ELECTROMAGNETIC BOOM AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP APPLICATION FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH MAGNETIZABLE OIL

摘要

A method and system for efficient oil spill cleanup are disclosed. Inserting magnetic filings in the oil magnetizes the spilled oil. An electromagnetic boom associated with an oil spill cleanup apparatus are used to create a magnetic field proximate to the electromagnetic boom. The magnetic field draws the magnetized oil toward the boom. The magnetic field is periodically switched on and off to create a pumping effect and draws the magnetized oil to a collection apparatus. The electromagnetic boom is directed through the effected environment using a thruster on the distal end of the boom.

主权项

1. A method for collecting spilled oil, said method comprising:
magnetizing oil associated with an oil spill; deploying an electromagnetic boom in said oil spill; inducing a magnetic field around said electromagnetic boom; and driving said magnetized oil along said induced magnetic field to a collection point, thereby removing said magnetized oil associated with said oil spill from an environment.