LIGHTWEIGHT OIL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM, LOW TENSION BARRIER SYSTEM. PART I

The report presents the results of studies and tests of a low tension light weight oil containment system. The system is capable of deployment from an aircraft and deploys rapidly with a minimum of support equipment. The barrier design described uses an external tension shock absorbing bridle line to insure the barrier a high degree of high sea surface confirmability. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Wilson Industries, Incorporated

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

Media Info

• Pagination: 465 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Booms (Lifting equipment); Design; Oil booms; Oil recovery equipment; Pollution control
• Old TRIS Terms: Boom design; Oil containment; Oil removal equipment
• Subject Areas: Design; Environment; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00016687
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: USCG-714102/A/001 Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: DOT-CG-00490-A
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 1972 12:00AM