Barge based skimming system for oil slicks

Patent · Tue Aug 15 04:00:00 EDT 1972

OSTI ID:5919629

Ayers, R R

A barge-based skimming system is described for oil slicks. A method for its use is given wherein the oil phase is concentrated relative to the water phase prior to its introduction into a final separating compartment wherein the oil is reclaimed in a conventional manner. A barge-mounted wave reflector and boom arrangement diverts oil and water into open bottom chutes positioned on either side of a barge. The wave action is damped at the upstream end of the chutes and a skimming operation is performed downstream to divert floating oil upward into a shelf-like structure while allowing the underlying water to continue its passage through the open bottom chute. The shelf structure then directs the oil to a relatively quiescent area defined by a separating container at the rear of the barge where a second separating operation is conducted and the oil reclaimed. (4 claims)

• Assignee: TUL; EDB-82-010197
• Patent Number(s): US 3684095
• OSTI ID: 5919629
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
BARGES
DESIGN
ENERGY SOURCES
EQUIPMENT
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
OIL SPILLS
PETROLEUM
POLLUTION
POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
SEPARATION EQUIPMENT
SKIMMERS
WATER POLLUTION
WAVE FORCES