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Experimental Methodology for Estimation of Local Heat Fluxes and Burning Rates in Steady Laminar Boundary Layer Diffusion Flames
Published on: June 1, 2016
A study of thin fuel slick combustion on wavy water
Nathaniel G Sauer1, Julia M Cuendet1, Ali S Rangwala1
1Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Department of Fire Protection Engineering, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609, United States of America.
Abstract:
In-situ burning is a fast, cheap, and effective means for cleaning up spilled fuel in the environment. As in-situ burning grows in popularity as a viable way to clean up oil spills, it is increasingly important to study the combustion of liquid fuels floating on wavy water. This study analyzes the burning behavior of a liquid fuel floating on water with the interaction of waves. Nine wave profiles are evaluated with thin layers of kerosene poured into a circular, floating test pan in a rectangular freshwater-filled wave tank. Wave generation and wave absorbing equipment ensure linear wave composition for interaction with the burning pool. Water sublayer and fuel/water interface temperatures are measured for incorporation into a model. It is observed that waves reduce the burning rate and flame height. The burning rate is directly proportional to the steepness of the wave and decreases as steepness increases.
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