In the article‚ it is proposed that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010 could be used as a possible learning tool for engineering students. The oil spill devastated the marine ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico‚ and caused great economic hardship for the people‚ particularly fisherman‚ of the Gulf coast. The article asks for a closer examination of the Deepwater incident to inspire students‚ expand their technological literacy‚ and provide students an opportunity to apply their skills to a real
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BP COMMUNICATION FAILure DURING GULF OIL SPILL CRISIS An important component of crisis management is response. Response can include several actions such as communication with stakeholders‚ the public and the government. Appropriate and effective communication can minimize the distribution of incomplete and inaccurate information‚ reduce speculation and prevent or quell rumors. In fact‚ studies suggest that the message itself can affect the public’s evaluation of the company and perhaps
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The Economic Impact of the BP Oil Spill In April of 2010‚ a British Petroleum operated oil drilling rig off the Gulf of Mexico‚ the Deepwater Horizon‚ exploded suddenly after high pressure methane gas from the oil well rose to the drilling rig‚ causing it to ignite and then sink to the bottom of the ocean floor. The explosion caused a sea-floor level oil blowout‚ and crude oil was leaked into the surrounding water for three months before a solution was found. After eighty-seven long days‚ the wellhead
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animal or contaminate its tissues. A thick film of oil on the sea surface may reduce sunlight penetration and reduce photosynthesis. Small particles and emulsions may be ingested or block the feeding mechanisms of invertebrates such as oysters‚ starfish‚ sponges and corals. These particles also may have toxic components‚ so the effects can be physical‚ chemical or both. The most dramatic impact of oil spills is the coating of larger animals with oil. Animals that breathe at the surface like dolphins
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The Small Boats‚ Houses oil painting art piece was painted by Jennifer Bartlet on 1987 (B.1941). The original painting Is 118 in. x 168 in. x 2 in. and is currently being displayed as part of the Contemporary Art Collection in the Orlando Museum of Art. The artist uses several interesting art elements in this two dimensional piece. To begin with‚ the space within this painting plays a major role when visualizing both pieces of the painting. For instance‚ on your left side the viewer is allowed
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ABSTRACT The objective of this research is to produce second generation biodiesel from Pongomia Pinnata seed oil using a microwave assisted transesterification. Pongomia Pinnata seed oil is obtained after the mechanical extraction of rubber seed is using Soxhlet Extractor. The alcohol used in this research is methanol which is used to react with Pongomia Pinnata seed oil with a base or acid catalyst to produce methyl ester. Acid catalyst used in this research is potassium hydroxide (KOH)
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Athabasca oil sands From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia This article is about the bitumen deposit. For the corporation‚ see Athabasca Oil Sands Corp. Athabasca oil sands Athabasca Oil Sands map.png Country Canada Region Northern Alberta Offshore/onshore Onshore‚ mining Coordinates 57.02°N 111.65°WCoordinates: 57.02°N 111.65°W Operators Syncrude‚ Suncor‚ CNRL‚ Shell‚ Total‚ Imperial Oil‚ Petro Canada‚ Devon‚ Husky‚ Statoil‚ Nexen Partners Chevron‚ Marathon‚ ConocoPhillips‚ BP‚ Oxy
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Company is morally obligated to add mustard seed oil with respect to their glue. Moral Standards: 1. Core ethical values: A) Trustworthiness: Honest: Global Company should be honest to all of its stakeholders about its products’ dangers and risk. They need to fully disclose to stakeholders the dangers of inhaling the glue and not to misrepresent the fact of its products. However‚ the company is not honest in making false statement show adding mustard seed oil is less effective and can be carcinogenic
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OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of using locally produced hydrogenated castor wax as a substitute for imported stearic acid GIVEN: Demand: 1‚000 bags per month of Stearic Acid (25kg per bag) Thickening agent – 12% of the weight of the final product (30% of product cost) Stearic acid Cost: Price - $1‚600/1000 kgs. FOB USA Sea Freight Cost - $1‚800 per container van (1‚000 bags @ 25kg. per bag) Fixed Ordering Cost – Php 3‚000 per shipment Custom Duty – 10% based
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CASE STUDY Shell Oil Company and the Brent Spar Shell Oil Company and the Brent Spar 1. The company failed to consider public reaction to their proposal of sinking the Brent Spar in June 1995 in Northern Scotland. They failed to look at how others would react and feel and neglected to take into consideration others’ point of views. They did research impacts and found this would be the best option and assumed everyone would agree and didn’t stop to think about how environmental
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