Oil Spills and Gas Leaks: Environmental Response, Prevention and Cost Recovery
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ISBN-13:
9780071772891
Veröffentl:
2014
Erscheinungsdatum:
31.03.2014
Seiten:
592
Autor:
Stephen M Testa
Gewicht:
930 g
Format:
231x157x36 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Oil Spills and Gas Leaks highlights the complex nature of petroleum hydrocarbon fuel extraction methods, the unintended consequences when disasters occur, spill behavior, and environmental impact mitigation. This practical resource discusses engineering techniques; long-term biological and environmental effects; dealing with insurance claims, litigation, and legislation in overlapping jurisdictions; and much more. Featuring global case studies and best practices, this timely volumeprovides an in-depth understanding of how oil spills and gas leaks occur and describes the most effective environmental assessment, remediation, and restoration options available to respond to these industrial accidents.
Ch 1. Introduction: Role of Fossil Fuels and SocietiesCh 2. Geology and Geochemistry of Oil and Gas DepositsCh 3. Oil and Gas Well DrillingCh 4. Behavior of Oil Spills in Various EnvironmentsCh 5. Behavior of Gas Leaks in Various EnvironmentsCh 6. Assessment of Spills and LeaksCh 7. Toxicity Issues and Exposure PathwaysCh 8. Remediation Treatment MethodsCh 9. Costs of Remediation, Cost Recovery and Mitigation CostsCh 10. Prevention, Oversight and MitigationCh 11. Regulatory Perspectives on Environmental PolicyCh 12. Political and Legal IssuesCh 13. Conclusions and RecommendationsCh 14. Case HistoriesCh 15. Conclusions and RecommendationsApp A. Glossary of Technical Terms and AcronymsApp B. Bibliography and WebsitesApp C. Additional Calculations and Information
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