A SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING OIL ON WATER

摘要

A system for collecting oil on water comprises an oil boom (1) and a floating collection container (2), which is connected to an opening (4) in the boom by means of a pumping hose (3). The pumping hose (3) is flexible so that it can follow the wave motions of the water and is provided with means (17), e.g. non-return valves, making the flow (18) in the pumping hose unidirectional. The distance between the opening (4) in the boom and the collection container (2) is adjustable by means of tension members (8) in order for the excess length or slack in the pumping hose (3) to be adjusted to the prevailing wave height or length conditions.