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Petroleum sludge treatment and disposal techniques: a review
Pearl Isabellah Murungi1, Aliyu Adebayo Sulaimon2
1Department of Petroleum Engineering, University Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia. pearl_20001549@utp.edu.my.
Abstract:
Petroleum sludge is a solid emulsified waste and contaminant commonly produced in the petroleum industry. In the recent past, there has been increased business growth in the oil sector, resulting in increased volumes of oily sludge characterized by high viscosity and toxicity. Therefore, sludge treatment before discarding is extremely necessary. This review seeks to highlight various conventional and evolving approaches in the treatment, recovery, and disposal of petroleum sludge and assess their suitability under various conditions.
