Apparatus for receiving oil-rich liquid

Abstract

In a device for receiving an oil-rich liquid from at least one outflow point below the water surface, it is provided that the device has at least one funnel body, the narrowing section of which facing away from the opening thereof is fluidically connected to at least one liquid outlet line. By means of the device, oil-rich liquid below the water surface can be received and particularly supplied to the use part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for receiving oil-rich liquid from at least one outflow point below the water surface. Background Technology

[0002] Oil pollution of water surfaces is a widely recognized problem. Especially in coastal areas or rivers, for example, after a ship accident or pipeline leak, entire sections of the ocean and coastal or nearshore areas can be contaminated by oil-rich liquids.

[0003] Here, the source of the oil-rich liquid may be located below the water surface. If a ship carrying the oil-rich liquid has sunk, for example, the liquid may leak from the ship and rise to the surface. Pipelines laid on the seabed or riverbed may also be damaged. Oil may also rise from the pipeline through the leak and spread as an oil film at the surface. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The objective of this invention is to realize the device mentioned at the beginning for receiving oil-rich liquid, which can receive oil-rich liquid flowing from at least one outlet below the water surface and, in particular, supply it to the user unit.

[0005] According to the present invention, this objective is achieved by the following means: the device has at least one funnel body, the narrowing section of which is opposite to its opening being connected to at least one liquid outlet conduit to guide liquid.

[0006] The device according to the invention has a funnel body having a wide opening, like each funnel. This wide opening is configured to accommodate the outflow location of an oil-rich liquid such that the oil-rich liquid, due to its lower density than water, rises into the funnel body. The funnel is then positioned above the outflow location of the oil-rich liquid, and can be several meters in size to also cover corresponding large leaks, for example, in pipelines or ships. The funnel body narrows into a section with a smaller width to which the liquid outlet pipe according to the invention is connected.

[0007] The oil-rich liquid introduced into the funnel is further guided into a liquid outlet pipe. This liquid outlet pipe can have a diameter of 1 to 1.5 meters to prevent blockages from occurring within the liquid pipe.

[0008] The liquid outlet line can be configured as a suction line, thus allowing suction pressure to be applied to the liquid line. However, oil-rich liquids can also rise in the liquid line simply due to their lower density.

[0009] A further improvement of the invention specifies that the liquid conduit is guided to the water surface, and the diameter of the liquid outlet conduit narrows before reaching the water surface. This narrowing of the diameter results in the construction of an oil-water separator. Oil enters the narrowed section, while water remains in the wider section of the conduit.

[0010] A further improvement of the invention specifies that a liquid outlet conduit is guided to at least one collection container disposed on the water surface. The collection container may, for example, be a basin-shaped piece floating on the water surface. The liquid outlet conduit can be introduced into the basin-shaped piece at its narrowing section and form an overflow therein. Oil-rich liquid can flow from the open end of the liquid outlet conduit and then be received in the collection container, from which the oil-rich liquid can then be extracted.

[0011] To further develop the invention, the funnel wall can be made of plastic or metal. Finally, at least one connection point for a rope and / or chain can be present at the funnel. Preferably, multiple connection points are provided so that the funnel position is fixed above the outlet of the oil-rich liquid, even under flow conditions. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Wherein: Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the device according to the invention above the outlet location of the oil-rich liquid is shown. Figure 2 It shows that according to Figure 1 A side view of the components of the equipment. Figure 3 It shows that according to Figure 1 Top view of the components. Detailed Implementation

[0013] exist Figure 1 The image shows seabed 1, from which oil-rich liquid flows out through crevice 2 (arrow 3).

[0014] Due to its lower density, the oil-rich liquid moves upward toward the water surface 4 above the seabed 1.

[0015] A funnel-shaped body 5 is arranged above the gap 2 between the seabed 1 and the water surface 4. This arrangement is such that the funnel opening faces the seabed 1, allowing oil-rich liquid to enter the funnel-shaped body 5 along arrow 3 and be guided towards the water surface 4 within the funnel. This guidance is achieved through a liquid outlet pipe 6, to which the funnel-shaped body 5 is connected.

[0016] The liquid outlet pipe 6 has a narrowing section 7 near the water surface 4. The oily liquid flowing through the narrowing section 7 flows out of the liquid outlet pipes 6 and 7 along arrow 8 and collects in the collection container 9 floating on the water surface 4.

[0017] Figure 2 and Figure 3 The structure of the funnel body 5 is shown. This funnel body can be made of metal or plastic. A connector 10 for a liquid outlet pipe 6 is arranged above the funnel wall. The connector can have a diameter of 1 meter, and the funnel body 5 has a corresponding structure with edge lengths of several meters.

Claims

1. A device for receiving oil-rich liquid from at least one outflow point below the water surface, Its features are, The device has at least one funnel body (5), the narrowing section of which is opposite to its opening is connected to at least one liquid outlet conduit (6) to guide liquid.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid outlet pipe (6) is constructed as a suction pipe.

3. The device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The liquid outlet pipe (6) is guided up to the water surface (4), and the diameter of the liquid outlet pipe (6) narrows before reaching the water surface (4).

4. The device according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The liquid outlet pipe (6) leads to at least one collection container (9) arranged on the water surface (4).

5. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The walls of the funnel body (5) are made of plastic or metal.

6. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The funnel body (5) has at least one access point for a rope and / or chain.

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