Five Common Types of Oil Containment Booms
Oil containment booms are critical for controlling oil spread and floating debris in water-based oil spills. Depending on the material and design, oil containment booms are suitable for different environments and uses. Below are five common types:
Solid Float PVC Boom
Construction: Made of PVC fabric with multiple foam floats, reinforced nylon straps, bottom ballast chains and skirts.
Advantage: Easy to deploy and cost-effective.
Application: Suitable for use in calm waters such as rivers, lakes, harbors and offshore oil platforms.
Solid Float Rubber Boom
Construction: Constructed from vulcanized rubber-reinforced fabric with enclosed foam floats and a heavy-duty skirt and ballast system.
Advantage: Highly durable and resistant to wind and waves.
Application: Perfect for high seas, ports and challenging waters.
Inflatable Rubber Boom
Construction: Rubber coated fabric with inflatable air chamber, flexible skirt and tensioning ballast system.
Advantage: Lightweight, compact and easy to store.
Application: Ideal for rivers, small ports and emergency spill situations requiring fast deployment.
Shoreline Boom
Construction: Inflatable chamber for buoyancy and water-filled chamber for weight, designed for use at the interface between land and water.
Advantage: Adaptable to tidal changes and different terrains.
Application: Effective for coastal spill protection and preserving ecological areas.
Fire-Resistant Boom
Construction: Made from flame-retardant rubber or special fabrics, usually with fireproof coatings.
Advantage: Flame and heat resistant, suitable for high risk areas.
Application: Commonly used in oil depots, refineries and high fire risk areas.
Each type of oil containment boom is designed for specific environmental conditions and choosing the right one is critical to effectively contain and control oil spills. If you need to select suitable oil containment boom for your project, please feel free to contact us and we will provide you with professional guidance and support!