Office/Division Program
OSRR
Project Number
1057
Category
Research Initiation Date (Award Date)
Research Performing Activity
SL Ross Environmental Research Ltd.
Research Principal Investigator
Mr. Steve Potter
Research Contracting Agency
Research Contract Award Value
$135,850.00
Description
The objective of this project was to develop a planning standard for in-situ burning of crude oil on the surface of the water. This draft standard encompasses all factors involved in offshore burns including operating conditions, mobilization and transit times, variations in the condition of the surface slick, burn rates, and the feasible boom swath widths.
This final report has been reviewed by the BSEE and approved for publication. Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of the BSEE, nor does mention of the trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.
Latest progress update
This project is complete. The final report and Excel-based ISB Planning Calculator are posted below.