It's an interesting idea. It looked good on a small scale. It would have to be shown to be better than the skimmers they are currently working. I'm not sure that oil soaked hay is that easy to pick up in open waters.
Persian Gulf countries used the oil industry to build prosperous economies. The Persian Gulf is located in Western Asia.
oil and natural gas
They used oil resources.
Oil is found there
Use Fuller's Earth to absorb. Will require multiple treatments.
To soak up oil, you can use materials such as paper towels, kitty litter, or cornstarch to absorb the excess oil. Simply place the material over the spilled oil, let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the oil, then dispose of the material properly. Make sure to clean the area with a grease-fighting cleaner afterwards to remove any remaining residue.
To effectively remove oil from soup, you can use a few methods such as skimming the surface with a spoon, using a paper towel to absorb the oil, or refrigerating the soup so the oil solidifies and can be easily removed.
yes but not all of it you should use a soapy substance on a paper towel to complete the cleaning process
Oil will adhere to many surfaces. Many natural materials such as straw, grass, coconut husks, wood chips and mats made of hair will absorb oil. I have included links to some of the manufacturers of commercial sponges and chemical products. These links may be more promotional than factual, as I don't believe there is any product that will absorb only oil. There are many materials that will have an oil preference. When a small spill occurs in calm water, particularly a harbor, lake or river, use of containment booms and absorbing material may be effective. Also, absorbents can be effective for soaking up land spills. See related links.
I'm doing a science project on how to absorb oil and this is what i got You could use cotton balls or some old t-shirt, thick paper towel...ect.
Oil may be removed by:Absorbents which preferentially absorb oil without getting (water) wet.Coagulants which clot the oil into an easier removed gelCryogenic booms which freeze the oil on a metal surface for removalOleophilic tubing systems which draw oil to a removal systemBoomsInsitu incineration
I have seen pictures of drum skimmers being used in the Gulf of Mexico. Also, belt skimmers apparently are being used. The idea is the same. To get the oil off the surface of the water, the oil must come into contact with an absorbant material, then the oil must be squeezed out. BP is employing as many as 400 vessels of opportunity to do the skimming. Many are fisherman who can use the money. See related link.