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 Oil and Dispersants in Canadian Seas written by John B. Sprague and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book OIL AND DISPERSANTS IN CANADIAN SEAS RESEARCH APPRAISAL AND RECOMMENDATIONS written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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.

Download or read book Oil and Dispersants in Canadian Seas Research Appraisal and Recommandations written by J.B.ed Sprague and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 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 343 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 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 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 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 State of Knowledge on Chemical Dispersants for Canadian Marine Oil Spills written by David Creber and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Baffin Island Oil Spill Project written by Gary A. Sergy and published by Edmonton, Alta. : Environment Canada : Canadian Petroleum Association. This book was released on 1986 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document describes a project carried out on northern Baffin Island near Pond Inlet at Eclipse Sound and Ragged Channel, to test various methods of cleaning and dispersing oil spills in tidal water and on shorelines.

Download or read book State of Knowledge on Chemical Dispersants for Canadian Marine Oil Spills written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 The Basics of Oil Spill Cleanup written by Mervin F. Fingas and published by Environmental Emergency Branch. This book was released on 1979 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General introduction to the technology of oil spill cleanup and summary of data compiled by Environment Canada since 1972.

Download or read book Oil Spill Chemical Dispersants written by Tom E. Allen and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 1984 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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.