the type of oil leaked and the amount of time it floats around impacts viscosity and, in turn, skimming success. Consequently, Popovich says the oil skimmers cleaning up the Deepwater Horizon ...

Sea states and the ability to access and encounter the oil are also important factors, among others. It is possible that more than one type of skimmer may be needed on a single spill. No “One ...

Aside from the brush, there are two other attachments for collecting different types of oil. In rare and perfect conditions, the skimmers can collect about 63,000 litres of oil per hour.

Experts are still trying to determine why the leak off Orange County happened but Amplify Energy said Sunday it had stopped the oil from flowing. At least 126,000 gallons had spilled into the ...

From there, it is sucked out into a holding tank. Aside from the brush, there are two other attachments for collecting different types of oil. In rare and perfect conditions, the skimmers can collect ...