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Schematic diagrams of (a) multiphase plume in pure density stratification and (b) a multiphase plume in stratified crossflow, both showing separation of the dispersed phases from the plume and intrusion formation. hP is the peel height, hT is the trap height, hS is the crossflow separation height. See Fig 1 in the publication for more details (Dissanayake, Gros, Socolofsky Environ Fluid Mech (2018) 18:1167–1202)

Study Develops Oil Spill Outflow Calculator for Improved Oil Spill Forecasts

January 3, 2019

Researchers combined detailed observations, laboratory experiments, and existing numerical models to develop the Texas A&M Oil Spill (Outflow) Calculator (TAMOC) and improve predictions of subsea oil and gas plume dynamics.