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12. Thermal + Oil Pollution to spec

A Level Environmental Science revision
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Thermal pollution: ___ _____ used as ______ to _______ steam in ______ ______ ______
Cold water, coolant, condense, turbine power stations
Water is returned at...
Higher temperatures
Optimal temperature
25-35
Effects of thermal pollution
Reduces dissolved oxygen concentration
Effects of thermal pollution
Denatures proteins
Effects of thermal pollution
Inhibits enzyme action
Effects of thermal pollution
Increases metabolic rate
Effects of thermal pollution
Increases development of eggs
Effects of thermal pollution
Reduces disease resistance
Effects of thermal pollution
Non-indigenous species may outcompete
________ ______ ______ decreases as ________ increases
Maximum oxygen solubility, temperature
Increased matabolic rate reduces...
Surplus energy for growth
Increased matabolic rate increases...
Toxin metabolisation
Controls of thermal pollution
Cooling towers
Purpose of cooling towers
Reduce temperatures
Purpose of cooling towers
Increase oxygen
Cooling towers PT1
Hot water is sprayed in the bottom
Cooling towers PT2
Air absorbs heat and rises
Cooling towers PT3
Updraught aids cooling
Waterfalls increase..
Aeration
OIL POLLUTION SAY YAY
YAY
Sources of oil pollution
Waste lubricating oil
Sources of oil pollution
Accidental spills
Sources of oil pollution
Exploration leaks
Sources of oil pollution
Tank washing
Types of exploration leaks
Drilling
Types of exploration leaks
Borehole lubrication
Effects of oil pollution
Toxicity
Effects of oil pollution (8 words)
Inhalation covers lung surface and stops oxygen transfer
Effects of oil pollution (4 words)
Mollusc and crustacean asphyxiation
Effects of oil pollution
Algae cannot photosynthesise
Effects of oil pollution
Foodchain effects
Mating/eating difficulties: ______ odour and _______ effect
Masking, narcotic
Effects of oil pollution on birds
Drowning
Effects of oil pollution on birds
Asphyxiation
Effects of oil pollution on birds
Hypothermia
Effects of oil pollution on birds
Feathers lose insulation
Effects of oil pollution on birds (7 words)
Preening birds have less time for young
Controls - release prevention
Recycling waste oil
Controls - release prevention
Bund walls
Controls - improved design
Double hull
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Controls - improved design
Twin engine
Controls - improved design
Separate oil and ballast tanks
Controls - improved operations
Proper maintenance
Controls - improved operations
Offshore routes
Controls - improved operations
GPS navigation
Controls - improved operations
Inert gas systems
Controls - improved operations
Tank washing
Controls - improved operations
Waste water disposal
Recycling methods
Chemical reforming
Recycling methods
Distillation
BW design: __ volume, built on _________ _____
2x, impermeable bases
Double hulls
Two hulls with 2m gap
Twin engines/rudder/tanks: Spare _______ ________ for _________ _______
Essential equipment, mechanical failures
Oil/ballast tanks
Eliminates contamination
Inert gas system: ______ ______ ____ fill tanks as oil is offloaded
Cooled exhaust gases
Tank washing method
Recirculating oil to remove tar sludge
Lighter fractions ...
Evaporate
Medium fractions are ...
Digested by bacteria
Heaviest fractions remain as...
Tar balls
Oil pollution is most serious...
Inshore
Oil pollution is most serious in ...
Enclosed bodies of water
Why it is most serious in these locations (3 words)
Dispersal is prevented
Why it is most serious in these locations (3 words)
Sensitive ecosystems
Why it is most serious in these locations (3 words)
Concentrated human activities
Treatment of oil spills
Booms
Treatment of oil spills
Skimmers
Treatment of oil spills
Absorbent materials
Treatment of oil spills
Polymerising agents
Treatment of oil spills
Detergants
Treatment of oil spills
Dispersants
Treatment of oil spills
Steam washing
Treatment of oil spills
Bioremediation
Booms: ________ ____ that ______ ________ of floating oil with attached ________ ____ to _____ it
Inflatable tubes, restrict movement, weighted skirts, retain
Booms work best where there are no
Currents
Skimmers
Rotating metal discs
Absorbent materials
High surface area textiles
Polymerising agents turn oil into
Rubber-like materials
Function of D&D
Emulsifies oil droplets
Bioremediation: _______ breaks down __________ to remove _______ _______
Bacteria, hydrocarbons, residual pollution
Bioremediation works best with high... (2)
Oxygen, temperatures
This is because it increases (4 words)
Metabolic and reproduction rates
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