Spill containment

One method is to use an inflatable stopper or pneumatic bladder which is inserted into the outflow of a drainage system to create a containment vessel.

[2] This is due to increased awareness and improved technology, there are a multitude of companies that offer state of the art spill containment solutions to minimize environmental damage.Spill Containment.UK, Yellow Shield among others are companies offering specialist solutions with the aim of preserving the environment and its ecosystems.

[4] Chemical handling and oil transfer companies in the UK are now deploying spill containment bladders and valves that can be retro-fitted to existing drainage systems in just a few hours.

[5] Instead of paying for a costly cleanup, containment measures reduce the impact on the environment and the surrounding area, and may save some of the resource.

Remote control of the inflation process is also available eliminating risk to operatives in the event of hazardous chemical spills.

Using the Zigbee network enables the user to connect any type of component to the wireless system such as sensors, fire alarms, panic buttons, remote controls etc.

These barriers are effective in relatively level water, however; any significant waves allow contaminants to escape the boom and impact the surrounding environment.