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DBWM: A diluted bitumen weathering model.

Pu Li¹, Haibo Niu², Shihan Li²

¹School of Marine Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai 519082, China; Pearl River Estuary Marine Ecosystem Research Station, Ministry of Education, Zhuhai 519082, China.

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A new Diluted bitumen (DilBit) weathering model (DBWM) simulates marine spills. This model aids spill management by accurately predicting DilBit weathering processes.

Keywords:

DilBit behaviour Diluted bitumen Marine oil spill modelling Oil weathering model

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Background:

Diluted bitumen (DilBit) poses unique challenges for marine spill management due to its distinct weathering characteristics.
Existing oil weathering models may not accurately capture the complex behavior of DilBit in marine environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a specialized model, the DilBit Weathering Model (DBWM), for simulating DilBit weathering in marine settings.
To provide a tool that enhances decision-making for managing DilBit spills.

Main Methods:

Developed the DBWM incorporating specific algorithms for evaporation, dispersion, biodegradation, density, and viscosity changes relevant to DilBit.
Validated the model through a series of simulations compared against experimental data.
Benchmarked DBWM performance against the widely used oil weathering model, ADIOS2.

Main Results:

The DBWM accurately simulates key DilBit weathering processes in a marine environment.
Simulations demonstrated the model's feasibility and advantages over conventional weathering models.
DBWM showed comparable or improved performance relative to ADIOS2 for DilBit weathering.

Conclusions:

The developed DilBit Weathering Model (DBWM) is a viable tool for simulating marine DilBit spills.
DBWM offers significant advantages for predicting DilBit weathering, supporting effective spill response and management strategies.