DIAGNÓSTICO DE LA GESTIÓN DE DERRAMES DE HIDROCARBUROS EN GASOLINERAS DE LA CIUDAD DE GUAYAQUIL.

Abstract

The marketing of fuels is a key economic activity in Ecuador and one of its main risks is the spilling of fuels into the ground. Fuels are formed by a variety of chemical compounds considered carcinogenic and capable of penetrating soil, water and atmosphere. The aim of the study was to conduct a diagnosis of the current situation of the gas stations in Guayaquil and security measures to prevent and detect oil spills. By the inspection of 43 stations in Guayaquil, the most common features and their security measures they were determined. Through interviews, four experts expressed causes and procedures in case of spills, priority criteria for selecting remedial alternatives and most used type of technology. It was found that gas stations stored an average of 36514 gallons of fuel and have the necessary tools to prevent and detect spills. However, these could not be used effectively and allow the occurrence of a spill. It was found that efficiency and time are priority criteria when choosing a remediation technology and that the most used methods are physical-chemical.