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.
Download or read book Energy Research Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 1470 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 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 Annual Report Dept of Energy Mines and Resources written by Canada. Department of Energy, Mines and Resources and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Responding to Oil Spills in the U S Arctic Marine Environment written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. Arctic waters north of the Bering Strait and west of the Canadian border encompass a vast area that is usually ice covered for much of the year, but is increasingly experiencing longer periods and larger areas of open water due to climate change. Sparsely inhabited with a wide variety of ecosystems found nowhere else, this region is vulnerable to damage from human activities. As oil and gas, shipping, and tourism activities increase, the possibilities of an oil spill also increase. How can we best prepare to respond to such an event in this challenging environment? Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment reviews the current state of the science regarding oil spill response and environmental assessment in the Arctic region north of the Bering Strait, with emphasis on the potential impacts in U.S. waters. This report describes the unique ecosystems and environment of the Arctic and makes recommendations to provide an effective response effort in these challenging conditions. According to Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment, a full range of proven oil spill response technologies is needed in order to minimize the impacts on people and sensitive ecosystems. This report identifies key oil spill research priorities, critical data and monitoring needs, mitigation strategies, and important operational and logistical issues. The Arctic acts as an integrating, regulating, and mediating component of the physical, atmospheric and cryospheric systems that govern life on Earth. Not only does the Arctic serve as regulator of many of the Earth's large-scale systems and processes, but it is also an area where choices made have substantial impact on life and choices everywhere on planet Earth. This report's recommendations will assist environmentalists, industry, state and local policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of this special region to preserve and protect it from damaging oil spills.
Download or read book Energy Research Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Microlog Canadian Research Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 1054 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indexing, abstracting and document delivery service that covers current Canadian report literature of reference value from government and institutional sources.
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 ASTM Standards on Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response written by American Society for Testing and Materials and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 1994 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spills of Diluted Bitumen from Pipelines written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diluted bitumen has been transported by pipeline in the United States for more than 40 years, with the amount increasing recently as a result of improved extraction technologies and resulting increases in production and exportation of Canadian diluted bitumen. The increased importation of Canadian diluted bitumen to the United States has strained the existing pipeline capacity and contributed to the expansion of pipeline mileage over the past 5 years. Although rising North American crude oil production has resulted in greater transport of crude oil by rail or tanker, oil pipelines continue to deliver the vast majority of crude oil supplies to U.S. refineries. Spills of Diluted Bitumen from Pipelines examines the current state of knowledge and identifies the relevant properties and characteristics of the transport, fate, and effects of diluted bitumen and commonly transported crude oils when spilled in the environment. This report assesses whether the differences between properties of diluted bitumen and those of other commonly transported crude oils warrant modifications to the regulations governing spill response plans and cleanup. Given the nature of pipeline operations, response planning, and the oil industry, the recommendations outlined in this study are broadly applicable to other modes of transportation as well.
Download or read book Handbook of Oil Spill Science and Technology written by Merv Fingas and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a scientific basis for the cleanup and for the assessment of oil spills Enables Non-scientific officers to understand the science they use on a daily basis Multi-disciplinary approach covering fields as diverse as biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, oceanography and toxicology Covers the science of oil spills from risk analysis to cleanup and through the effects on the environment Includes case studies examining and analyzing spills, such as Tasman Spirit oil spill on the Karachi Coast, and provides lessons to prevent these in the future
Download or read book Annual Book of ASTM Standards written by American Society for Testing and Materials and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 1666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Use of Chemicals in Oil Spill Response written by Peter Lane and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 1995 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laboratory work and ecological and operational considerations of using chemical dispersants as responses to oil spills, are updated by 11 papers from a symposium in Victoria, British Columbia, in October 1994. The topics tend to be narrower and deeper than those presented in previous symposia on the
Download or read book Cumulative Environmental Effects of Oil and Gas Activities on Alaska s North Slope written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-09-04 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book identifies accumulated environmental, social and economic effects of oil and gas leasing, exploration, and production on Alaska's North Slope. Economic benefits to the region have been accompanied by effects of the roads, infrastructure and activies of oil and gas production on the terrain, plants, animals and peoples of the North Slope. While attempts by the oil industry and regulatory agencies have reduced many of the environmental effects, they have not been eliminated. The book makes recommendations for further environmental research related to environmental effects.
