Preparing Oil Samples by Evaporative Weathering and Emulsification
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Reference In Situ Burning Experiments in the Crude Oil Flammability Apparatus (COFA): Calibration of the Water Cooling in the Cone Setup
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Flammability Experiments of Crude Oil in the Cone Setup
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Surface Temperature Upon Ignition Experiments of Crude Oil in the Crude Oil Flammability Apparatus Setup
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Results: Characterization of the Flammability and Burning Efficiency of Fresh, Evaporated, and Emulsified Crude Oil
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Conclusion
Transcripción
The overall goal of this experimental procedure is to quantify and improve the understanding of the ignition requirements and the resulting burning efficiency of crude oil spilled on water for oil spill response purposes. This protocol can help an
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Here, we present a protocol to simultaneously study the flammability and burning efficiency of fresh and weathered crude oil under conditions that simulate in situ burning operations on the sea.