A SURFACE-ACTIVE CHEMICAL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AND RECOVERING SPILLED OIL FROM THE OCEAN

The use of surface-active chemicals and the in-situ generation of polyurethane foam have been tested in the laboratory and in the field and are reviewed in depth. The capability of a cleanup system using portable chemicals and mobile spreading machinery is evaluated relative to the size of the oil spill and the weather. Data are presented on the toxicity of the chemical agent to toxicity of the chemical agent to marine organisms. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Petroleum Engineers

  6200 North Central Expressway
  Dallas, TX  United States  75206
• Authors:
  • Milz, E A
  • Fraser, J P
• Publication Date: 1972-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 255-262
• Serial:
  • Journal of Petroleum Technology
  • Volume: 24
  • Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bioassay; Dispersers; Environmental quality; Monitoring; Oil recovery equipment; Oil spill cleanup; Oil spills; Polyurethane foams; Surface active agents
• Old TRIS Terms: Biological monitoring; Oil removal equipment
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00072650
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Texas A&M University, College Station
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 31 1974 12:00AM