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Sorbent Booms – A Video Guide

  • Posted on August 11, 2011 at 6:02 am

Sorbent booms are one of the ways that can prevent you from spending massive amounts of money when oil spills occur. The main purpose of sorbent booms is to prevent the oil spill from spreading out. It controls the affected areas and it also has the ability to absorb oils and hydrocarbons on its path. It handles spills such as fuel oils, hydraulic oils, gasoline, diesel, motor oil, jet fuel, and kerosene. Sorbent booms look like chains of sausages. It usually comes in fragments that you can attach or detach depending on your needs. This is a cost saving measure that allows you to only use the number of booms you need. It has carbon steel connectors to create a link with other fragments. A nylon rope also runs through each boom fragment. It makes retrieval of the boom easier. These are distinctively made with a tough outer mesh. The mesh protects the polypropylene filter which allows it to absorb the oil. It has a diameter ranging from 5″ to 8″. The length of each fragment can reach to 10 foot or 20 foot. With a bright white color, it is easy to notice when it becomes fully saturated and needs replacement. It makes sure that you efficiently use the boom. By replacing the boom when it only becomes fully saturated will save you money. Here are some useful tips in using solvent booms: TIP #1: Make sure people know how to use it Provide trainings and workshops on how to properly use the solvent booms. Accidents happen instantly and people won’t have time to read the manual …

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