Collector apparatus and method for recovery of oil spills, and t

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1989-06-06

1990-06-19

Jones, W. Gary

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Including geographic feature

210776, 210923, 405 64, 405 68, C02F 140

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049351524

ABSTRACT:
Spills such as from oil, chemicals, and the like on a body of water are recovered by overlaying the spill, or a portion thereof, with an inflatable, weighted collector. The collector may be airlifted or carried by boat to the spill site, followed by overlaying on the spill surface. Following inflation, the weights will cause the central portion of the collector to sink below the level of the spill of the contaminated area, and the contaminants will overflow, and/or be pumped into the collector. If required or necessary, water entering the collector may be removed by pumping. When the collector is filled, it can be towed away to a recovery unit by a barge or simultaneously pumped into a tanker or other on-shore facility.

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