A procedure for the removal and collection of hydrocarbons, a product to be used in the procedure, and procedure for embodying the product and the use of the same in the procedure

摘要

1. Purpose of the invention: A procedure for the removing and collection of spilled hydrocarbons that does not contaminate the environment with its application and which is economical. 2. Characteristics of the invention: Bird feathers are scattered over the polluted surface on which there are non-polar or low density substances, the feathers are allowed to act until they are saturated with the substances and the saturated feathers are collected. Unlike chemical dispersants, the feathers avoid contamination at the time of their application, and the costs are lower with respect to the methods commonly employed. 3. Field of application: Solid or liquid surfaces that have undergone hydrocarbon pollution produced by an oil spill. 4. Alternatives: None exist. 5. Example: The feathers are located inside a mesh of open weave and then said meshes are laid on the surface contaminated with hydrocarbons to be treated, after absorption of the hydrocarbons on the part of the feathers, said meshes are withdrawn and their recycling takes place. <IMAGE>