The main objectic of the project on dispersants will be to  establish criteria for how, where and when to use dispersant in ice covered areas. The project will:

1. study the effectiveness of dispersants and define the  “window of opportunity” for operational use of dispersants under these conditions.
2. evaluate existing application equipment and suggest improvement and adaption to cold conditions and presence of ice. 

The most critical parameters for obtaining an effective dispersants operation under Arctic conditions are:

1. Good application of dispersant on the oil
2. Sufficient energy for the dispersion process
3. Oil properties at low temperature – weathering
4. Dispersant performance and properties under relevant conditions (salinity, temperature, oil type).

For further details contact; Per S Daling