Albarrie Geocomposites is now introducing a new product called an Oil Boom. This product has been developed for customers that would like a more inexpensive secondary oil containment system. It has been designed to contain any released oil from escaping their site.
This is a unique product with an easy installation process.
Below is a typical cross section of the Oil Boom consisting of a simple trench and backfilled clear stone.
First the existing site gravel is shoveled to the side.
A 4” deep trench is dug into the existing earth.
The Oil boom is then placed in this trench.
The existing earth that was removed is placed back in the 4” trench on either side of the Oil Boom and compacted.
The Oil Boom is then backfilled on both sides with the existing stone that was removed.
Additional clear stone may be required to achieve the desirable slope. A 1:1 slope is the minimum.
In the cases where the soil is unstable 1 x 2 stakes are used. The Oil Boom is again placed in the excavated trench and stakes are installed at a separation distance that is required. The stakes must be flush with the top of the Oil Boom.
The Oil Boom is then screwed to the stakes.
The Oil Boom is then backfilled as previously done with the existing earth and then the clear stone.
Again additional clear stone may be required to achieve the desirable slope. A 1:1 slope is the minimum.
If you have any questions concerning the installation of this product please contact the undersigned.
Prepared by: Mike Dowds
Albarrie Geocomposites
