Oil spills debris clean up by thermal desorption

• Published in: Journal of hazardous materials Vol. 110; no. 1; pp. 161 - 171
• Main Authors: Araruna, J.T, Portes, V.L.O, Soares, A.P.L, Silva, M.G, Sthel, M.S, Schramm, D.U, Tibana, S, Vargas, H
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 05.07.2004; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Brazil; Exact sciences and technology; Fuel Oils - analysis; Gas emissions; Hazardous Waste - prevention & control; Hot Temperature; Models, Chemical; Oil spill; Oiled debris; Pollution; Seawater; Silicon Dioxide - chemistry; Thermal conductivity; Thermal desorption; Water Pollution, Chemical - prevention & control; Brazil; Oil spill; Thermal conductivity; Thermal desorption; Oiled debris; Gas emissions; Grain size; Methane; Ammonia; Grease; In situ; Thermodesorption; Air pollution; Cleaning; Debris; Pollutant emission; Strength

Oil spills represent a significant environmental issue in Brazil. This paper presents the latest results of a comprehensive experimental programme aimed at understanding how the presence of spilled oil affects the properties of sands and at studying alternatives to remediate the affected shores. Res...