Novel methods of spill containment and debris mitigation on water surfaces

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Novel methods of spill containment and debris mitigation on water surfaces. This project aims to develop a new technology for debris mitigation and spill containment, which isolates and stops spreading spills and redirect surface pollutants without using physical boundaries. Unexpected forced shutdowns of power plants, when floating debris blocks cooling water intake facilities, cause substantial operational risks, capital loss and affect the reliability of the electricity supply. The laboratory demonstration prototype, to be built as part of this project, could be scaled-up to demonstrate industrial applications such as the mitigation of blockages in water intakes of power plants and oil spill containment in estuaries. Anticipated outcomes are reduced operational risks in the electricity supply sector, and improved energy security.