Chemical Dispersants for the Control of Oil Spills
Author : L. T. McCarthy
Publisher : ASTM International
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 16,2 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780803102996
Author : L. T. McCarthy
Publisher : ASTM International
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 16,2 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780803102996
Author : Leo T. McCarthy
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Page : 307 pages
File Size : 40,14 MB
Release : 1978
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Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 28,9 MB
Release : 2020-04-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0309478219
Whether the result of an oil well blowout, vessel collision or grounding, leaking pipeline, or other incident at sea, each marine oil spill will present unique circumstances and challenges. The oil type and properties, location, time of year, duration of spill, water depth, environmental conditions, affected biomes, potential human community impact, and available resources may vary significantly. Also, each spill may be governed by policy guidelines, such as those set forth in the National Response Plan, Regional Response Plans, or Area Contingency Plans. To respond effectively to the specific conditions presented during an oil spill, spill responders have used a variety of response optionsâ€"including mechanical recovery of oil using skimmers and booms, in situ burning of oil, monitored natural attenuation of oil, and dispersion of oil by chemical dispersants. Because each response method has advantages and disadvantages, it is important to understand specific scenarios where a net benefit may be achieved by using a particular tool or combination of tools. This report builds on two previous National Research Council reports on dispersant use to provide a current understanding of the state of science and to inform future marine oil spill response operations. The response to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill included an unprecedented use of dispersants via both surface application and subsea injection. The magnitude of the spill stimulated interest and funding for research on oil spill response, and dispersant use in particular. This study assesses the effects and efficacy of dispersants as an oil spill response tool and evaluates trade-offs associated with dispersant use.
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File Size : 29,61 MB
Release : 1978
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Author : Committee on Understanding Oil Spill Dispersants: Efficacy and Effects
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Page : 408 pages
File Size : 16,12 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
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Approximately 3 million gallons of oil or refined petroleum products are spilled into U.S. waters every year. Oil dispersants (chemical agents such as surfactants, solvents, and other compounds) are used to reduce the effect of oil spills by changing the chemical and physical properties of the oil. By enhancing the amount of oil that physically mixes into the water, dispersants can reduce the potential that a surface slick will contaminate shoreline habitats. Although called for in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 as a tool for minimizing the impact of oil spills, the use of chemical dispersants has long been controversial. This book reviews the adequacy of existing information and ongoing research regarding the effectiveness of dispersants as an oil spill response technique, as well as the effect of dispersed oil on marine and coastal ecosystems. Oil Spill Dispersants also includes recommended steps for policy makers faced with making hard choices regarding the use of dispersants as part of spill contingency planning efforts or during actual spills.
Author : American Petroleum Institute
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Page : 6 pages
File Size : 13,60 MB
Release : 198?
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Author : L. T. McCarthy (jr.)
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,92 MB
Release : 1978
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Author : American Society for Testing and Materials. Committee on Spill Control Systems
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Page : 307 pages
File Size : 47,69 MB
Release : 1978
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Page : 52 pages
File Size : 43,53 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Dispersing agents
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Author : LT MCCARTHY (JR, Ed)
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Page : pages
File Size : 47,75 MB
Release : 1978
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