Download or read book Guide to Dispersant use Decision Making for Oil Spills in the Canadian Southern Beaufort Sea written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The first priority when responding to an oil spill is the physical recovery of the oil from the sea. In some circumstances, however, the chemical dispersal of oil may offer certain environmental advantages in spite of the obvious drawback of driving a noxious substance such as oil into the water column. At present, decision-makers are faced with a dilemma. On the one hand, a dispersant operation must be undertaken as soon as possible after a spill occurs in order to achieve maximum effectiveness; on the other hand, the decision to permit the operation can be time-consuming due to the large number of environmental and technical factors that must be considered. The present guide has been designed to simplify the decision-making process for spills in the Southern Beaufort Sea by analysing in advance as many as possible of the important considerations and presenting the results in a form that will allow decisions to be made quickly. In addition, the guide has been reviewed by regulatory agencies so that obtaining their approval in an actual incident will be carried out more easily. In the event of a marine oil spill in the Canadian Southern Beaufort Sea the dispersant decision can be resolved into three questions: i) Is the spilled oil of a dispersible type? ii) Can an effective dispersant operation be mounted with the available equipment and material? iii) Will the use of dispersants clearly reduce the overall environmental impact of the oil spill? If the answer to all the above questions is "yes" then the use of dispersants is indicated and the On Scene Commander can proceed with a dispersant countermeasure operation after having obtained regulatory approval. This dispersant guide integrates the effects of these variables into a dispersant decision using a step-by-step approach. By working through the various steps in the guide, one can assemble and document the pieces of information that influence the dispersant use decision. ... (Au)"--ASTIS [online] database.

Download or read book Guide to Dispersant use Decision Making for Oil Spills in the Canadian Southern Beaufort Sea written by Brian Kenneth Trudel and published by Environmental Studies Research Fund. This book was released on 1988 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step guide to be used by on-scene disperant teams in deciding to use chemical dispersants in event of oil spills. Includes regulatory framework for dispersant use. Practical background information on oil spills & on dispersant decision making. Guide to making real-time dispersant decisions for spills. Appendix: Vulnerability of key species in the southern Beaufort Sea to untreated and chemically dispersed oil spills - documents resource data.

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Download or read book Feasibility of Oil Spill Dispersant Application in the Southern Beaufort Sea written by P. B. Hildebrand and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Feasibility of Oil Spill Dispersant Application in the Southern Beaufort Sea written by P. B. Hildebrand and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Oil and Dispersants in Canadian Seas written by Canada. Environmental Emergency Branch and published by The Service. This book was released on 1982 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This report evaluates knowledge of the fate and effects of oil spilled at sea and the implications of using dispersants, with special reference to Canadian marine environments. Almost 600 references from the scientific literature are utilized. Twelve chapters by individual scientists give perspectives on the Canadian oil industry; fate and behaviour of oil in the sea; microorganisms and degradation of oil; analytical chemistry; and effects of oil, dispersants, and chemically-dispersed oil on phytoplankton, macrophytes, zooplankton, fish, benthic and intertidal organisms, birds, marine mammals, and communities and ecosystems. Recommendations are given for further research that is required and strategies for minimizing effects of spills, again with emphasis on Canadian waters"--Abstract.

Download or read book The Feasibility of Oil Spill Dispersant Application in the Southern Beaufort Sea written by Philip B. Hildebrand and published by . This book was released on 1977-01-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Beaufort Sea Dispersant Trial written by James J. Swiss and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1986 offshore dispersant trial conducted to determine effectiveness of aerially applied dispersants under Arctic con ditions and to evaluate efficacy of multi-hit dispersant appli cation & to define logistic & cost considerations for conducting full-scale operation.

Download or read book Proceedings of a Workshop to Establish Canadian Marine Oil Spill Research and Development Priorities written by Stewart L. Ross and published by Environmental Studies Research Funds. This book was released on 1990 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2-day workshop focussed on research requirements for improving state-of-the-art for controlling major oil spills. Areas covered include - surveillance, tracking & modelling, containment & recovery equipment, dispersants, in-situ burning & disposal, and shoreline cleanup & restoration.

Download or read book The Use of Dispersants in Marine Oil Spill Response written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book An Oil Spill Impact Assessment System and Guide to Dispersant use Decision Making for the U S Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast of Florida written by Brian Kenneth Trudel and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A Field Guide to Oil Spill Response on Marine Shorelines written by E. H. Owens and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Oil Spill Dispersants written by Committee on Understanding Oil Spill Dispersants: Efficacy and Effects and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Using Oil Spill Dispersants on the Sea written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While major oil spills are rare, oil slicks can have disastrous environmental and economic consequences. This book summarizes research on the use of chemical dispersants: their effectiveness and limitations and the results of using them in different spill situations. Based on laboratory and field research as well as on actual case histories, this book contains a clear-cut set of recommendations for action, planning, and research. Of special interest is the chapter on the biological effects of oil itself and of oil treated with chemical dispersants.