摘要 |
<p>An arrangement on a water craft for collecting oil that is present on the surface of the water, particularly among ice blocks. The underside of the craft's bow has been made substantially planar and very gently inclined, for instance about 10-20.degree., so that, when the craft is travelling forward the ice blocks, may be forced along the underside under the water and be simultaneously flushed in the water. Moreover, in said underside water inlet openings have been provided which are elongated, parallel slits and which prevent the entry of ice blocks. Inside the craft, the oil is separated from the water by means of a separating member, whereafter the water is pumped out again. To intensify the flushing of the ice blocks, the pumped-out water is jetted against the ice blocks in the region of the inlet openings. The bottom of the bow may be slightly deeper at its sides than at its planar centrepart.</p> |