Research and Develop Interface Insulation Systems and Vigorous Burn Inducer to Increase ISB Burn Efficiency and Reduce Residue

The objective of this study is to conduct scale model laboratory experiments with three oil/water interface insulation systems to significantly reduce burn residue amounts and allow recovery of heavy burn residues. Specifically, three concepts will be tested: two passive oil/water interface insulation systems for in situ burning in fire booms and one passive system to induce th onset of a vigorous burn in a towed fire boom. The concept with the greatest promise will be further developed into a full-scale prototype for testing in relevant environments.