Oil spills and gas leaks : environmental response, prevention, and cost recovery / Stephen M. Testa, James A. Jacobs.

Author/creator Testa, Stephen M.
Other author Jacobs, James A. (James Alan), 1956-
Format Book
PublicationNew York : McGraw-Hill Education, [2013]
Copyright Date©2014
Descriptionxiii, 578 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Oil spills--Environmental aspects.
Oil spills--Cleanup.
Oil spills--Prevention.
Liability for oil pollution damages.

Contents Introduction : role of petroleum energy in society -- Geology and geochemistry of oil and gas deposits -- Drilling for oil and gas -- Sources of spills -- Gas leaks and environmental impacts -- Assessment of oil spills and gas leaks : onshore and offshore -- Remediation of oil spills and habitat restoration -- Accidents, risk strategies, and sustainable remediation -- Case histories : onshore and offshore -- Air quality issues and oil spills and gas leaks -- Conclusions.
Abstract "The definitive guide to petroleum hydrocarbon fuel spill and leak causes, prevention, response, and cost recovery, 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 volume provides 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. Coverage includes: The role of petroleum hydrocarbon fuels in society Geology and geochemistry of oil and gas deposits Oil and gas well drilling and production issues Hydraulic fracturing for shale gas and oil Behavior of oil spills in various environments Behavior of gas leaks in various environments Assessment of spills and leaks Toxicity issues and exposure pathways Subsurface investigations Sampling strategies and remedial approaches Sampling methods on land and offshore Prevention, oversight, and mitigation Remediation of oil spills Case histories and cost recovery Oil spills and wildlife Oil spills and safety issues Conclusions and recommendations"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012039191
ISBN9780071772891 (hardback : acid-free paper)
ISBN0071772898 (hardback : acid-free paper)

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