Main Title |
Development and Evaluation of Application Techniques for Delivery of Nutrients to Contaminated Shoreline in Prince William Sound. |
Author |
Glaser, J. A. ;
Venosa, A. D. ;
Opatken, E. J. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
Publisher |
1993 |
Year Published |
1993 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/A-93/225; |
Stock Number |
PB93-236545 |
Additional Subjects |
Prince William Sound ;
Oil pollution ;
Nutrients ;
Biodeterioration ;
Water pollution control ;
Land pollution control ;
Alaska ;
Fertilizers ;
Crude oil ;
Beaches ;
Shores ;
Microorganisms ;
Exxon Valdez oil spill
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB93-236545 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
6p |
Abstract |
The application of nutrients to assist and accelerate naturally occurring biodegradation processes was studied at field scale on contaminated shoreline in Prince William Sound as part of the effort to recover from the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Selection of fertilizer forms and means to apply the nutrients comprised a major part of the evaluation project. Liquid and solid forms of nutrients were tested. New and innovative application technology was investigated for use under field conditions. Ease of application and cost-effective technology were important selection criteria. Worker protection and environmental-effect concerns served to modify the selection of application technology. Details of application technology selection are presented, difficulties with application and areas for potential research are discussed. Projections for development of application technology to subsurface deposits of stranded oil are made. |