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Barrier for oil spilled on water

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5979574
An inflatable barrier for oil spilled on water consists of an air chamber and a water chamber which when inflated gives a figure-of-eight cross section. In order to facilitate laying, there is a pilot air tube attached to the air chamber preferably 1/500 the cross-sectional area of the air chamber. The pilot air tube is quickly inflated and prevents sinking or twisting of the barrier prior to inflation of the air and water chambers.
Assignee:
British Petroleum Co., Ltd.
Patent Number(s):
US 4140424
OSTI ID:
5979574
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English