The Biodegradation of Oil in Seawater for Naval Pollution Control.
Abstract
The report describes the isolation and utilization of pure and mixed microbial cultures for experiments on the biodegradation of crude oil Bunker C fuel and marine diesel. Many microbial species were found that had hydrocarbonoclastic activity. When pure cultures were combined in mixtures the activity was much greater, 91% oxidation in seven days, than the activity of any one of the component species when used in a pure culture. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA042375
Entities
People
- Thomas B. O'neill
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center