DE2147954

An oil-guide-boom which is effective in the removal of surface oil and residue from flowing water is disclosed. The boom includes two support members and a sheet extending between the supports in a trough-like manner. The sheet comprises a wire mesh material and a non-woven fabric. In operation the boom is placed in water toward the direction of flow so as to allow water to pass through the mesh portion of the sheet and to collect in the trough portion of the sheet. The boom has particular utility in that its structure and materials allow continuous removal of surface impurities from flowing water. Method of purifying water containing oil on the surface thereof utilizing the oil-guide-boom is also disclosed.