摘要 |
<p>The present invention discloses a device (1) for absorbing matter, such as oil, from an area. The device (1) comprises a sheath (10) covering a core (11) of predominantly sorbent material. The device (1) is partitioned into at least two, at usage, horizontally adjacent absorbing chambers, whereby said partitioning (3) provides further sides (7) there along, which are having vertical extention and are being exposed to said matter. it is also disclosed an arrangement (15) for shielding off a water surface area, such as a boom, which comprises a vertically pendent , flexible shield, thereto vertically, in spaced apart relationship fastened, in relation to the flexible sheild rigid battens, and below the shield hanging ballast. A device (1) for absorbing matter, such as oil, from the water is detachably connected to said arrangement (15) in the vicinity of the waterline of said arrangement (15) to a device (1) for absorbing matter of a kind in any of claims 1 - 17.</p> |