A quantitative assessment of the sources and fate of petroleum compounds in the marine environment

1982 ◽  
Vol 297 (1087) ◽  
pp. 193-218 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Effects ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons ◽  
Biochemical Processes ◽  
General Terms ◽  
Single Well ◽  
Detailed Composition ◽  
Proper Perspective ◽  
Total Oil

Petroleum is complex, containing many thousands of com pounds ranging from gases to residues boiling about 400 °C. Most (usually more than 75% ) are types of hydrocarbons. Crude oils differ markedly in detailed composition, even during the lifetime of a single well, while distillates and petroleum products are enriched with certain com pounds. Thus petroleum -derived inputs vary considerably in com position; it is essential to bear this in mind when quantifying them in general terms such as an ‘oil' or ‘total petroleum hydrocarbons’ measurement. However, to place the gross inputs in their proper perspective in an assessment of potential environmental effects, it is equally important to identify quantitatively those components that are potentially harmful or have long residence times. Additional sources of hydrocarbons such as other fossil fuels, combustion and the biosphere must also be distinguished, providing difficult analytical problems where the contribution of petroleum -derived constituents is small. Much less information is available on the non-hydrocarbon components. Estimates of the total oil input to U. K. waters are, at best, approximate and range from 40 to 100 kt or more per year. Some contributions are more speculative than others, particularly the atmospheric input. Usually, environmental effects are of local concern and it is more realistic and more meaningful to appraise the quantity and quality of the inputs on a local rather than a national or global basis. Such appraisal identifies potential ‘hot-spots’ or areas of concern to which the results of studies on the distribution of hydrocarbons can be related broadly. The complexity of the inputs is matched by the range of properties of the components and the physical, chemical and biochemical processes that contribute to the distributive pathways and determine the fate of the inputs.

scholarly journals Environmental and ecotoxicological risk assessment of pollution with light crude oil for an oil exploatation field

2022 ◽  
Vol 354 ◽  
pp. 00071
Author(s):  
Alexandru Florin Simion ◽  
Angelica Nicoleta Găman ◽  
George Artur Găman ◽  
Ionuț Drăgoi ◽  
Cătălina Ghiță
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Oil Pollution ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Quantitative Risk Assessment ◽  
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons ◽  
Ecotoxicological Risk

Global development of transportation dependent on internal combustion engines, involves major increases in the consumption of fossil fuels obtained by extracting crude oil from depths by means of wells and refining it. In this context, protection of environment and groundwater quality is an increasingly difficult objective to maintain, requiring modern methods to address possible negative effects on the environment. The current research assesses the degree of eco-toxicological and environmental risk for an oil exploitation area in case of an accidental pollution scenario with crude oil. The entire risk spectrum was analysed through a set of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment tools to highlight and quantify the most important effects caused by petroleum products on biotope and biocenoses. The primary aim of the research is to identify vulnerable environmental reservoirs for accidental oil pollution and to establish the best tools to quantify the environmental and ecotoxicological risk of groundwater contamination. The results obtained from the area showed a low to medium risk of contamination of the saturated and unsaturated area with crude oil expressed as TPH (total petroleum hydrocarbons) and a low risk of contamination with volatile organic compounds type BTEX associated contamination of biocenoses that can directly or indirectly interact with potentially polluted areas.

scholarly journals Use of Families of Euphorbiaceae for the Production of Biodiesel in Semiarid Areas

Proceedings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Noé Anes García ◽  
Antonio Luis Marqués Sierra
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Prolonged Storage ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Semiarid Areas ◽  
Storage Times ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Improved Characteristics ◽  
Made In

In recent years, developments made to reduce the consequences generated using petroleum products have been strengthening; therefore, biofuels have become a requirement in different countries worldwide with the objective of reducing not only the high levels of current pollution, but also mitigating the effects generated by global warming. Despite the advances that have been made in the field of research on Jatropha, it is still necessary to carry out more detailed studies aimed at achieving a better use of it, identifying the influence of its physical–chemical properties in terms of quality levels, as well as determining its behavior when mixed with palm oil to achieve a biodiesel with better yields, whose impact will be reflected mainly in the environmental field, helping to mitigate the production of greenhouse gases that are produced by petroleum products. Although currently the biofuels sector has made important advances in research, it is necessary to deepen the physical–chemical analyses both in the production and storage processes of biodiesel, so that in the future it can be fully fulfilled with the energy requirements that are currently only achieved with fossil fuels, so it is necessary to direct this research toward the development of new products with improved characteristics, especially when exposed to prolonged storage times and low temperatures.

scholarly journals Assessment of TPHs and PAHs in the Marine Sediment Relating to Oil and Gas Extraction activity on the western coastline of Qatar

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Abdulali Abdulla
Keyword(s):  
Marine Sediment ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Sediment Quality ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons ◽  
Gas Extraction ◽  
Quality Guidelines ◽  
The Impact

Total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) and Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are priority pollutants which are known to be associated with petroleum products. They are released into the marine environment via accidental spillage, exploration and transportation. The present study aims to assess the impact of petroleum and gas extraction activities on the pollution of coastal marine sediment of the western coastline of Qatar. Sixty-six surface sediment samples were collected along the western coastal area. The concentration of organic hydrocarbons (TPHs and PAHs) were determined using GC-FID and GC-MS, respectively. Sediment characteristics including pH, temperature, TOC and particle size were also measured. The results indicated low concentrations of TPH (<0.001-0.246 μg/g dry weight sediment) and PAHs (<0.001-0.044 μg/g dry weight sediment). The concentrations for both organic pollutants were lower compared to the previous studies done within Qatar and in the Arabian Gulf and also indicated below the available permissible limit set by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment of Qatar and other sediment quality guidelines (SQGs) used worldwide (NOAA).

Global Potential of Biomass: Heat, Electricity and Liquid and Gaseous Fuels Markets

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jude Iyinbor ◽  
Ogunrinde Abayomi
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Effects ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Gaseous Fuels ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
Oil Sector ◽  
Market Factors

Negative environmental effects, diminishing fossil fuel sources and soaring oil prices are some of the pertinent factors militating against the long term usage of fossil fuels. These make the introduction of alternative energy sources an integral part of our global energy plan. On the contrary, established fossil fuel infrastructures, flexibility of fossil fuels and economic gains from the oil sector are a few reasons why there is a global attitude of ‘drill the last drop before developing sustainable alternatives’. There are various energy sources that have little environmental effects and are sustainable (e.g. wind, geothermal, solar, hydro, biomass, e.t.c.), but the potentials they do have when it comes to the major energy utilization forms (heat, electricity and liquid and gaseous fuels) will be a key determinant of how alternative energy sources will be able to match the seemingly invincible presence of fossil fuels. The biomass option is examined in this report considering its potential with respect to heat, electricity and liquid and gaseous fuels market. Factors that may favour or hinder its potential and suitable solutions on how the potential can be increased are also discussed.

Enhancement of the thermoelectric properties of n-type PbTe by Na and Cl co-doping

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (37) ◽  
pp. 9559-9564 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Cohen ◽  
M. Kaller ◽  
G. Komisarchik ◽  
D. Fuks ◽  
Y. Gelbstein
Keyword(s):  
Thermoelectric Properties ◽  
Environmental Effects ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Thermoelectric Efficiency ◽  
Co Doping

In an attempt to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, associated with severe environmental effects, the current research is focused on the enhancement of the direct thermal to electrical thermoelectric efficiency of n-type PbTe by Na and Cl co-doping.

Analysis of Sustainable Cassava Biofuel Production in Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 599-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.O. Ogundari ◽  
A.S. Momodu ◽  
A.J. Famurewa ◽  
J.B. Akarakiri ◽  
W.O. Siyanbola
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Sole Source ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Policy Option ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Bioethanol Production ◽  
Engineering Economy ◽  
The Government

Nigeria's biofuels policy advocates the adoption of cassava as feedstock for a 10%-biofuel substitution option in Nigerian transport fuel demand. This policy option is expected to address energy security and environmental consequences of using fossil fuels as the sole source of transport energy in the country. This paper appraised the technological and economic factors necessary for achieving Nigeria's cassava-based biofuel initiative at different substitution levels of 5, 10, and 15% by the Year 2020. A multi-stage energy forecasting and project analysis framework adapted from Coate's structure for technology assessment, as well as engineering economy methodology was used for the study. Technological analysis entailed determining petrol consumption projection, R&D capability, input feedstock requirements, environmental considerations and land requirement for feedstock crop production while engineering economy analysis evaluated the economic viability of the project. The results showed that petrol consumption in Nigeria and bioethanol substitution requirements were in the range of 18,285.7 – 19,142.84 thousand tons and 914.28 (5% low demand) – 2871.43 (15% high demand) thousand tons, respectively by 2020. Cassava feedstock and landmass requirements for bioethanol production were in the range of 4.64 – 14.53 million tons and 4.08 – 12.80 thousand sq. km, respectively while carbon dioxide savings were between 1.87 – 5.89 million tons by 2020. The recovery price for cassava bioethanol was estimated to be US$ 0.74/litre [Formula: see text]. Petrol being subsidised presently is harmful to the environment though it ‘oils’ the economy. Nigeria currently subsidizes petroleum products to the tune of 28% of 2011 budget. The government plans to remove this by 2012. Thus we conclude that weighing both economic and environmental benefits of bioethanol substitution in petrol consumption in Nigeria, the study showed that bioethanol production from cassava feedstock would be both technically and economically viable, provided subsidy, which depends on political will on the side of the government, is introduced for the first ten years of its implementation.

scholarly journals Opportunities and barriers regarding the development of selected methods for obtaining hydrogen from bioethanol

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-222
Author(s):  
Anna Turlej ◽  
Marta Skolniak
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
Aviation Fuel ◽  
Pure Hydrogen ◽  
Renewable Raw Materials ◽  
Technological Potential ◽  
Aviation Engines ◽  
Air Carriers

Abstract The development of the commercial air carriers market causes an increase in the aviation fuel consumption and the air pollution. There are intensive works in order to invent the possibility of supplying the aviation engines with biofuels. The hydrogen gas is needed for technological processes to obtain the synthetic biocomponents from biomass, which met the quality standards for fuels and aviation fuels. Pure hydrogen gas is scarce in the Earth’s atmosphere and has to be derived from petroleum products. Its acquisition currently requires the processing of petroleum-based matter. The whole world is looking for easy, cheap and safe ways of producing hydrogen from a variety of renewable raw materials, that are an alternative to fossil fuels. The article shows the technological potential of experimental methods for hydrogen production from ethanol produced from biodegradable waste, which is widely considered as a renewable and environmentally friendly resource.

scholarly journals Deposition Formation Effect of Biodiesel in a Diesel Engine Fuel Injector

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1057-1060
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Energy Resource ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Engine Fuel ◽  
Fuel Injector

To establish a long-term sustainability of biodiesel to fulfill the quest for renewable fuel resources for the countries has low or no fossil fuels reserves. The energy resource meets to its limited capacity, alternative new energy resources must be explored such as the introduction of biodiesel as an alternative energy resources of petroleum products. The present research work is a 90-hour long-term endurance test performed with B30 sample (biodiesel 30% + 70% diesel) fueled with modified investigation performance, sound pressure level and engine durability. Special attention has been given to certain phenomena affecting the life of the engine, the formation of deposits and its performance. Experimental results of this research work demonstrated that the modified diesel engine could be efficiently performed with the B30 fuel sample.

scholarly journals Influence of Variable Speed on Performance and Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine using Fish Oil Biodiesel Blends

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 3950-3954
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Fish Oil ◽  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Biodiesel Fuel ◽  
Performance And Emission

Alternative fuel sources are needed to be developed to meet the escalating demand for fossil fuels. Also from an environmental point of view, these most modern resources of fuels must be environment-friendly. The rapidly increasing consumption of fossil fuel and petroleum products has been a matter of concern for many countries which imports more crude oil. So, there is necessary for the development of new energy sources. The biomass, edible oil, inedible oils from plants and fish fat oil are imperatives and seen to be a potential substitute for diesel fuel. Acid and Base catalyzed transesterification is the most acceptable process for biodiesel production. In this project, an attempt towards finding the effect of alternate fuels as a substitute over diesel and reduce its consumption to lessen the environmental effects. Biodiesel has been extensively used in diesel engines as a partial substitute in the past few decades. The present investigation is carried out with blending up fish oil biodiesel with diesel in varying proportions to test out the emission and performance characteristics of direct injection single cylinder, four strokes, and air-cooled diesel engine. The fish oil biodiesel was produced by the transesterification process and obtained fish oil biodiesel blended with diesel fuel with various propagations of B20, B50, B75 & B100. These blended fuels were further investigated in a diesel engine with variable speeds such as 1000rpm, 1250rpm, 1500rpm, 1720rpm, 2000rpm 2250rpm & 2500rpm. In this comparative study, the effects of fish oil biodiesel fuel blends are compared and evaluated with pure diesel.

Impact of renewable energy deployment on climate change in Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Udochukwu B. Akuru ◽  
Ogbonnaya I. Okoro ◽  
Edward Chikuni
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Environmental Effects ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Industrial Growth ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

It is well known fact that the rate of industrial growth of any country is a function of the amount of energy available in that country and the extent to which this energy is utilized. The burning of fossil fuels to generate energy is a dirty process. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions result when fossil fuels are produced and consumed and these emissions contribute to climate change. Nigeria as a country is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change because its economy is mainly dependent on income generated from the production, processing, export and/or consumption of fossil fuels and its associated energy-intensive products. Hence, it is on this premise that this paper is researched to review the energy sources being used in Nigeria and investigate its impact to climate change. Findings reveal Nigeria’s over-dependence on fossil-generated energy with associated adverse environmental effects, among other things. Recommendations for the integration of renewable energy into Nigeria’s energy mix, beyond other measures, have been offered, especially with reference to the salient environmental benefits that accrue to it.

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