… There are eight main weathering processes: Spreading Evaporation Dispersion Emulsification Dissolution Oxidation Sedimentation and sinking Biodegradation As a general rule, each process can be…
… Effect Implications Extreme cold Reduces the rate of natural weathering processes such as evaporation and biodegradation; increases oil viscosity Oils will be more persistent Pack ice Dampens wave…
… of the oil is also important; as the oil weathers it may lose its lighter oil fractions through evaporation and the oil may start to form an emulsion. Both these processes will make the oil more difficult…
On 23rd January 2010, two barges and their towing vessel DIXIE VENGENCE, collided with the Singapore flagged oil tanker EAGLE OTOME, in the Sabine Neches waterway in Port Arthur, Texas. The collision
… oiling of amenity beaches. In contrast, non-persistent oils will dissipate rapidly through evaporation. As a result, spills of these oils rarely require an active response. Non-persistent oils include…
… at the port of Arzew. No clean-up response was necessary due to rapid natural dispersion and evaporation. The OUED GUETERINI (1986) spilt 15 tonnes of bitumen in the port of Algiers. Contamination of an…
… emergency responders may have fire-fighting or suppressant foams that can be applied to reduce the evaporation and the risk of fire/explosions. Sinkers Chemicals that sink have the potential to contaminate…
… are not typically recommended. Any attempt to concentrate the condensate would reduce the rate of evaporation and, if the concentration of vapour becomes high, could cause the oil to ignite. In-situ burning…
The oil tanker SEA EMPRESS, carrying 130,000 tonnes of Forties Blend North Sea crude oil, ran aground in the entrance to Milford Haven, South West Wales on the evening of 15th February 1996
… were carried out in this project. Key findings Higher temperature is likely to lead to enhanced evaporation and degradation, and essentially reduce the amount of chemicals in the water column. This…
