Investigation of Sinking Methods for Removal of Oil Pollution from Water Surfaces. Report no. 3. Tests and Evaluation of Oil Sinking Materials

Abstract

The purpose of the program was to investigate materials that can be used in the cleanup of massive oil spills by sinking the oil. The program was divided into four phases as follows: Phase I, Survey of the State-of-the-Art (AD-725 617); Phase II, Development of Standard Test Procedures; Phase III, Tests of Sinking Materials; Phase IV, Tests Analysis and Conclusions. The report completes the program as funded and covers the results of Phases III and IV; it also recapitulates pertinent portions of Phases I and II. Twenty-three oil sinking materials, which had been located, were screened and tested. These materials were evaluated (Phase IV) as dry-application sinking agents for oil. Factors such as cost, availability, effectiveness in sinking and tetaining oil, and hazards to personnel and plant life were considered in making the evaluations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0750853

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  • Billy J. Houston
  • Edwin C. Roshore
  • Verne D. Edgerton

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  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fatty Acids
  • Flash Point
  • Fuel Oils
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Particles
  • Petroleum
  • Petroleum Industry
  • Phyllosilicates
  • Physical Properties
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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