HYDRODYNAMIC PROBLEMS IN OIL-SPILL CONTROL AND REMOVAL

The author analyzes the fluid mechanics involved in dispersion of oil spills and in various devices for cleaning up spills. Mathematical models are developed for three types of oil skimmers: weir, rotating-disk, and endless oleophilic-belt skimmers. Analysis of the model equations should aid in optimizing performance of each type of skimmer.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Petroleum Engineers

  6200 North Central Expressway
  Dallas, TX  United States  75206
• Authors:
  • Leibovich, S
• Publication Date: 1977-3

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Serial:
  • Journal of Petroleum Technology
  • Volume: 29
  • Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crude oil; Dispersers; Fluid mechanics; Oil spill cleanup; Oil spills; Water pollution
• Uncontrolled Terms: Oil separators
• Old TRIS Terms: Oil dispersant evaluation; Oil skimmers; Oil spill behavior; Oleophilic belt oil skimmers; Petroleum, crude
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00158449
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1977 12:00AM