity of the skimming vessel is important because there is a critical velocity, above which an hydraulic jump will form in the oil along an arc ahead of the skimming vessel. This causes oil to escape around the end of the booms, which are used to concentrate the oil as the vessel moves through the water. The rate of cycling of the drum is significant because, if it is too great, water is picked up by the absorbing element and the oil-removal efficiency is reduced.

• OSTI ID: 5700160
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 90:3; ISSN OIGJA; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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