Thermal gradient in the vicinity of Kwale/Okpai gas plant,Delta state,Nigeria: Preliminary observations |
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Authors: | Julius Otutu Oseji |
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Institution: | (1) Physics Department, Delta State University, P. M.B. 1 Abraka, Nigeria |
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Abstract: | Environmental Pollution now persist in Nigeria especially the oil-rich regions of Delta State. One of these problems is due
to gas flaring. Thermal gradient resulting from the gas flared at Kwale/Okpai gas plant is hereby reported. Surface temperature
variations with distance from the flare point were investigated for the four cardinal directions. The results show a surface
temperature elevation of about 3.7° C above the mean normal daily temperature within a radius of 270 M. Hence the thermal
equilibrium has been altered. This increase in temperature has undesirable effect on man and his environment especially on
the socio-economic lives and activities of the inhabitants. It is therefore necessary that Government Agencies empowered to
monitor environment such as Federal Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA) should embark on adequate remediation activities
in order to stop the environmental degradation before enormous and permanent damage is caused. Furthermore, the companies
involved in the gas flaring should be made to be concerned with the danger they may be causing the inhabitants in particular
and the populace in general. |
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Keywords: | Temperature Thermometer Sonde Meter tape Thermal gradient Gas flaring |
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