ro-clean desmi a/s eastern & southern africa ports environmental managers working conference...
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RO-CLEAN DESMI A/S
Eastern & Southern Africa Ports Environmental Managers
Working Conference
Presenter Leslie AndrewsGeneral Manager Ro Clean Desmi Ltd United KingdomSept 2010
Contents
• Ro Clean Desmi Introduction
• Contingency Planning
•Components - Oil Spill Response
• Q&A
Intro
Introduction
RO-CLEAN DESMI A/S:
30 + Years
Market Leader in Development & Manufacture of Oil Pollution Equipment
Subsidiary of the DESMI Group of Companies
Head Office: Odense, DenmarkBranches: United Kingdom
USAEcuadorIndonesiaChina
Network: 60 Agents Worldwide Tiered
Contingency Plan – Tiered Preparedness
Most Ports Will be Expected to Have A Tier 1 or 2 Level of Preparedeness
Cont Plan Generic
Components of an Oil Spill
This can only be Achieved if you Have The Right Equipment & Trained Personnel in the Right
LocationComponents
Components of an Oil Spill
1. Containment
2. Collection
3. Temporary Storage
In addition:
• Chemical Dispersants
• Absorbents
• OthersContainment
EQUIPMENT – CONTAINMENT
BOOMSOil when spilt in water will float & spread. To prevent the oil spreading booms are used to hold or deflect the oil to facilitate collection and to protect sensitive areas.
Air
EQUIPMENT – CONTAINMENT
Intertidal Zones
Picture Shows TROILBOOM BEACH
ALL THESE BOOMS ARE DESIGNED TO CONTAIN THE OIL SO WE CAN BEGIN
THE NEXT PROCESS........Collection
EQUIPMENT – COLLECTION
SKIMMERSThese devices are designed to recover oil off the surface of water. They vary greatly in capacity & operating principle.
Belt
EQUIPMENT – COLLECTION
Brush & Disc Skimmers
Picture Shows HELIX & DBD Skimmers
ALL THESE SKIMMERS ARE DESIGNED TO COLLECT OIL SO WE CAN BEGIN THE
NEXT PROCESS........Storage
EQUIPMENT – TEMPORARY STORAGE
STORAGE TANKSAre used when the location of the clean up operations or the quantity of oil makes it impractical to
immediately transport or dispose of the recovered oil.
Floating
EQUIPMENT – TEMPORARY STORAGE
Frame Tanks
Picture Shows TROIL TANK & FASTANK
THOSE ARE THE THREE MAIN COMPONENTS. LETS NOT FORGET........
Dispersant & Absorbent
EQUIPMENT DISPERSANTS & ABSORBENTS
Chemical Dispersants
Picture Shows WIDESPRAY Boat Sprayer
Absorbents
EQUIPMENT – COMBINATION PRODUCTS
Anti Pollution Workboats – Containment, Collection & Storage in one unit
In Situ Burning Containment & Burning – Eliminates the Need for Skimmers or Storage
Summary
•Every Port is Different – Geographical, Politically, etc
•It is Essential at the Consultancy Phase to Identify Requirements
•Only After this Can the Correct Plan be Defined
•Staffing & Equipment Selection will be Unique to Each Port