Barriers to the Surface Transport of Oil.
Abstract
The surface transport of oil in the presence of geometrical and chemical barriers has been investigated. The surface transport was induced by capillary forces, surface tension gradients, and gravity. It was learned that smooth edges of sufficient sharpness are as effective as anticreep agents in preventing oil migration. Rough surfaces, however, destroy this effect. During this study, it was discovered that a chromatographic effect occurs when Apiezon C undergoes capillary flow on steel substrates. In this process, some components of the oil travel faster than others, and a change in composition occurs as the oil front advances. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 18, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA037073
Entities
People
- Alfred A. Fote
- Robert A. Slade
- Seymour Feuerstein
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation