Efficient Remediation of Oil Spills over Water Using Fire Whirls

The overall objective of this study is to focus on understanding the parameters that govern fire whirls' behavior, including the flow structure, thermal composition, and emissions. Specifically, the structure and behavior of fire whirls over open water will be characterized, and experiments with varying parameters will be conducted to better understand the effects and advantages of fire whirls in in situ burning. Emissions at small- and large-scales, both with and without fire whirls, will be quantified. The goal of the study is to improve the fundamental understanding of the role of fire whirls to develop faster, cleaner, and more efficient in situ burning techniques.