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SORBENT-SURFACE SKIMMER [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Water Pollution
DEF

A mechanical skimmer which incorporates a rotating, sorbent surface (oleophilic) drum, disc, belt or rope to which oil adheres as the surface is moved continuously through the slick.

Key term(s)
  • sorbent surface skimmer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Pollution de l'eau
DEF

Écrémeur pourvu d'une surface absorbante (oléophile) rotative, sous forme de tambour, de disques, de bande ou de câble sans fin, à laquelle les hydrocarbures peuvent adhérer à mesure qu'ils viennent en contact avec cette surface.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medidas contra la contaminación
  • Contaminación del agua
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