Past In-Situ Burning Possibilities

This study evaluated the feasibility of conducting in-situ burning (ISB) using current technology on post 1967 major oil spills over 10,000 barrels in North America and over 50,000 barrels in South America and Europe. A diverse set of 141 spills representing various combinations of parameters affecting spill responses ( e.g., spill size, oil type, weather conditions, sea temperature, and geographic location) were evaluated using four "Phase I" criteria: distance to populated area, oil weathering, logistics, and weather conditions. In Phase I, a spill that failed to meet one of the four criteria was considered an "unsuccessful" candidate for ISB. In total, 47 of the 141 spills passed the Phase I analysis. The potential effect of the plume on populated areas was the most significant of the four Phase I criteria; 59 of the 141 spills did not pass Phase I because the incident occurred near a sizable city. Spills that met all four criteria were further evaluated using a "Phase II" analysis that applied additional criteria and considered individual spill circumstances to determine if the spill should be rated a "successful," "marginal call," or "unsuccessful" ISB candidate. Fourteen spills were ultimately determined successful in the Phase II analysis, and 12 were designated marginal calls.

• Record URL:
  • https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42149
• Corporate Authors:

  ICF Incorporated LLC

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  PCCI

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  United States Coast Guard

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  United States Coast Guard

  Marine Safety and Environmental Protection
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  Department of Transportation

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• Authors:
  • Yoshioka, Gary
  • Wong, Eva
  • Grossman, Beverly
  • Drake, Wendy
  • Urban, Bob
  • Hudon, Tom
• Publication Date: 1999-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 346p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Coasts; Oil spill cleanup; Oil spills; Water transportation
• Geographic Terms: Europe; North America; South America
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01717772
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: CG-D-17-99, R&DC 16/98
• Contract Numbers: DTRS-57-93-D-00098
• Files: NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 23 2019 6:16PM