Inflatable oil containment boom
Inflatable oil booms are typically used onboard response
vessels where a foam filled boom would be too bulky. The reduced
volume of an inflatable boom is an asset when boom has to
be transported, possibly by air, to the spill site. They are
typically used in open waters where the higher buoyancy to
weight ratio assists the performance of the boom in waves.
There are two types of inflatable booms - self-inflating
and pressure inflated. Self-inflating booms rely on springs
or coils that are compressed in storage, when deployed the
springs open drawing in air via one way air valves.
Inflatable oil containment booms are available in all sizes
from 24 inches / 600mm all the way up to 138" / 3500mm,
although the most common offshore booms are normally in the
1500 to 2200mm range. The size of the boom needed depends
on the sea conditions. Inflatable oil spill boom is typically
manufactured from synthetic rubber / neoprene with nylon or
polyester plies, or polyurethane fabric. PVC fabric is not
normally used as it does not hold air well.
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