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| In-situ
burning of oil spills is becoming recognized as
an effective and efficient solution in the removal of
spilled oil. PyroBoom® is a unique barrier utilizing
a blend of refractory fabrics and metals to achieve
a continuous burning capability of over 24 hours in
a boom with conventional geometry and sea keeping characteristics.
PyroBoom® has been in service
since 1983 to meet the strenuous and unique operating
regime of in-situ burning of petroleum spills. |
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| PyroBoom®
has been demonstrated to maintain its effectiveness
and structural continuity even after exposure to a 2400
°F fire for up to 24 hours. Operationally, PyroBoom®
exhibits the toughness and durability that are
the trademarks of its siblings, Globe-Boom® and
Oilfence TM. |
| PyroBoom*
is a solid flotation barrier that combines a unique
wire reinforced refractory fabric for the above surface
barrier with conventional GlobeBoom® fabric
for the skirt. The glass foam filled, steel hemispheres
are mechanically attached to the barrier. The modular
construction allows for easy salvage, maintenance and
repair in the field. |
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| Operationally,
PyroBoom® behaves like GlobeBoom®. It
has been demonstrated to maintain freeboard and stability
when towed in a "U" configuration at speeds
up to 3 knots. The high strength and impact resistant
materials allow for rough handling and continued flexing
under load. No special handling equipment is required
other than the lifting and tugging hardware normally
found on OSRV's. Handles, lift and tow points and bridle
attachments are all included in the normal PyroBoom®
layout. |
| Boom®
guide-boom, a PyroBoom® "U"
configuration sweep assembly with wire cross bridles
and a steel storage kit with retrieval windlass. The
whole system can also be stored on a reel, if desired,
with a total deck foot print of about 9' x 20' for either
configuration. |
| BOOMREELă
OILFENCEä and GLOBEBOOMâ are registered trademarks
of Applied Fabric Technologies, Inc. |
