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- Title
Grooved disc oil skimmers.
- Abstract
The article features the first model of the X SKIMMER line, X150, which was developed by Elastec/American Marine (E/AM) in response to the Wendy Schmidt Oil Cleanup X CHALLENGE. The X150 skimmer is based on research conducted by the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at the University of California and capable of recovering 150 cubic meters of oil an hour in stationary applications. The mechanism by which the X150 operates in oil-spill clean-up.
- Subjects
ELASTEC/AMERICAN Marine (Company); OIL spill cleanup; CHEMICAL spill prevention; WASTE spills; OIL pollution of rivers, harbors, etc.; EQUIPMENT &; supplies
- Publication
Journal of Ocean Technology, 2012, Vol 7, Issue 4, p120
- ISSN
1718-3200
- Publication type
Article