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New oil skimmer

Journal Article · · Ecolibrium; (United States)
OSTI ID:6771918
A recently developed offshore oil spill recovery device designed to operate with typical oilfield work boats or supply vessels in seas with wave heights up to 8 ft is described. Advantages and limitations of the Spilled Oil Cleanup Kit (SOCK) oil skimmer are discussed. Operating experience has shown the the skimmer can operate efficiently and effectively under a wide variety of environmental conditions.
Research Organization:
Shell Oil Co
OSTI ID:
6771918
Journal Information:
Ecolibrium; (United States), Journal Name: Ecolibrium; (United States) Vol. 9:4; ISSN ECOLD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English