Development of a New Wringer for the Zero-Relative-Velocity Belt Skimmer.

Abstract

A simpler, lighter, and less expensive wringer mechanism has been developed for the ZRV Skimmer, a sorbent belt oil spill recovery vessel for use in fast currents. The new design, consisting of a large perforated drum and smaller peripheral rollers, is recommended to replace the original opposed conveyor design in the prototype skimmer. Performance tests comparing full-scale (but unit width) mock-ups of the new and original wringers showed that the new design works as well or better and requires less power than the original. A brief summary of other changes made in the ZRV design since the publication of Report no. CG-D-23-77 (May 1977) is included as an appendix to this report. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA053616

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  • J. M. Ward

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Coast Guard
  • Construction
  • Conveyors
  • Design Criteria
  • Drives
  • Efficiency
  • Fuel Oils
  • Measurement
  • Metric System
  • Oil Spills
  • Performance Tests
  • Power Measurement
  • Reliability
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • United States Government

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