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Oil Spill Assessment Techniques

What is a PID Meter?

During the initial assessment of an oil spill, our
technicians will use a Photo Ionisation Detector (PID) to
test for oil vapour in the air. The readings from this
machine can give an indication of the severity of an oil
spill and whether further investigations are required.


What is Window Sampling?

Following assessment with the PID Meter, our
technician may recommend further investigations
of contaminated ground, using Window Sampling.
This technique involves extracting cores of material
from the oil spill area. Samples from different depths
are then sent for testing and a 3D image of the oil spill
can be constructed.

A PID Meter

PID Meter - used to detect oil vapour in the air following an oil spill

Using a PID Meter

One of Richfords Technicians using a PID Meter on site

"Very impressed. Excellent service."

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