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OILY SLUDGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • Petroleum
CONT

Oily sludge is one of the most significant solid wastes generated in the petroleum industry. It is a complex emulsion of various petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs), water, heavy metals, and solid particles.

OBS

The term "sludge" is considered to be an uncountable noun. However, it is often found in the plural form (sludges), particularly when speaking of different types of sludge.

Key term(s)
  • oil sludges
  • oily sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Pétrole
DEF

Boues provenant des séparateurs d'hydrocarbures et d'huiles de graissage, les huiles usées provenant des machines principales et auxiliaires, les déchets d'hydrocarbures provenant des séparateurs d'eau de cale, de gattes, etc.

Key term(s)
  • boue d'hydrocarbures
  • boue huileuse

Spanish

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