RBS Offshore Skimmers
Aqua-Guard`s RBS Offshore Skimmers are high-capacity oil spill recovery systems suitable for use in open oceans and harbours, effective in static and vessel side-sweep operations. RBS Offshore Skimmers feature four recovery units per skimmer head with interchangeable brush, disc or drum recovery modules and an internal high-capacity weir for the recovery of virtually any oil type.
RBS Offshore Skimmers are part of a complete system that includes a Floating Hose System for faster and safer deployment, heavy-duty pump and power packs and oil storage tanks for holding recovered oil temporarily.
Features
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Up to 98% oil to water recovery efficiency
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Designed for use with our Floating Hose System for faster and safer deployment
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Optional powerful thrusters for manoeuvring the skimmers head remotely in the water
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Optional internal pump types - easily removed for use as independent submersible transfer pumps
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Manufactured using top quality materials and protective coatings for minimal maintenance and maximum equipment life
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Powered by diesel or electric hydraulic powers packs or ship`s hydraulic power
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Modular design allows the skimmer head to be disassembled for transportation
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Simple to use resulting in minimum operator training times
RBS-25 DIW Oil Skimmer
The RBS-25 DIW Oil Skimmer is designed for recovering oil spills in protected waters and evaporation ponds. The brush recovery system is ideal for recovering heavier oils but also performs well in medium viscosity oils.
RBS-40 DIW Oil Skimmer
The RBS-40 DIW Oil Skimmer is designed for recovering oil spills in open ocean, protected waters and evaporation ponds. The brush recovery system is ideal for recovering heavier oils but also performs well in medium viscosity oils.
RBS-50 DIW Oil Skimmer
The RBS-50 DIW oil skimmer is designed for recovering oil spills in open ocean and protected waters. The larger brushes in the recovery system are ideal for heavier oils but they also perform well in medium viscosity oils.
RBS-100 DIW Oil Skimmer
The RBS-100 DIW oil skimmer is designed for recovering oil spills in open ocean and protected waters. The larger brushes in the recovery system are ideal for heavier oils but they also perform well in medium viscosity oils.
Floating Hose System
The Floating Hose System is a reel-mounted power and oil transfer hose that greatly simplifies and speeds the deployment of RBS Offshore Skimmers.
Aqua-Guard`s Floating Hose System combines the many hydraulic power and oil recovery hoses into a single, sealed hose that is stored and deployed from a special hydraulically-powered reel. Once connected, the RBS Skimmer head becomes fully functional with only partial deployment of the hose from the reel, reducing the number of crew required and improving operational safety particularly in offshore wave conditions.
Features
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The skimmer head is fully functional with the hoses partially deployed
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Eliminates the need to attach conventional hose floats, significantly reducing skimmer deployment and recovery times
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The working environment is safer because there is less manual handling of equipment and fewer people are required
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Hose bundle is flexible allowing easy manoeuvring of the RBS Skimmer head with the (optional) thrusters
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Hose Bundle has 25% reserve buoyancy and good abrasion resistance
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Uses simple technology for easy and inexpensive repairs which can be done locally
