Studies of Oil Retention Boom Hydrodynamics

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Abstract:

Results of an experimental investigation of oil containment hydrodynamics are presented with theoretical analyses to help explain the experimental findings. Two-dimensional model tests were performed using several petroleum products including diesel fuel and motor oil. Test variables in addition to oil properties were current, interfacial tension, gravity waves, slick volume, containment boom geometry, and boom depth. Also studied were three-dimensional effects and the efficiency of using absorbent additives and multiple boom configurations as containment aids.

Author(s):
Lindenmuth, William T. ; Miller, E. R., Jr. ; Hsu, C. C.
Author Organization(s):
HYDRONAUTICS INC LAUREL MD
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept.
Pagination:
0124

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
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RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-7013-2, USCG-714102/A/008
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DOT-CG-00504-A
Monitor Series:
714102/A/008, USCG
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*WATER POLLUTION, *OILS, *HYDRODYNAMICS, *BOOMS(EQUIPMENT), PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), MODEL TESTS, SHEAR STRESSES, CONTAMINATION, CONTAINMENT(NUCLEAR REACTORS)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fluid Mechanics, Water Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
*OILS, *POLLUTION, OIL SPILLS
Report Date:
1970 Dec 01