On The Water
- Boom
- Boom comes in many sizes, shapes, and types and is used primarily to deflect and/or collect oil.
- Burning
- Fresh oil contains gases which are very volatile. By igniting these gases whole oil slicks can be reduced to tarry residue.
- Dispersants
- Dispersants are used to do just that, disperse. They are chemicals that break-up oil into smaller and smaller concentrations. Potentially into individual molecules.
- Skimming
- Skimming is a mechanical system for removing oil from the surface. This process was created based on the reality that oil is lighter than water.
On The Beach- Bioremediation
- The application of certain fertilizers to beaches stimulates the growth of "oil-eating" microbes. This fertilizing process is known as Bioremediation.
- Chemical Cleaning
- In an attempt to avoid Hot Water & High Pressure treatment, chemical cleaners were tested which removed oil from the beach for collection.
- Hot Water & High Pressure
- By using hot water at high pressure, cleanup crews blast oil off beaches into the water where it can be skimmed off.
- Manual Treatment
- Manual treatment incorporates the use of shovels, rakes, absorbent materials and human hands.
- Mechanical Treatment
- Tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, and other machines were used to move beach and scoop up asphalt collections.
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