Apparatus for collecting substances floating on an expanse of li

Details Apparatus for collecting substances floating on an expanse of li Apparatus for collecting substances floating on an expanse of li

1981-11-09

1984-03-20

Hruskoci, Peter A.

Liquid purification or separation

With movable support

Float

210923, B01D 2300

Patent

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044379897

ABSTRACT:
The apparatus includes a separator (2) and a collector trough (3) which are driven by the movement of a ship (1) wherein according to the invention, the separator is constituted by a long narrow plate which extends along the outside of the ship and forms an acute angle .theta. relative to the direction of movement of the ship, said separator plate being associated with means which allow it to be kept partially submerged and being inclined at an angle of incident .alpha. relative to the surface of the water, the collector being constituted by a trough (3) placed against the side of the ship and communicating with an inner chamber. The invention applies more particularly to recuperating hydrocarbons split out at sea.

REFERENCES:
patent: 61880 (1867-02-01), Serrell
patent: 3670896 (1972-06-01), Hale, Jr. et al.
patent: 3966615 (1976-06-01), Petchul

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