Oil transport in surf zone

Oil transport subjected to nearshore currents in the surf zone is considere d using the mass conservation equation. Analytical solutions are obtained t hat describe the longshore distribution of oil deposition, as well as the l ength of the shoreline contaminated by oil slicks transported in the nearsh ore environment. The solutions are related to the characteristic longshore and onshore velocities, which are evaluated separately, and oil-holding cap acity of the shoreline. The analysis also shows that the distribution of oi l deposition varies due to the re-entrainment. Sample computations for typi cal shoreline types are provided to illustrate the effect of oil-holding ca pacity. Finally, the Limitations of the analytical results are discussed.