Experiments on plume behaviour and gas dissolution have been performed in true ocean conditions. Knowledge from this has helped enhance a CFD model applicable to risk assessments. This development has significantly increased the reliability of the risk assessment. The model itself is only available to the project partners, but studies and assessments based on the model can be supplied to interested parties.
References:
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