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System for control of oil leakage from damaged tanker

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7024388
This patent describes a fluid control arrangement adapted to be fitted in an opening in a bulkhead common to a liquid cargo tank and a ballast tank. It comprises a section of pipe extending through and sealingly secured in an opening in a bulkhead and defining a passageway for fluid to flow from a cargo tank to a ballast tank; and one-shot valve means in sealing relationship with a first end of the pipe section.
Assignee:
Energy Transportation Group, Inc., New York, NY (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5121766
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-728200
OSTI ID:
7024388
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English