Estimating the Usefulness of Chemical Dispersant to Treat Surface Spills of Oil Sands Products

This study examines the use of chemical dispersant to treat an oil spill after the initial release. The natural and chemically enhanced dispersion of four oil products (dilbit, dilynbit, synbit and conventional crude) were investigated in a wave tank. Experiments were conducted in spring and summer...

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Main Authors: Thomas King, Brian Robinson, Scott Ryan, Kenneth Lee, Michel Boufadel, Jason Clyburne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/6/4/128