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Advances in chemical pollution, environmental management and protection. Volume 1, Environmental issues concerning hydraulic fracturing /

Environmental Issues Concerning Hydraulic Fracturing, Volume One captures the state-of-the-art research currently used to evaluate the potential impact of unconventional gas and oil gas extraction processes. Topics in this comprehensive guide on the topic include chapters on The Human Health Implica...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Schug, Kevin (Editor ), Hildenbrand, Zacariah L. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, MA ; San Diego, CA : Academic Press, 2017.
Edición:First edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Cover
  • Environmental Issues Concerning Hydraulic Fracturing
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Series Editor�a#x80;#x99;s Preface
  • Unconventional Oil and Gas Development: An Unconventional Field of Research: Preface
  • Chapter One: Hydraulic Fracturing: The Technology Explained
  • 1. Water Use in Energy Production
  • 2. Establishing Barriers: Building a Better, Tighter Well
  • 3. Regulations and Regulators
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Chapter Two: Unconventional Oil and Gas Production: Waste Management and the Water Cycle
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The Life Cycle of Water2.1. Water Use in Oil and Gas Production
  • 2.2. Production Wastewater
  • 2.3. Wastewater Management and Treatment Challenges
  • 2.4. Cost
  • 3. Summary
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter Three: Chemicals in Drilling, Stimulation, and Production
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Drilling Muds and Additives
  • 3. Fracturing Additives
  • 4. Chemicals Used in Production Operations
  • 5. Chemicals in Oilfield-Produced Water
  • 6. Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Chapter Four: Hydraulic Fracturing Chemical Disclosure: Can the Public Know What�a#x80;#x99;s Going Into Oil and Natural Gas Wells?1. Introduction
  • 2. Rationale for Hydraulic Fracturing Chemical Disclosure
  • 2.1. Informed Decision Making
  • 2.2. Identifying Pollution
  • 2.3. Response to Illness and Spills
  • 3. What Chemicals Are Likely to be of Concern?
  • 3.1. Drilling Chemicals
  • 3.2. Base Fluid
  • 3.3. Proppant
  • 3.4. Fracking Chemical Additives
  • 3.5. Wastewater
  • 3.6. Other Sources of Chemicals
  • 4. Elements of Meaningful Disclosure
  • 4.1. Types of Chemicals4.2. Chemical Identities
  • 4.3. Time of Disclosure
  • 4.4. Who Receives Disclosure?
  • 4.5. Ease of Access to Information
  • 4.6. Nearby Wells
  • 4.7. Geologic and Hydrologic Information
  • 4.8. Other Technical Well Information
  • 4.9. Well Location
  • 5. Fracking Chemical Disclosure Rules in the United States
  • 5.1. States With Disclosure Rules
  • 5.2. Where Can Public Find Fracking Chemical Disclosure Records?
  • 5.3. What Information Is Disclosed?
  • 5.3.1. Specific Fracking Chemical Information Typically Disclosed
  • 5.3.2. Confidentiality5.4. Other Concerns About State-Run Fracking Chemical Disclosure
  • 6. U.S. Nationwide and International Fracking Chemical Disclosure
  • 7. Toxic Substances Control Act
  • 8. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • 9. Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liabili ...
  • 10. Conclusion
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Chapter Five: The Human Health Implications of Oil and Natural Gas Development
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Benzene