Comparing ignitability for in situ burning of oil spills for an asphaltenic, a waxy and a light crude oil as a function of weathering conditions under arctic conditions

• Published in: Cold Regions Science and Technology
• Main Authors: Fritt-Rasmussen, Janne, Brandvik, P.J., Villumsen, A., Stenby, Erling Halfdan
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: Arctic; Grane
• Online Access: https://pure.au.dk/portal/da/publications/comparing-ignitability-for-in-situ-burning-of-oil-spills-for-an-asphaltenic-a-waxy-and-a-light-crude-oil-as-a-function-of-weathering-conditions-under-arctic-conditions(8469fbcf-db74-4df2-a836-233b81c5e419).html; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coldregions.2011.12.001; http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84856098585&partnerID=8YFLogxK

In situ burning of oil spills in the Arctic is a promising countermeasure. In spite of the research already conducted more knowledge is needed especially regarding burning of weathered oils. This paper uses a new laboratory burning cell (100mL sample) to test three Norwegian crude oils, Grane (aspha...