Spill Science & Technology Bulletin, Vol.8, No.4, 341-346, 2003
Window-of-opportunity for in situ burning
This paper is a summary of the fundamentals that influence the window-of-opportunity for in situ burning of oil at sea. It is a discussion of the variables and factors that influence the capabilities and limitations of in situ burning of oil. This includes the requirements for ignition and sustained burning and the factors that influence the quantity of residue and burn efficiency and the use of emulsion breakers. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Keywords:window-of-opportunity;in situ burning;oil spill;fundamental factors;heat transfer;flame temperature;slick thickness;burning rates;evaporation;emulsification;capabilities and limitations;emulsion breakers