Development of a New Wringer for the Zero-Relative-Velocity Belt Skimmer.

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Abstract:

A simpler, lighter, and less expensive wringer mechanism has been developed for the ZRV Skimmer, a sorbent belt oil spill recovery vessel for use in fast currents. The new design, consisting of a large perforated drum and smaller peripheral rollers, is recommended to replace the original opposed conveyor design in the prototype skimmer. Performance tests comparing full-scale but unit width mock-ups of the new and original wringers showed that the new design works as well or better and requires less power than the original. A brief summary of other changes made in the ZRV design since the publication of Report no. CG-D-23-77 May 1977 is included as an appendix to this report. Author

Author(s):
Ward, J. M.
Author Organization(s):
SHELL DEVELOPMENT CO HOUSTON TEX
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jun-Oct 77,
Supplementary Note:
Supplement to Rept. no. USCG-D-23-77 dated May 77, AD-A041 416.
Pagination:
0036

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USCG-D-3-78
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DOT-CG-42229-A
Monitor Series:
D-3-78
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*RECOVERY, *OIL SPILLS, VELOCITY, OCEAN CURRENTS, COST ANALYSIS, EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN, TEST METHODS, TEST EQUIPMENT, RELIABILITY, LIGHTWEIGHT, ROLLERS, POLLUTION ABATEMENT, LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, WATER POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Water Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
*Wringers
Report Date:
1977 Nov 01