Main Title |
Shore Termination for Oil Spill Booms. |
Author |
Robert, Archie C. ;
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CORP Author |
Edison Water Quality Research Lab., N.J. |
Year Published |
1973 |
Report Number |
EPA-15080-FVP; 11437,; R2-73-114 |
Stock Number |
PB-221 547 |
Additional Subjects |
( Water pollution ;
Oils) ;
Booms(Equipment) ;
Construction ;
Outboard engines ;
Fabrication ;
Installing ;
Performance evaluation ;
Leakage ;
Oil spills ;
Oil pollution ;
Oil retention booms ;
Oil pollution containment
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-221 547 |
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 |
23p |
Abstract |
One of the most common sources of failure in the application of floating oil booms to contain an oil spill is leakage between the end of the boom and the adjacent shoreline, deck or bulkhead. Booms cannot be fastened solidly to the shore since they must rise and fall with the changes in height due to tides and waves. The use of counter-currents generated by a fire stream or prop wash is attractive, although it ties up a boat often needed for other tasks. Futhermore, the shallow draft of a small boat allows oil to escape beneath the boat unless the boat is overlapped by the boom. Securing boom to the boat while avoiding the fouling of the boat's propeller then becomes operational concerns. A simple structure is described for mounting a small outboard motor to 'seal' the gap. This boom terminator can be constructed on-scene with tools and materials generally available around the waterfront by relatively unskilled personnel. |
Availability Notes |
Paper copy available from GPO $0.50 as EP1.23/2:73-114. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Environmental protection technology series. |
PUB Date Free Form |
Feb 73, |
Category Codes |
13B; 68D |
NTIS Prices |
PC-GPO/MF A01-NTIS |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
326564187 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |