Development of Classification Scale for Characterizing Bilge Waters Used in Evaluating Oil Removal Techniques
Abstract
A method was developed for empirically classifying bilgewaters by observing the rate of oil separation from water-oil emulsions. The demulsification behavior of artificial bilgewater emulsions was determined using the demulsification measurement instrument. The emulsions were prepared from oils considered representative of those in use on marine vessels, namely diesel fuel, hydraulic, and lubricating and detergent-lubricating oils, mixed with either deionized, fresh or saline waters. These measurements resulted in a series of curves showing the amount of oil separated vs. time, with a separate and distinctive curve for each of the emulsions tested. The series of experimentally observed demulsification curves for each of the water-oil emulsions tested established a classification scale showing relative oil separation behavior.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0778929
Entities
People
- G. A. Remus
- P. Budininkas