Standard Test Method for Laboratory Oil Spill Dispersant Effectiveness Using the Baffled Flask

Importancia y uso:

5.1 A standard test is necessary to establish a baseline performance parameter so that dispersants can be compared, a given dispersant can be compared for effectiveness on different oils, and at different oil weathering stages, and batches of dispersant or oils can be checked for effectiveness changes with time or other factors. This test method provides a second test at higher mixing energy in addition to the swirling flask (Test Method F2059).

5.2 Dispersant effectiveness varies with oil type, sea energy, oil conditions, salinity, and many other factors. Test results from this test method form a baseline at high mixing energy, but are not to be taken as the absolute measure of performance at sea. Actual field effectiveness could be more or less than this value.

5.3 Many dispersant tests have been developed around the world. This test has been developed in recent years and provides higher mixing energies compared to other laboratory scale tests.

Subcomité:

F20.13

Referida por:

F2059-25, F3337-25

Volúmen:

11.08

Número ICS:

13.020.01 (Environment and environmental protection in general)

Palabras clave:

baffled flask; dispersant; dispersant testing; effectiveness testing; oil spill;