Storage of recovered oil and oily water is an important issue when it comes to maritime disasters,
being a significant factor of the overall operation. Using large storage vessels is not always an option
especially when the vessel is close to the shore. Currently, floating or non-inflatable tanks made of
composite textile materials are used worldwide for the storage of the water/hydrocarbon mixture,
regardless of the area of action (maritime or fluvial). The research carried out so far by INCDTP
specialists, which consists in modelling, simulation and numerical analysis of various constructive forms and
devices, led to the conclusion that for the making of a floating tank for storing water/hydrocarbon/oil mixtures,
the best solution for its construction is represented by textile materials woven from high-tech yarns (p-aramid
and polyamide 6.6) covered with polyurethane. The experimental model of the floating tank for the
transport of oils and hydrocarbons in case of disaster was designed by INCDTP specialists and consists
of five experimental models of floating materials (made of five variants of covered textile structures) and
assembled in collaboration with specialists from SC CONDOR SA, in the form of a floating storage tank.
The storage tank that has been created will be tested on the ground first, in order to perform all gravimetric
and quality measurements
FLOATING TANK FOR TRANSPORTING
OIL AND HYDROCARBONS FOLLOWING A MARITIME DISASTER
