Simulation of oil pollution in the Persian Gulf near Assaluyeh oil terminal

Marine Pollution Bulletin

Faghihifard, M., Badri, M. A.

Abbstract :

Numerical simulation of oil slick movement with respect to tidal factors and wind effects was performed in orderto counteract oil pollution in the Persian Gulf. First, a flow model was invoked with respect to water level fluctuations. The main tidal constituents were applied to the model using the initial conditions of water level variationsin the Hormuz Strait near the Hangam Island. The movement of oil pollution was determined due to wind, tide and temperature effects and confirmed by applying a verified field results. Simulations were focused near an important terminal in the Persian Gulf, Assaluyeh Port. The results were led to preparing a risk-taking map in a parallel research for the Persian Gulf.