Efficient Clean-up of Oil Spills using Magneto-Rheological (MR) Fluid

Oil spills causes marine accidents and natural clamities.8 billion barrels of oil are spilled each year. There are lots of methods available for oil spill recovery. But a recent experiment in lab concludes that magneto - rheological method fit in the best way for recovery. This has minimized the net environmental industry and provides an efficient way of recovering hydrocarbon s pills. The magnetic particle with an organic compound having an oleophilic chain end is treated with iron particles over a hydrocarbon spill. This forms slurry and this magnetic slurry is then allowed to mix with the oil to form the MR fluid. This decrease s the flow ability allowing removal of the MR fluid and oil pollutant. Once removed, treat the MR fluid with detergents to remove the oil. All these experiments are carried out in the department lab and further studies on economic comparison and feasibilit y are under progress