Ocean-Front REMEDIATION.
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| Title: | Ocean-Front REMEDIATION. |
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| Authors: | Hobson, Tom |
| Source: | Pollution Engineering. Mar2009, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p35-35. 1p. |
| Subject Terms: | *In situ remediation, *Sediment capping, *Oil separators, *Pollution control equipment, *Environmental protection, Technological innovations |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Company/Entity: | MACTEC Inc. , Abanaki Corp. |
| People: | Hanks, Stephen |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the implications and benefits of the Abanaki Corp.'s two oil skimmer in the ocean-front remediation project of Mactec Inc. in the U.S. According to the author, the oil skimmers were used in two different recovery wells to easily pump out oil without disturbing the growth of coral reefs. Mactec project engineer Stephen Hanks noted that the system runs for approximately 16 hours a week and has been working will for their operations which proved to be effective. It also offers information on the previous technology used by Mactec which has failed and disappointed. |
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| Abstract: | The article discusses the implications and benefits of the Abanaki Corp.'s two oil skimmer in the ocean-front remediation project of Mactec Inc. in the U.S. According to the author, the oil skimmers were used in two different recovery wells to easily pump out oil without disturbing the growth of coral reefs. Mactec project engineer Stephen Hanks noted that the system runs for approximately 16 hours a week and has been working will for their operations which proved to be effective. It also offers information on the previous technology used by Mactec which has failed and disappointed. |
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| ISSN: | 00323640 |
