| Main Title |
Use of Fire Streams to Control Floating Oil. |
| Author |
Kat, Bernard ;
Cros, Ralph ;
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| CORP Author |
Edison Water Quality Research Lab., N.J. |
| Year Published |
1973 |
| Report Number |
EPA-15080-FVP; 11435,; R2-73-113 |
| Stock Number |
PB-221 543 |
| Additional Subjects |
( Water pollution ;
Oils) ;
( Oils ;
Containment) ;
Water flow ;
Nozzles ;
Hydraulic jets ;
Fire departments ;
Currents ;
Numerical analysis ;
Velocity ;
Harbors ;
Oil pollution containment ;
Oil spills
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB-221 543 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
36p |
| Abstract |
The substantial momentum output of large volume, high pressure water nozzles can be used to establish surface currents which are helpful in controlling floating oil. When these induced currents have components opposite to the ambient current, a turbulent rip zone is established where the opposing currents cancel. It is mainly by means of this zone that oil slicks may be influenced in a useful way. An empirical relationship for the distance between the impact point of the stream and the rip zone, as a function of nozzle output and natural current speed, has been determined and compared with a theoretical prediction based on a simplified model. Techniques for the use of such large volume, high velocity water streams to control oil are described and their limitations are discussed. (Modified author abstract) |
| Supplementary Notes |
Prepared in cooperation with Alpine Geophysical Associates, Inc., Norwood, N.J. and New York City Fire Dept. |
| Availability Notes |
Paper copy available from GPO $0.75 as EP1.23/2:73-113. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Environmental protection technology series. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
Feb 73, |
| Category Codes |
13B; 68D |
| NTIS Prices |
PC-GPO/MF A01-NTIS |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
326564141 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
