MODELING OF OIL MIGRATION IN PUGET SOUND

The oil migration is simulated with a mixed Lagrangian-Eulerian model. The movement of the oil is modeled with Lagrangian point masses or Lagrangian Elements (LE). Time dependent dispersion is applied to the individual LEs. Eulerian current and wind fields are used to advect the LEs. Several scenarios for hypothetical spills in the Straits and upper Puget Sound are shown. The model accurately predicted the migration of the diesel oil spill at Ancortes, Washington. The model is general enough so that submodels for currents and winds developed for other regions can be easily integrated into the simulation.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of Oceans (New York): Annual Combined Conference of IEEE Council on Oceanic Engineering and the Marine Technology Society, San Diego, 17-19 September 1979.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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• Authors:
  • Karpen, J
  • Galt, J
• Conference:
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engrs Proc
• Publication Date: 1979

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 628-634

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dispersers; Dynamics; Mathematical models; Ocean currents; Oil spill cleanup; Oil spills; Simulation; Water pollution
• Old TRIS Terms: Current forces; Oil dispersal; Oil spill simulation; Oil spreading dynamics
• Subject Areas: Environment; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00311616
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: 79CH1478-7OEC Conf Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 9 1980 12:00AM