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Oil spill chemical dispersants: Research, experience and recommendations

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6689871
This book presents papers on the use of surfactants for the control of oil spills. Topics considered include laboratory toxicity effectiveness testing, the characteristics of spilled oil, salinity, water temperature, field effectiveness, dilution processes, remote sensing, oil spill fire hazards, the toxicity of oil spill dispersants to marine organisms, the effects of dispersed oil in marine sediments, dispersants for spill countermeasures on arctic beaches, contingency planning and guidelines, ecological considerations, and a multifaceted approach to applying dispersants.
OSTI ID:
6689871
Report Number(s):
CONF-8210349-
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English