Office/Division Program
OSRR
Project Number
1073
Category
Research Performing Activity
Applied Research Associates
Research Principal Investigator
Paul Panetta, Richard Byrne
Research Contracting Agency
Research Contract Award Value
$499,446.00
Description
This project further investigated the relationship between the oils' chemical composition and viscosity on dispersant effectiveness. The viscosity, saturates, aromatics, resins, and asphaltene content were determined for the oils tested. Approximately 14 oils were tested against two dispersants at two temperatures. The baffled flask method was used, along with the LISST and acoustics, to determine dispersant effectiveness.
Latest progress update
The project is complete, see final report.