Factors affecting the use of monomolecular surface films to control oil pollution on water

To determine the effectiveness of water-insoluble monomolecular films in confining oil slicks, the spreading velocities of several liquid surface-active materials were MEASURED-IN test tanks and the ability of the spreading film to move against the wind was investigated in a wind tunnel. The studies...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Environmental science & technology 1970-02, Vol.4 (2), p.123-127
Main Authors: Garrett, William D, Barger, William R
Format: Article
Language:English
Citations: Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:To determine the effectiveness of water-insoluble monomolecular films in confining oil slicks, the spreading velocities of several liquid surface-active materials were MEASURED-IN test tanks and the ability of the spreading film to move against the wind was investigated in a wind tunnel. The studies indicate that surface films whose spreading pressures are 40 dynes per cm or more can effectively contain oil slicks whose thickness does not exceed 0.5-1.0 cm.
ISSN:0013-936X
1520-5851
DOI:10.1021/es60037a006