Skimming barrier performance evaluation offshore version and harbor version

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Am. Pet. Inst., Publ.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.7901/2169-3358-1979-1-489· OSTI ID:6570947

Lichte, H W

Performance evaluation test programs were carried out for two oil skimming devices: one for the full-scale high seas U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Skimming Barrier, and the second for the Scoop, a scaled-down skimming barrier for use in near-shore applications, incorporating a dedicated vessel. The new system was designed to utilize the successful design features of the proven USCG system into a small, easily deployable skimmer for protecting harbors. The large system with a 19 cu m oil load in the barrier demonstrated an 83Vertical Bar3< recovery efficiency at a 109.9 cu m/hr recovery rate. The smaller system produced an 84Vertical Bar3< recovery efficiency at an 11.4 cu m/hr recovery rate when encountering a 1.1 cu m oil loaded barrier. The best efficiency was in calm water with the Scoop out-performing the large system at 0.38 and 0.51 m/sec; however, the larger system is used in spills of much greater magnitude with rougher sea conditions. Both programs provided unique underwater photography of the boom and tension cable lines reacting to water current, waves, and oil.

• Research Organization: Mason and Hanger-Silas Mason Co. Inc.
• OSTI ID: 6570947
• Report Number(s): CONF-7903164-
• Journal Information: Am. Pet. Inst., Publ.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Pet. Inst., Publ.; (United States) Vol. 4308; ISSN APIPC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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