Question

What is meant by the term “Oilzapper” that we frequently hear in the news?
1. It is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills.
2. It is the latest technology developed for under-sea oil exploration.
3. It is a genetically engineered high biofuel-yielding maize variety.
4. It is the latest technology to control the accidentally caused flames from oil wells.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : It is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills.

The correct answer is It is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills.

 

• Oilzapper feeds on hydrocarbon compounds present in crude oil and the hazardous hydrocarbon waste generated by oil refineries, known as Oil Sludge.
• They convert them into harmless CO₂ and water.
• The new technique of using the bacteria to get rid of the oil spills has been called “Oil Zapping”.
• Oil Zapping is a bio-remediation technique involving the use of 'oil zapping' bacteria.

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• Bioremediation is a process used to treat contaminated media, including water, soil, and subsurface material, by altering environmental conditions to stimulate the growth of microorganisms and degrade the target pollutants.
• In many cases, bioremediation is less expensive and more sustainable than other remediation alternatives.
• Biological treatment is a similar approach used to treat wastes including wastewater, industrial waste and solid waste.