The Disposal of Spilled Oils and Sorbent Materials

Abstract

This report is intended to provide guidance and methods for the proper disposal of spilled used oils, crude oils, their associated sorbant materials and oil soaked debris. The impact of an oil spill on the environment has far reaching consequences. The management of oil should be given the highest priority. Many steps have been taken in the development of oil management and disposal regulations and contingency planning, each of which greatly aides in the proper handling and disposal of oil.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA393129

Entities

People

  • Michael T. Jones

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contamination
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Environment
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Environmental Protection
  • Groundwater
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Hygiene
  • Materials
  • Oil Spills
  • Petroleum
  • Solid Waste
  • Test Methods
  • Waste Disposal Facilities
  • Waste Management
  • Waste Products

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Petroleum Engineering