Weir-type skimmer employing a wave diffuser

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1983-09-29

1985-11-19

Fisher, Richard V.

Liquid purification or separation

Flow, fluid pressure or material level, responsive

Discharge of treated material

2102423, 210923, E02B 1504

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045540705

ABSTRACT:
A weir-type skimmer employing a wave diffuser for efficiently collecting an immiscible liquid from the surface of a body of higher density liquid in turbulent waters, including in combination: a floating containment boom having a wave diffuser disposed therein and a catch basin coupled therewith; a catch basin having a self-adjusting weir for regulating the flow of liquid therein; a water pump for removing and discharging water from the catch basin to the interior of the floating containment boom, forward of the wave diffuser; and an oil pump coupled with a skimming head for removing oil from the catch basin.

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