Vacuum Desorption Concept for Removing Oil from Water.
Abstract
A prototype working model was developed of a unique oil/water separator for the removal of oil from bilge and ballast water aboard ships and tanks. The concept involved desorption of gas from the water by means of a vacuum. The bubbles thus formed aided the separation process by forming on particles in the water and rapidly raising them to the surface. Tasks included design, development and fabrication of a prototype unit and extensive testing to study the capabilities of the system with a variety of oil types and input conditions. The results were projected to a full scale shipboard installation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 30, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0764447
Entities
People
- George M. Pomonik