SciRJ Logo Scientific Research Journal
Menu

Authors
Submit your research
Submission Guidelines
Editorial Board
Review Process
Publication Fee
Scirj Indexing

Publications
Research Journal
Special Issue
Thesis
Monograph

Research Library

RSS & Feeds

Subscribe


Scirj, Volume XI [2024]
February Issue [In Process]
January Issue



Scirj, Volume XI [2023]
December Issue
November Issue
October Issue
September Issue
August Issue
July Issue
June Issue
May Issue
April Issue
March Issue
February Issue
January Issue


Scirj Volume X, Issue XI, November 2022 Edition
ISSN: 2201-2796

Oil Spill Pathway and Receptor: The Obrikom Experience

V. A. Ndukwe, O. S Ndukwe, S. Abrakasa, N. E. Ekeocha

Abstract: Oil spills occur frequently during production, transportation and processing of hydrocarbons. Rivers State is one of the Niger Delta States that have experienced oil spills, with several cases such as the Bodo oil spill (2008), Bille oil spill (1999), Amusia oil spill (2009), among others. In this study, the Obrikom Spill was assessed to unravel potential pathway and possible recipient of oil in order to aid establish the level of impact of this spill around the study area. Possible traces of hydrocarbon (Oil spill) were found on the gills, fins of fishes around the study area. Samples were collected from the sources, soils, groundwater and surface water. Oil in the water samples was extracted using dichloromethane (DCM) and the extract was allowed to stand in a fume cupboard to convert the extraction solvent for evaporation, prior to being analyzed by the Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID). The gas chromatographic fingerprint indicates the presence of hydrocarbon class range of nC12 to nC32 implying the predominant presence of petroleum hydrocarbon. The presence of unresolved complex mixture (UCM) is consistent with biodegradation of hydrocarbon molecules, which is characteristic of exposed hydrocarbon. The GC profiles for River water samples, show significant low concentrations of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs). The low concentrations could be attributed to persistent dilution of runoffs which undoubtedly reduce concentration of PAHs over time within the River body. The pathway remains drainages and runoffs into the River Orashi and farmlands. Similarities were seen on the biomarker finger prints from samples collected from source, soil, ground water and surface water. Regardless of the containment of the spill, the river water still showed some traces of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) with potential to affect marine organisms, and by extension humans, who are the end receptor.

Reference this Paper: Oil Spill Pathway and Receptor: The Obrikom Experience by V. A. Ndukwe, O. S Ndukwe, S. Abrakasa, N. E. Ekeocha published at: "Scientific Research Journal (Scirj), Volume X, Issue XI, November 2022 Edition, Page 25-40 ".

Search Terms: Biodegradation, ionization, Chromatography, Adsorption, Microbial

[Read Research Paper]       [Full Screen]

Ooops! It appears you don't have a PDF plugin for this barrPostingser. you can click here to download the PDF file.









    
© 2012-2023 Scientific Research Journal, US . Malaysia . Australia
Scirj is "refereed" or "peer reviewed" international journal.
Open Access research journal licensed under Creative Commons Attribution CC BY. All rights reserved.