Comparison of observed and predicted changes to oil after spills

Michael Walker; Madeleine McDonagh; Derek Albone; Stephen Grigson; Alastair Wilkinson; Gordon Baron

Comparison of observed and predicted changes to oil after spills

Michael Walker, Madeleine McDonagh, Derek Albone, Stephen Grigson, Alastair Wilkinson, Gordon Baron

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Abstract

Warren Spring Laboratory and the Institute of Offshore Engineering have carried out a laboratory weathering and emulsification study on 40 crude oils from the North Sea; data from the study have been used in the Eurospill model. Experimental spills were carried out in May 1992 to validate the model predictions. This paper presents data from the trials and compares them with model predictions. The model generally overestimates emulsion water content, evaporative loss, and viscosity in the early stages of a spill; but after a day or so model predictions are in better agreement with measured values.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2005 International Oil Spill Conference, IOSC 2005
Pages	1246-
Publication status	Published - 2005
Event	2005 International Oil Spill Conference - Miami Beach, FL, United States Duration: 15 May 2005 → 19 May 2005

Conference

Conference	2005 International Oil Spill Conference
Abbreviated title	IOSC 2005
Country/Territory	United States
City	Miami Beach, FL
Period	15/05/05 → 19/05/05

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Comparison of observed and predicted changes to oil after spills

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