Oil spill cleanup techniques in the marine environment

• Main Authors: Zahed, M.A., Aziz, H.A., Isa, M.H.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2006
• Subjects: TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/1502/1/Oil_spill_cleanup_techniques_in_the_marine_environment.pdf; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/1502/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Large amounts of hydrocarbons are extracted, produced, refined and handled on land every year. Despite improvements in careful handling, transportation and containment, there is still the possibility that some may enter the environment. The accidental release of oil has been shown to cause serious d...