Skimmers
Used in a static or dynamic configuration, from the shore or from vessels, skimmers recover floating pollutants from the water surface. They are one of the key elements in the recovery chain.
Testing is essential to identify the equipment's performancen strengths and limitations, according to the physico-chemical characteristics of the pollutant (density, viscosity, chemical compatibility, etc.), as well as the environmental conditions and configuration of use.
Standardised tests
Aims
Assess the intrinsic performance of the skimmer according to oil thickness and viscosity :
- Recovery rate
- Selectivity
- Tendency to emulsify the pollutant
- Ability to attract the slick
Location
CEDRE:
- Technical facilities
- Laboratory
Products
Oil
Duration
Approximately 1 week
Standards
Protocol based on standard:
- AFNOR NF T 71-500
Custom tests
Aims
Evaluate the skimmer's recovery capacity and operationnal conditions in appropriate conditions. Possibility of conducting iterative tests to investigate several options so as to optimise the equipment's design and operating procedures with a view to improving its performance in given conditions.
Compatibility tests of materials with oil and chemicals
Location
CEDRE:
- Technical facilities
- Laboratory
Natural environment
Industrial site
Products
- Oil
- Chemicals
- Microplastics including Plastic Pellets
Duration
Depending on the protocol
Standards
Custom protocol designed according to client's needs
Deployment tests
Aims
Assess the use of equipment in specific conditions (environment, organisation, logisitics, etc.) that take into account the client's specific constraints
Location
CEDRE:
- technical facilities
Natural environment
Industrial site
Products
Spill simulant
Duration
Approximately 1 to 2 days
Standards
Deployment based on client's needs