Oil Spills and Gas Leaks: Environmental Response, Prevention and Cost Recovery - James Jacobs, Stephen Testa - diskuze

Publisher''s Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The definitive guide to petroleum hydrocarbon fuel spill and leak causes, prevention, response, and cost recoveryOil 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.COVERAGE INCLUDES:The role of petroleum hydrocarbon fuels in societyGeology and geochemistry of oil and gas depositsOil and gas well drilling and production issuesBehavior of oil spills in various environmentsBehavior of gas leaks in various environmentsAssessment of spills and leaksToxicity issues and exposure pathwaysSubsurface investigationsSampling strategies and remedial approachesSampling methods on land and offshorePrevention, oversight, and mitigationRemediation of oil spillsCase
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