| Main Title |
Surface Effects Skimmer Developments. |
| Author |
Trentacoste., Nicholas P. ;
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| CORP Author |
Science Applications, Inc., McLean, Va.;National Environmental Research Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. |
| Year Published |
1975 |
| Report Number |
EPA-68-03-0327; EPA-ROAP-21ANT-15; EPA/670/2-75/066; |
| Stock Number |
PB-242 391 |
| Additional Subjects |
Skimmers ;
Oils ;
Water pollution ;
Hydrofoils ;
Design ;
Nozzles ;
Materials recovery ;
Foam ;
Polyurethane resins ;
Ocean waves ;
Oil spills ;
Oil pollution removal ;
Water pollution control ;
Surface effect
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB-242 391 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
79p |
| Abstract |
This experimental program investigated the use of a Surface Effects Skimmer in removing thin film oil slicks spread over large water areas by fast currents. This new skimmer uses a directed air jet to separate and lift spilled oil from the surface of the water in the form of a spray consisting of oil and water droplets. The oil/water spray is directed toward a rotating belt of polyurethane foam from which it is squeezed and pumped to a nearby storage tank. Tow tank tests were conducted at speeds up to 3.25 knots in calm, choppy and smooth wave conditions with oils ranging from a very viscous Venezuelan crude to a very light No. 4 distillate fuel oil. In a related series of experiments, it was found that presoaking the polyurethane foam belt in either water or oil had no effect on its ability to retain oil. |
