HEAVY-DUTY OIL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM, PENUMATIC BARRIER SYSTEM. PART I.

The report presents the results of studies and tests of a pneumatic heavy duty oil containment system. Deployment is accomplished using large Coast Guard vessels or navy salvage ships. The design is intended for long deployment periods. The barrier design described uses a pneumatic curtain to contain the oil. The curtain air is provided by raft mounted compressors in juxtaposition to the submerged perforated pipe. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Wilson Industries, Incorporated

  Oil Containment Division
  Houston, TX  United States 
• Authors:
  • Houser, J R
• Publication Date: 1971-1

Media Info

• Pagination: 576 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Lifting equipment; Oil recovery equipment; Pneumatic equipment; Pollution control
• Old TRIS Terms: Oil containment; Oil removal equipment; Pneumatic booms
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00016688
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: USCG-714102/A/004
• Contract Numbers: DOT-CG-00490-A
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 1972 12:00AM