RESTORING HOPE AFTER AN OIL SPILL

VHS Hydraulie Campanent Supply Components RESTORING HOPE AFTER AN OIL SPILL April 2010 saw the BP's Macondo Prospect oil well explode in the Gulf of Mexico. The oil spill polluted more than 1000 miles of the US coastline leaving a devastating impact on nature and the economy. Hydraulic power packs play a massive role in the clean-up of oil spills and the restoration of the environment. WHAT WERE THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE OIL SPILL? 1 million 5,000 marine sea birds killed mammals killed 1,000 22,000 turtles killed Job losses expected (by 2020*) Fishing industry to expected to lose $8.7 billion Tourism lost out on $ 22.7 billion (by 2020*) 5 YEARS ON WHAT HAS CHANGED? Offshore inspectors doubled. Extensive safeły audits from oil & gas companies are now required. Exploration & drilling plans now must be approved by independent engineers & are subject to more intensive vetting. New devices developed for chemical & spraying dispersant to break up oil. Clean-up groups have increased ability to respond to future disasters. THE OIL SPILL CLEAN-UP! HYDRAULIC POWER PACKS ARE USED IN THE RESPONSE TO OIL SPILLS IN THE SEA. DISPERSION Chemicals that are created to remove oil on the water surface are dispersed into the sea from a dispersant. Hydraulics are used to control the release of the dispersant. SKIMMING CONTROLLED BURNING A skimmer will collect & remove oil from the surface of the sea often with the help of booms. Hydraulic Power Packs are used to Fuel is ignited, surrounded by a 'boom' - a device similar to a skimmer. This will remove oil by burning it into the atmosphere. Hydraulics are used to set and retrieve the booms. power the skimmers. Unit 2 Carley Drive Sheffield S20 8NQ United Kingdom VHS Hydraulic Components Complete Hydraulic Component Supply Tel: 01142 764430 Fax: 01142 472526 www.hydraulic-components.net email: [email protected]