| Main Title |
Development and Demonstration of an Underwater Oil Harvesting Technique. |
| Author |
Bianch, Ralph A. ;
Henr, George ;
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| CORP Author |
JBF Scientific Corp., Burlington, Mass. |
| Year Published |
1973 |
| Report Number |
II-14-12-899; EPA-15080-FWL; R2-73-205,; 11063 |
| Stock Number |
PB-221 431 |
| Additional Subjects |
( Oils ;
Collecting methods) ;
( Water pollution ;
Oils) ;
Harbors ;
Underwater ;
Concentrators ;
Drop(Liquids) ;
Efficiency ;
Particle Size ;
SHOC(Submerged Hydrodynamic Oil Concentrators) ;
Submerged hydrodynamic oil concentrators ;
Oil Spills
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| Holdings |
| Library |
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Additional Info |
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| NTIS |
PB-221 431 |
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 |
89p |
| Abstract |
Analytical studies and harbor tests were conducted to determine the feasibility of harvesting oil beneath the surface of the water with the use of inclined planes. The analytical and laboratory investigations provided basic information to design and build units and showed that this kind of device could harvest both light and heavy oils between 3/4 knot and 2 knots. Information was obtained regarding the geometry of the device. Tests showed that oil could be collected in waves without seriously affecting efficiency. A 22-foot-long unit was designed, built, and domonstrated in Boston Harbor. The results showed that the fixed-plane concept is highly effective in areas where the vessel can travel through the slick. Recovered oil is virtually water free and the unit recovered between 70% and 85% of the oil presented to it. The fixed inclined plane Submerged Hydrodynamic Oil Concentrators demonstrator unit works between 3/4 knot and 2 knots. (Modified author abstract) |
| Availability Notes |
Paper copy also available from GPO $1.24 as EP1.23/2. |
| Highlights Notes |
Explores feasibility and demonstrates the capability of collecting light and heavy oils by the fixed inclined plane concept on vessels moving between 3/4 knot and 2 knots. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Environmental protection technology series. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
Apr 73, |
| Category Codes |
13B; 68D |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A05/MF A01 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
326563712 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
