Development of a new wringer for the zero-relative-velocity belt skimmer. Final report, June--October 1977

Technical Report · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:6598192

Ward, J M

A simpler, lighter, and less expensive wringer mechanism has been developed for the ZRV Skimmer, a sorbent belt oil spill recovery vessel for use in fast currents. The new design, consisting of a large perforated drum and smaller peripheral rollers, is recommended to replace the original opposed conveyor design in the prototype skimmer. Performance tests comparing full-scale (but unit width) mock-ups of the new and original wringers showed that the new design works as well or better and requires less power than the original. A brief summary of other changes made in the ZRV design is included as an appendix to this report. (Author)

• Research Organization: Shell Development Co., Houston, TX (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6598192
• Report Number(s): AD-A-053616
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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