A modular element for absorbing oily substances from the surfaces of water bodies, as well as the purification system, which make use of such elements

摘要

A module (10) for removing polluting agents from sea surface comprises absorbent polyolefinic fibres (14) enclosed inside a permeable sheath (12), and displays a short-length bundle configuration with star-like or lenticular cross-section. After absorbing oily substances, the cross-section of the module turns into a polygonal or circular configuration. IMAGE