Nesmar C. Mora
Environmental Engineer
Project Manager, Los Teques, Venezuela
Ms. Mora was tasked to introduce an absorbent product for oil spills into the Venezuelan oil industry. She worked to test the operative recovery solution (ORS) product with the Institute of Venezuelan Petroleum Technology (INTEVEP) and prove that it worked through a capillary action based cleaning method. Tests used crude oil from different fields in Venezuela to compare the capacity of absorption based on the API gravity of the crude oils, varying from light to heavy crude. Calculating the right volumes of the product based on the extent of the oil spill, the ORS was spread into the polluted water to demonstrate the quality of the product. Ms. Mora monitored and evaluated the process and, in a very short time, was able to show the product absorbed the oil from the water, leaving a clean surface. In addition, Ms. Mora was able to confirm the ORS product did not impact the water or the oil removed from the water and did not leave any foreign components. Further, once recovered, the oil could be recovered, unaltered, from the ORS.
Project Manager, Zulia, Venezuela
Ms. Mora developed a test project to demonstrate that a new technology for the oil industry would enhance the quality of crude oils, increasing the API and making the crude lighter. She was tasked to:
- Inspect the project site
- Check the installation of the titanium and steel electrodes from the source unit to the containers with crude oil
- Control measurements with an oscilloscope
- Interpret and evaluate the current pulses and shapes produced by the software
- Plan sample times
- Applying engineering skills to manage the operation to enhance the quality of the crude oil
The results of the test project demonstrated the equipment was working and produced a proper current output. Some changes in the API were seen; however, to achieve better results, it was suggested the company conduct a second test under slightly different conditions. Due to the high temperature evaporating the light hydrocarbons, it was suggested the crude oil be mixed with water. This would allow the crude to flow through the system and enhance the process.
Project Manager, Los Teques, Venezuela
Ms. Mora served as Project Manager for the introduction of an Eko Grid technology into the Venezuelan oil industry. The Eko Grid technology reduced the effects of hydrocarbon contaminants, including petrol, diesel, crude oi, and aromatic fractions such as benzene and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Ms. Mora developed a Marketing Plan and created links into the Venezuelan oil industry. She prepared cost estimates, created a Characterization and Verification report for Phase I of the implementation, and developed a plan for the installation and operation of the technology.
Project Manager, Tyumen, Russia
Ms. Mora designed an oil waste management plan for an oil company workshop facility in Tyumen. She developed a strategic plan to optimize the placement of oil containers to avoid spills. The plan also included a collection procedure for storage of used oil so it could be reused to grease tools and equipment or be disposed. Additionally, Ms. Mora created an environmental assessment to accompany the strategic plan to reduce impacts and possible mitigation actions.
