Oil spill retrieval system

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1990-09-24

1991-07-30

Corbin, David H.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Fluid control, treatment, or containment

Floatable matter containment

405 64, 405 68, E02B 1504

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050355368

ABSTRACT:
An oil retrieval system comprising a large sheet which is adapted to be spread over an oil spill, having weights provided at the respective corners of the sheet and air bags attached to the respective weights, so that when the air bags are deflated the weights will sink and draw the sheet into a canopy over the oil trapping the oil in the canopy, and a retrieval hose extending through the sheet which may be attached to an appropriate pump for retrieval of the oil trapped in the canopy.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3839870 (1974-10-01), Ryan
patent: 4047390 (1977-09-01), Boyce

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