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Special Publication (NIST SP)

In Situ Burning of Oil Spills: Mesoscale Experiments and Analysis (NIST SP 995)

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

William D. Walton, D. D. Evans, Kevin B. McGrattan, Howard R. Baum, W H. Twilley, Daniel M. Madrzykowski, Anthony D. Putorti Jr., Ronald G. Rehm, H Koseki, E J. Tennyson

A series of six mesoscale and one large laboratory fire experiments were performed to measure the burning characteristics of Louisiana crude oil on water in a

Second Phase Evaluation of a Protocol for Testing Fire-Resistant Oil Spill Containment Boom. Volume 2 (NIST SP 995)

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

William D. Walton, W H. Twilley, Nelson P. Bryner, Laurean A. DeLauter, R. R. Hiltabrand, J. V. Mullin

A second series of fire tests utilizing the ASTM F-20 draft, Standard Guide for In Situ Burning of Oil Spills On Water: Fire-Resistant Containment Boom, as a

Response of Portable Particulate Monitoring Instruments to Combustion Particulates, Road Dust, and Salt Aerosols. Volume 2 (NIST SP 995)

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

Nelson P. Bryner, William D. Walton, Laurean A. DeLauter, W H. Twilley, J. V. Mullin

This study examined the response of several particulate monitoring instruments to aerosols which might be encountered during monitoring of an in situ oil spill

In-Situ Burning in the Marshland Environment-Soil Temperatures. Volume 2 (NIST SP 995)

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

Nelson P. Bryner, William D. Walton, Laurean A. DeLauter, W H. Twilley, I. A. Mendelssohn, Q. Lin

A series of burns was conducted to evaluate the impact of intentional burning of an oil spill in a marshland environment. Oil spilled in sensitive wetland

ALOFT-PC: A Smoke Plume Trajectory Model for Personal Computers

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

William D. Walton, Kevin B. McGrattan, J V. Mullin

As the understanding of the capabilities and limitations of in situ burning of oil spills increases, in situ burning continues to gain acceptance as an oil

Airborne Smoke Sampling Package for Field Measurements of Fires

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

James R. Lawson, George W. Mulholland, H Koseki

A unique airborne smoke sample package (ASSP) for determining the smoke yield of large fires has been developed. The uncertainty in the average smoke yield at

Smoke Measurements Using an Advanced Helicopter Transported Sampling Package With Radio Telemetry (NIST SP 995)

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

William D. Walton, W H. Twilley, Anthony D. Putorti Jr., R. R. Hiltabrand

A second generation smoke sampling package designed to be deployed on a helicopter winch cable has been developed and tested. Improvements in the second

Ignition of Weathered and Emulsified Oils (NIST SP 995)

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

Anthony D. Putorti Jr., D D. Evans, E J. Tennyson

In situ burning of oil spills has been shown to be a rapid means of removing oil from the water surface. Although fresh oil is usually easily ignited, the

Measurement of Large Scale Oil Spill Burns (NIST SP 995)

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

D D. Evans, William D. Walton, Howard R. Baum, James R. Lawson, Ronald G. Rehm, Richard H. Harris Jr., A Ghoniem, J Holland

Research has shown that burning can be an effective means to remove oil from the surface of the water. The combustion characteristics of crude oil have been

Coastal Marsh Recovery and Oil Remediation After In-Situ Burning: Effects of Water Depth, Oil and Marsh Type (NIST SP 995)

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

I. A. Mendelssohn, Q. Lin, K. Carney, Nelson P. Bryner, William D. Walton

In-situ burning of oiled wetlands potentially provides a cleanup technique that is compatible with the wetland environment and is consistent with present

Coastal Marsh Recovery and Oil Remediation After In-Situ Burning: Effects of Water Depth and Burn Duration (NIST SP 995)

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

I. A. Mendelssohn, Q. Lin, K. Carney, Nelson P. Bryner, William D. Walton

Oil Spills pose a serious risk to the health of wetland systems. A cleanup technique that is compatible with the wetland environment and is consistent with

In-Situ Burning of Oil Spills: Mesoscale Experiments (NIST SP 995)

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

D. D. Evans, William D. Walton, Howard R. Baum, Kathy A. Notarianni, James R. Lawson, Hai C. Tang, K. R. Keydel, Ronald G. Rehm, Daniel M. Madrzykowski, Richard H. Zile, H Koseki, E J. Tennyson

In 1991 a series of 14 mesoscale fire experiments were performed to measure the burning characteristics of crude oil on salt water. These oil burns in a pan

Flame Heights and Heat Release Rates of 1991 Kuwait Oil Field Fires (NIST SP 995)

March 1, 2003

Author(s)

D. D. Evans, Daniel M. Madrzykowski, G A. Haynes

A series of measurements were made in the Al Mawqa/Al Ahmadi oil field region of Kuwait to explore the feasibility of assessing the heat release rate of

NIST Standard Reference Materials Catalog 2003

February 3, 2003

Author(s)

J W. Thomas

This catalog provides technical and general ordering information for the Standard Reference Materials [SRMs] and Reference Materials [RMs] currently available

Building and Fire Research Laboratory - Activities, Accomplishments and Recognitions 2003

February 1, 2003

Author(s)

Kellie A. Beall, J Hill

This report documents the 2002-2003 activities, accomplishments, and staff awards for the Building and Fire Research Laboratory. The accomplishments are

Physics Laboratory: 2002 Activities, Accomplishments and Recognition

February 1, 2003

Author(s)

Jonathan E. Hardis, William R. Ott, G G. Wiersma

This report summarizes the research and measurement science carried out during calendar year 2001 in the NIST Physics Laboratory. The Laboratory supports U.S

Measurement assurance program for wavelength dependence of polarization dependent loss in fiber optic devices over the wavelength range from 1535 nm to 1560 nm

February 1, 2003

Author(s)

Rex M. Craig

This paper provides the documentation to establish a measurement assurance program (MAP) using an optical fiber diattenuator for the calibration of polarization

Directory of State and Local Government Laboratory Accreditation/Designation Programs

February 1, 2003

Author(s)

C W. Hyer

This directory is a guide to laboratory accreditation and similar types of programs conducted by state and local government agencies. These programs accredit or

Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology: FY2002 Progress

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

Richard G. Gann

This paper summarizes the accomplishments and new knowledge from NGP research. The paper concludes with an indication of the program direction for FY2003 and

Standard Reference Materials--the First Century

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

S D. Rasberry

Over the course of its first one hundred years, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made numerous contributions to advancing the

PHASE DOPPLER MEASUREMENTS OF LIQUID AGENT TRANSPORT OVER A HEATED CYLINDER

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

Cary Presser, Charles T. Avedisian, B S. Johnson

Experimental results are presented for a well-characterized, droplet-laden homogenous turbulent flow field around a cylindrical obstacle. Liquid agent transport

CFD MODELING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION AND ITS ROLE IN OPTIMIZING SUPPRESSANT DISTRIBUTION

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

J C. Hewson, S R. Tieszen, W D. Sundberg, P E. DesJardin

Recent developments in suppression modeling for CFD codes are presented with an emphasis on fire suppression in cluttered environments. Suppression modeling is

DEMONSTRATING ENHANCED POWDER PANELS

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

D C. Cyphers, Scott A. Frederick, John P. Haas

Recent investigations have been conducted into effective, lightweight, non-halon fire protection techniques for mitigating aircraft vulnerability to ballistic

Fluoroalkyl Phosphorus Compounds

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

J D. Mather, R E. Tapscott, J M. Shreeve, R P. Singh

In work sponsored by the Next-Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program, research efforts at the New Mexico Engineering Research Institute extended earlier

TROPODEGRADABLE AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE FLAME EXTINGUISHANTS

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

J D. Mather, R E. Tapscott

In work sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Next-Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program, our current research effort

Aid for Decontamination of Fire and Rescue Service Protective Clothing and Equipment After Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Exposures.

December 1, 2002

Author(s)

James R. Lawson, T L. Jarboe

The first priority for fire and rescue service personnel and all emergency first responders when responding to any call is the safety of all emergency personnel

Report of the 87th National Conference on Weights and Measures

December 1, 2002

Author(s)

H V. Oppermann, T L. Grimes

The 87th Annual Meeting of the National Conference on Weights & Measures (NCWM) was held July 14 through July 18, 2002, at the Omni Netherland Holtel

Federal S/MIME V3 Client Profile

November 5, 2002

Author(s)

C M. Chernick

S/MIME (Secure / Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) is a set of specifications for securing electronic mail. S/MIME is based upon the widely used MIME

Wireless Network Security: 802.11, Bluetooth and Handheld Devices

November 1, 2002

Author(s)

Tom T. Karygiannis, L Owens

[Superseded by SP 800-48 Rev. 1 (July 2008): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=890006] The purpose of this document is to provide

Systems Administration Guidance for Securing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional System

November 1, 2002

Author(s)

Murugiah P. Souppaya, Anthony B. Harris, Mark McLarnon, Nikolaos Selimis

The document is intended to assist the users and system administrators of Windows 2000 Professional systems in configuring their hosts by providing