FLEXIBLE FLOATING CONTAINERS FOR MARINE TRANSPORT,
Abstract
A description is given of Flexitainers having volumes from 30 to 500 cu. m. These are extensively used in England for transport and handling of mineral oils. Floating container 'Dracon' is made of synthetic rubbers of different types, depending upon the properties of cargoes contained, and is reinforced by heavy nylon fabric. Buoyancy gives additional support. Floating container ICB - Flexitainer is made in The Federated Republics of Germany from synthetic rubber with internal sheathing of various plastic materials; it is reinforced by fabrics and fibrous linings made of chemical fibers. There are also containers of a special structure which can be unloaded with the help of compressed air at a height greater than 10 m. They are used in places where there are no pumps or other devices for acceptance of cargoes, for supplying fuel to helicopters at sea, and in various emergencies. (Extracted)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0629876
Entities
People
- P. Kobzev
Organizations
- United States Army Foreign Science and Technology Center