Using Oil Spill Dispersants on the Sea
Download or Read eBook Using Oil Spill Dispersants on the Sea PDF 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.
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 1989-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780309090452 |
ISBN-13 | : 0309090458 |
Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Using Oil Spill Dispersants on the Sea by : National Research Council
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.