Appratus for hydrocarbon removal

摘要

A hydrocarbon removal apparatus includes a plurality of fibers and a backing substrate. Each of the plurality of fibers includes a proximal end and a distal end. Each proximal end is secured to the backing substrate.

主权项

1. A hydrocarbon removal apparatus for removing hydrocarbons from a body of water, the hydrocarbon removal apparatus comprising:
a rotatable disk including an engagement surface and arranged to selectively rotate through a body of water; and a disc-shaped fiber mat securable to the engagement surface so that the mat can be removed intact from the engagement surface, the fiber mat comprising:
a backing substrate; anda plurality of fibers, each of the fibers having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein each proximal end is secured to the backing substrate.