Use of open loop scrubbers in Gulf of Finland
Aakko, Lauri (2019)
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201904286238
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201904286238
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This is a study on the effect of open loop scrubbers´ wash water to the marine environment in the Gulf of Finland. The objective is to analyze the possible impact, if the use of open loop scrubbers becomes more common.
This thesis consists of theory and research. In the theory section the basic principle and the legal framework regarding to the use of scrubbers is explained. Research section focuses on the environmental issues and possible solutions and is based on literary research. The research section assesses the total emissions in a scenario where all ships were using open loop scrubbers, and these values are compared to water quality standards and areas capacity to manage this type of waste water.
This thesis was successful and shows that the wash water emissions don´t cause a threat to the environment in Gulf of Finland
This thesis consists of theory and research. In the theory section the basic principle and the legal framework regarding to the use of scrubbers is explained. Research section focuses on the environmental issues and possible solutions and is based on literary research. The research section assesses the total emissions in a scenario where all ships were using open loop scrubbers, and these values are compared to water quality standards and areas capacity to manage this type of waste water.
This thesis was successful and shows that the wash water emissions don´t cause a threat to the environment in Gulf of Finland