| 摘要 |
A device for the collection of oil and gas from an underwater source 13 comprising a balloon-like structure 1 defined by an envelope having an opening 18, which, in operation, is on the underside of the balloon-like structure. The balloon-like structure includes a vent adapted to vent gas in the envelope, and control means for controlling the oil upper level having a closure valve 3 adapted to control flow of gas in the envelope through the vent, the valve being closable by a valve closure member operable by a float adapted to float on the oil. In use, the balloon-like structure is adapted to be placed over the source to collect oil and gasses from said underwater source. The balloon-like structure further includes buoyancy means adapted to control the buoyancy of the structure to enable ascent to the surface of the water in a controlled manner. The envelope may be formed of a flexible material to enable it to be collapsed or folded for storage and/or transportation. |
