| Main Title |
An oil recovery system utilizing polyurethane foam : a feasibility study / |
| Author |
Cochran, R. A. ;
Fraser, J. P. ;
Hemphill, D. P. ;
Oxenham, J. P. ;
Scott., P. R.
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
Edison Water Quality Research Lab. |
| Publisher |
Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O. |
| Year Published |
1973 |
| Report Number |
EPA-670/2-73-084; EPA-68-01-0067; EPA-15080-HES; W74-07341 |
| Stock Number |
PB-231 838 |
| OCLC Number |
01278527 |
| Subjects |
Oil pollution of water ;
Oil pollution of rivers, harbors, etc ;
Sorbents
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| Additional Subjects |
Oil pollution removal ;
Water pollution control ;
Oil spills ;
Recovery ;
Polyurethane resins ;
Foam rubber ;
Sorbents ;
Booms(Equipment) ;
Design ;
Belts(Conveyors) ;
Blowers ;
Cost engineering ;
Incinerators ;
Performance evaluation ;
Experimental data
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EJBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 670-2-73-084 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
12/29/2014 |
| ELBD RPS |
EPA 670-2-73-084 |
repository copy |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
03/28/2018 |
| ERAD |
EPA 670/2-73-084 |
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Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
03/18/2013 |
| NTIS |
PB-231 838 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
xiv, 199 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Abstract |
A system has been developed for recovering spilled oil from water surfaces under a wide variety of environmental conditions and for all types of oils. The system is designed to recover oil at rates up to 9,000 gal./hr. The system is based on the use of polyurethane foam, foamed on the job site, as a sorbent for the spilled oil. The foam is recirculated to increase efficiency and to lower unit costs. Equipment needed includes collection booms, and open-mesh chain-link belt for harvesting the oil-soaked sorbent, and a roller-wringer to remove oil and water from the foam. The foam is initially comminuted and distributed onto the water by means of a hay blower (mulcher), and recycled foam is distributed by an open-throat centrifugal blower. Recovered oil and water are transported to shore in large fabric bags for further treatment prior to disposal. Used foam is disposed of by incineration. |
| Notes |
Report prepared by Shell Development Company, Pipeline Research and Development Laboratory. Prepared for Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under contract #68-01-0067. "October 1973." Includes bibliographical references (page 181). |
