The Control of Oil

Abstract

The oil pollution problem in estuaries, along the shore and offshore is a serious one, but accelerated research is being conducted by the federal government, industry and universities. The research will no doubt bear fruit and eventually permit oil spill containment and disposal under current, wave and wind action in estuaries and at sea. Among presently applied and/or investigated techniques paper describes: pneumatic system requirements at sea and in estuaries; mechanical barriers; removal of oil from water surfaces; and chemical treatment.