The Fate of Spilled Navy Distillate Fuel
Abstract
Laboratory weathering studies of four Navy distillate fuels on salt water showed that in thick films (5 mm) the major portions of the oils did not evaporate in one week. These fuels are thus relatively persistent oils. The physical properties did not change markedly and the thick emulsion, or mousse, obtained with Navy special fuel oil was not obtained with the distillate fuels. Very thin films (0.1 mm) evaporated much more rapidly, leaving residues of about 5%, whereas Navy special fuel oil left residues of 65%. The weathering characteristics are related to the distillation range as shown by gas chromatographic comparisons.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA002256
Entities
People
- Peter J. Hearst
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center