Patent ID: 9644456
Date: 2017-05-09
CPC Classifications: E02B,E21B,F16L,F17D,F28D,F28F,Y10T

Claim:
1. A system for containing an underwater oil leak, comprising: a collection shed having a first opening configured to capture oil leaking from an underwater structure; a pipe coupled to a second opening of the collection shed, wherein the pipe is configured to transport the oil away from the collection shed; an oxidizer delivery pipe having a plurality of outlets, the oxidizer delivery pipe configured to supply an oxidizer to at least one of the pipe and the collection shed; and a controller configured to independently open and close individual outlets of the plurality of outlets such that the oxidizer is selectively released into at least one of the pipe and the collection shed; whereby the oxidizer and a portion of the oil release thermal energy in an exothermic reaction.