次世代型油回収装置の開発 Novel oil skimmer using bubble barrier and water jet suction

Conventional oil skimmers have long been plagued by numerous issues, prompting us to develop a revolutionary solution: a next-generation oil skimmer. Unlike its predecessors, this cutting-edge technology combines oil collection without damming solid elements that cause water flow resistance, with suction recovery in an oil-water mixture. At the heart of this system is a submerged bubble curtain, which enables effective oil collection, and a water jet ejector suction method for recovery, allowing for high-speed navigation even with the system lowered to the water surface. Regardless of the oil's viscosity, this technology guarantees efficient recovery and removal of spilled oil, while simultaneously minimizing environmental impact. The implementation of this innovative oil skimmer marks a significant step forward in the field of environmental conservation, and we anticipate it will become an indispensable tool for future oil spill clean-up efforts.