Oil Spill
A form of pollution resulting from the accidental leak of liquid petroleum, usually occurring as marine oil spills-when oil is released into the ocean or coastal waters.
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Oil Desulfurization
Widely used precombustion method for reducing sulfur dioxide emissions from oil-burning power plants. The oil is treated with hydrogen, which removes some of the sulfur by forming hydrogen sulfide gas.
"The oil industry doesn't need the taxpayers' help. ... There is not an American that goes to a gas pump that doesn't know that," said Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-MD.
oil spills - the harmful release of oil into the environment, usually in the water, sometimes killing area flora and fauna. Oil spills are very difficult to clean up.
old growth forests - see ancient forests.
Oil wasteland
Land on which oily wastes have accumulated, including slush pits and adjacent areas affected by oil waste. A miscellaneous land type.
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Oil Spill
An accidental or intentional discharge of oil that reaches bodies of water. Can be controlled by chemical dispersion, combustion, mechanical containment, and/or adsorption.
Oil interceptor
used to intercept rainwater or spillages contaminated with oil and to retain the liquid for subsequent separation ...
oil spill An accidental or intentional discharge of oil which can enter a body(ies) of water or spills from tanks and pipelines can also contaminate the soil, get into sewer systems and threaten underground water sources.
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Oil - fossil fuel used to produce petrol etc and other materials such as plastics.
Oil: A dark-colored liquid fossil fuel found underground. Raw (crude) oil can be refined to produce a variety of different products, such as gasoline, diesel, home heating fuel, asphalt, and chemicals that can be used to make paint, plastics, ...
Oil & Gas Environmental Glossary
Air Emissions
Waste gases, vapours and small particles released into air.
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Definition (english only)
The accidental release of oil, or other petroleum products usually into freshwater or marine ecosystems, and usually in large quantities.
Air/Oil Table
The surface between the vadose zone and ambient oil; the pressure of oil in the porous medium is equal to atmospheric pressure.
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Used Oil
Spent motor oil from passenger cars and trucks collected at specified locations for recycling (not included in the category of municipal solid waste).
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Oil a broad range of inflammable and often volatile organic compounds insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. In biological systems, a fat that is liquid at room temperature (20oC)
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OIL/GRIT SEPARATOR
A stormwater treatment practice that briefly detains stormwater in three underground concrete chambers. Stormwater first passes through the sedimentation chamber, which is designed to capture coarse sediment particles.
oil, or to store or bury fluids below ground.
well field. Area containing one or more wells that produces
usable amount of water.
Bio-oil produced by fast pyrolysis of biomass. A dark brown, mobile liquid containing much of the energy content of the original biomass, with a heating value about half that of conventional fuel oil.
OF Oil filters.
OFFICE PAPER Waste paper generated by offices, including stationery, photocopy and computer paper.
OMG Old magazines.
oe = oil equivalent
OGC = Open Geospatial Consortium
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) = organisation that develops standards for geospatial and location based services ...
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Contingency Plan (NOHSCP/NCP): The federal regulation that guides determination of the sites to be corrected under both the Superfund program and the program to prevent or control spills into surface waters ...
the movement of oil, gas, contaminants, water, or other liquids through porous and permeable rock.
milligrams per liter [mg/L]
milligrams per liter of water. This measure is equivalent to parts per million (ppm).
Gasoline - An oil derived hydrocarbon mixture used as fuel in internal combustion engines. In the US more than 40% of carbon dioxide emissions come from transportation engines burning gasoline. [Atmospheric Environment; V40; 8002-8019; 2006.] ...
Urushiol. The oil in poison ivy that 80% of people are allergic to; scientists believe it will become more potent with increased concentrations of carbon dioxide and climate change.
fossil fuels: oil, gas and coal are made up of ancient plant matter that decomposed and was buried and compressed by natural forces over millions of years.
The curved top of a column of liquid (water, oil, mercury) in a small tube. When the liquid wets the sides of the container (as with water), the curve forms a valley.
fossil fuel Refers to oil, coal and natural gas. These are all fuels that are the fossilised remains of ancient plants and animals. Those plants captured the energy of the sun.
VOCs or "volatile organic compounds" VOCs are primarily the lighter 'fractions' of oil or hydrocarbons (i.e., the parts that evaporate easily because they have a low boiling point).
PNAs or Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons, are natural constituents of crude oil, and also may be formed when organic materials such as coal, oil, fuel, wood or even foods are not completely burned.
#1 Global warming is caused primarily by carbon dioxide from burning coal, oil and gas.
Certain gases that trap heat are building up in Earth's atmosphere.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) - A colorless, odorless, poisonous gas, produced by incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels, including gasoline, oil and wood.
In addition, there is a finite amount of energy available from traditional (non-renewable) methods such as coal and oil.
Globe and Mail, October 7, 1997, A-1; Bob Weber, Oil Sands Expansion Criticized. Globe and Mail, October 14, 1997, A-8.
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it means at the input to oil refineries, at coal processing plants and where natural gas enters pipelines. Conversely, downstream refers to any point in the economy, and in particular, at the level of energy consumers rather than suppliers.
Petroleum: Crude oil or any fraction thereof that is liquid under normal conditions of temperature and pressure.
Biofuels: Fuels made from organic materials, as opposed to those derived from oil and coal sources. The most common biofuel in the U.S. is corn-based ethanol.
Each tonne of oil burnt produces over 3 tonnes of CO2. Road transport and electricity generation rely on the burning of fossil fuels releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
It is used in the production of glass, enamels, ceramics, oil, cloth, linoleum, electrical semiconductors, pigments, fireworks, pesticides, fungicides, veterinary pharmaceuticals, and wood preservatives.
Almost all machines use oil, gas or coal. All of them produce pollution -- you know, the smelly stuff that comes out of car exhaust pipes and factory chimneys, that sort of thing. Much of this is a gas you can't see called carbon dioxide.
Most energy is produced by the burning of fossil fuels, like coal, oil and gas, which release carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. Fuel burnt in our cars also releases carbon dioxide.
Bioremediation: The use of living organisms (e.g., bacteria) to clean up oil spills or remove other pollutants from soil, water, and wastewater, ...
Fossil fuels: Coal, oil, petroleum, and natural gas and other hydrocarbons are called fossil fuels because they are made of fossilized, carbon-rich plant and animal remains.
The deceptive practice of attempting to hide an abrasion on a coin, by using the thumb to obtain a bit of skin oil from the corner of nose, and carefully rubbing it onto the affected area on the coin.
Bacteria- (Singular: bacterium) Microscopic living organisms that can aid in pollution control by metabolizing organic matter in sewage, oil spills or other pollutants.
Bacteria can aid in pollution control by consuming or breaking down organic matter in sewage, or by similarly acting on oil spills or other water pollutants. Some bacteria in soil, water or air may also cause human, animal and plant health problems.
carbon tax - a charge on fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) based on their carbon content. When burned, the carbon in these fuels becomes carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the chief greenhouse gas.
Coal, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and fuels derived from crude oil (including petrol and diesel). They are called fossil fuels because they have been formed over long periods of time from ancient fossilised organic matter
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Kerogen A fossilized organic material present in oil shale and some other sedimentary rocks.
Ketones Organic compounds with two hydrocarbon groups bonded to a carbonyl group.
A type of fuel made by combining animal fat or vegetable oil with alcohol; biodiesel can be directly substituted for diesel), or be used as an additive.
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Zinc ore and crude oil are examples of abiotic resources.
Ancillary Material Material that is not used directly in the formation of a product or service.
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Fossil Fuels - Fuels found in the earths strata that are derived from the fossilized remains of animal and plant matter over millions of years. Fossil fuels include oil, natural gas, shale, and coal.
An appropriate EMS is worthwhile for all organisations in a world where a small accidental spillage of oil or detergent can lead to costs of many thousands of pounds.
Special Waste: items that require special or separate handling, such as household hazardous waste, bulky waste, tires, and used oil.
Static Water Level: water level in a well before pumping.
A bored, drilled, or driven shaft, or a dug hole whose depth is greater than the largest surface dimension and whose purpose is to reach underground water supplies or oil, or to store or bury fluids below ground.
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Any product found in the home or garage that can be hazardous to the environment if not disposed of correctly. Examples of household hazardous waste include cleaning solutions, pesticides, pool chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, or used batteries.
Factory Trawler
A large stern trawler equipped with plant for gutting, filleting, freezing and storing fish, and for processing fish oil and fishmeal. Such vessels usually have extensive superstructures.
Solubility - The largest amount of a substance that can be dissolved in a given amount of a liquid, usually water. For a highly water-soluble compound, such as table salt, a lot can dissolve in water. Motor oil is only slightly soluble in water.
Renewable material resources include algae, grasses and some fast-growing trees. Substituting renewable resources for nonrenewable resources (e.g., coal, oil, gasoline and other fossil fuels) is the key to sustainability.
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