OFFSHORE MECHANIZED SORBENT OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM USING VESSELS OF OPPORTUNITY

The system discussed is based on the concept of mechanized broadcasting, harvesting and recycling of polyurethane sorbent chips. A two-component, drop-type sorbent broadcaster uniformly distributes the sorbent in the high wind and wave conditions expected in the open ocean. The experimental prototype was functionally tested at sea without oil. The tests indicated that the waves and surface currents generated by the vessel can increase the interaction between the sorbent and the oil and enhance the sorption process. Oil recovery performance data will be obtained at the EPA's OHMSETT facility.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the Oil Spill Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 8-10, 1977.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Petroleum Institute

  1220 L Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20005-4070
• Authors:
  • Brunner, D E
  • Der, J J
  • HALL, D
• Conference:
  • Presented at the Oil Spill Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 8-10, 1977.
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 251-254

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Applications; Chemical processes; Foamed materials; Oil sorbents; Oil spill cleanup; Oil spills; Polyurethane resins; Sorption; Water pollution
• Old TRIS Terms: Chemical operations; Oil recovery; Oil recovery systems
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00163099
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: No. 4284 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 13 1977 12:00AM