| Main Title |
A free floating endless belt oil skimmer / |
| Author |
Agnew, Robert W.,
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| CORP Author |
Rex Chainbelt, Inc., Milwaukee, Wis. |
| Publisher |
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Monitoring, |
| Year Published |
1972 |
| Report Number |
EPA-R2-72-006; DI-14-12-908; EPA-15080-GBJ; 03504 |
| Stock Number |
PB-214 103 |
| OCLC Number |
00975447 |
| Subjects |
Oil pollution of rivers, harbors, etc ;
Oil separators--Testing ;
Petroleum pollution of water
|
| Additional Subjects |
(Water pollution ;
Oils) ;
( Skimmers ;
Oils) ;
(Absorbers(Equipment) ;
Oils) ;
Design ;
Performance evaluation ;
Materials recovery ;
Belt conveyors ;
Polyurethane resins ;
Catamarans ;
Boats ;
Bunker oils ;
Fuel oil ;
Crude oil ;
Computer programs ;
Polypropylene ;
Oil pollution removal ;
Oil pollution control ;
Oil spills ;
PETSKI computer program
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EJBD ARCHIVE |
EPA R2-72-006 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
01/15/2013 |
| EJBD |
EPA R2-72-006 |
|
Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
12/20/2013 |
| ELBD RPS |
EPA R2-72-006 |
repository copy |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/17/2014 |
| NTIS |
PB-214 103 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
ix, 93 pages : illustrations, figures, tables ; 28 cm |
| Abstract |
A free floating endless belt oil skimmer was developed as a means of recovering spilled oil from surface waters. The skimmer uses a unique high efficiency conveyor wringer to power and wring the belt. The belt is designed to float on the water surface and responds rapidly to the shape of the waves, thereby maximizing oil-sorbent contact time. Evaluation of the skimmer was conducted in a 60 foot diameter annular test tank under the conditions of slightly progressive waves having an amplitude of two feet. One foot wide neoprene backed polyurethane foams were utilized as the sorbent material. The experimental results indicate that the oil pickup rates will vary with the belt speed, oil slick thickness and belt porosities. The recovered liquid contained approximately 50-70% oil at 0.10 inch slick thickness. A conceptual design of a five foot wide boat mounted skimmer capable of harvesting approximately 5 acres per hour of spilled oil is presented. |
| Notes |
"August 1972." "Project 15080 GBJ." Includes bibliographical references (pages 79-80). EPA Contract No. Contract Number: 14-12-908. |
