The European approach to the source identification of oil spills: A study of its specificity and reliability

Stephen Grigson; Gordon Baron

The European approach to the source identification of oil spills: A study of its specificity and reliability

Stephen Grigson, Gordon Baron

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Abstract

A wide range of oil fingerprinting techniques has been applied to the problem of producing reliable forensic evidence for use in court cases in which suspected polluters are to be prosecuted. Many of these methods lack specificity, i.e., they are unable to distinguish crude oils with similar chemical compositions, as may be the case with oils originating from fields within the same geographical area. Further more, the fingerprints obtained are affected by weathering processes that change the chemical composition of the pollution sample (and hence the fingerprint).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2005 International Oil Spill Conference, IOSC 2005
Pages	2685-
Publication status	Published - 2005
Event	2005 International Oil Spill Conference - Miami Beach, FL, United States Duration: 15 May 2005 → 19 May 2005

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Conference	2005 International Oil Spill Conference
Abbreviated title	IOSC 2005
Country/Territory	United States
City	Miami Beach, FL
Period	15/05/05 → 19/05/05

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The European approach to the source identification of oil spills: A study of its specificity and reliability

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