Standard Guide for Estimating the Volume of Oil Consumed in an In-Situ Burn

Importancia y uso:

4.1 This guide describes a methodology for estimating the effectiveness of an in-situ burn. It is intended to aid decision-makers and spill-responders in contingency planning, spill response, and training.

4.2 This guide is not intended as a detailed operational manual for the ignition and burning of oil slicks. The guide does not cover the feasibility of an in-situ burn, or the evaluation of airborne emissions from a burn.

4.3 It is generally accepted that a precise determination of the burn effectiveness will not be possible. However, the methodology presented in this guide can be used to provide a consistent and reasonable estimate.

4.4 Burn effectiveness can be reported as total volume burned or burn efficiency, or both (that is, volume burned of that available.)

Subcomité:

F20.15

Volúmen:

11.08

Número ICS:

13.020.40 (Pollution, pollution control and conservation), 75.080 (Petroleum products in general), 75.180.30 (Volumetric equipment and measurements)

Palabras clave:

burning effectiveness; in-situ burning; oil spill control systems; oil spill response;