Minimization of the Negative Environmental Impact of Oil Sludge by Using it in the Production of Bitumen

Abstract

In this paper, the prevention of negative technogenic impact on the environment of oil sludge by using it as a secondary resource is considered. Oil sludge from various objects of oil fields in Kazakhstan (Mangystau region) has been studied. The possibilities of using oil (after its separation from oil sludge by bioremidiation) as a partial substitute for bitumen base in the production of modified bitumen are considered. The main physical and mechanical characteristics of modified bitumen are determined. The results confirm that the modified bitumen prepared with oil sludge and oil separated by bioremiation method meets the requirements for polymer-bitumen binder to Kazakhstan standards and is suitable for the production of modified bitumen in its physico-chemical characteristics.

Numerical Evaluation of Wind Speed Influence on Accident Toxic Spill Consequences Scales

“…Air pollution by technogenic emissions of harmful chemicals into the atmosphere causes negative impact on the environment [1]. Identification of a specific source of pollution [2], assessment of the scale of the consequences of its impact on the environment [3] in order to mitigate the negative impact on air quality [4] can be considered as a part of the complex work of environmental safety experts during an analysis of main trends in the development of pollution impact on climate change [5], a generation of guidelines for environmental certification of technogenic objects [6]. Wind, as a natural phenomenon, on the one hand, is used to create energy parks [7], which eliminate some of the causes of negative climate change [8], and has a strong potential to save the environment from pollution sources [9].…”