Oil spill containment booms are an effective, economical and versatile tool designed for rapid response in case of emergency spills of oil and oil products, as well as other pollutants on the water surface. Barrier booms perform a key function in environmental safety systems, allowing to promptly limit the spread of pollution and minimize damage to the environment.
The main tasks of ECONAD booms:
- Limiting the spread of pollution on the water surface: booms create a physical barrier that prevents further movement of oil film and other floating pollutants.
- Oil spill response: containment booms help to contain the spill by creating a confined space for more efficient collection of oil products using skimmers, vacuum pumps and sorbents.
- Oil containment, transfer and recovery: thanks to their high durability and resistance to chemical agents, booms allow to control the movement of contaminated masses and direct them to designated areas for subsequent disposal.
- Fencing of oil tankers: during cargo operations, booms provide additional protection of the water area, preventing possible spills of fuel and other petroleum products into the water.
- Protection of shorelines and natural sites: Barrier booms are used to protect shorelines, harbors, rivers, lakes, nature reserves and other environmentally sensitive areas from oil spills.
- Isolation of contaminated areas: during cleanup operations in areas affected by oil spills, booms allow to limit the pollution zone and prevent further spread of harmful substances.
Advantages of ECONAD booms:
- Reliable and durable: the materials used to manufacture the booms are resistant to UV radiation, aggressive chemicals and extreme temperatures.
- Versatility: booms can be used both in calm water (lakes, harbors, bays) and in open sea conditions with increased wave activity.
- Ease of installation and operation: the structures are easy to transport, quick to deploy and install with minimal additional machinery.
- High performance: the ability to be combined with other oil spill response tools such as skimmers and sorbents greatly enhances the effectiveness of response operations.
Types of ECONAD booms:
- Permanent buoyancy booms: ideal for long-term use in water areas with moderate conditions.
- Inflatable barrier booms: easily transportable when deflated, making them convenient for emergency deployment.
- Rigid booms: provide maximum stability in rough seas.
The use of ECONAD booms is an important element of comprehensive environmental protection and industrial safety programs. These devices have proven their effectiveness in both oil spill response and preventive control of potentially hazardous areas.
If you need reliable solutions for oil spill containment and water protection, ECONAD booms are the choice of environmental safety professionals.
Product type | 500 | 750 | 900 | 1000 | 1200 |
Freeboard (mm) | 200 | 260 | 320 | 360 | 380 |
Skirt (mm) | 300 | 390 | 460 | 560 | 605 |
Force tension (mm) | 8 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 50 |
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Section length (m) | 10/15/20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Wind speed, (m/s) | 8 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Section weight, (kg) | 45 | 75 | 130 | 195 | 260 |
Trawling speed, (kt) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
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