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Site remediation via simultaneous dual extraction

Conference ·
OSTI ID:116307
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  1. Engineering Development Inst., Milwaukee, WI (United States)
A method to remediate sites contaminated with volatile hazardous organic substances is developed. The method employs concurrent application of in situ groundwater extraction and soil vapor extraction to remove volatile substances, such as low molecular weight solvents, from contaminated soils. The method has the potential to decontaminate soils beyond the locus of the treatment equipment. Advantages and limitations of the technology are presented. This process was developed for two contaminated sites in Wisconsin. One is contaminated with vinyl chloride, and the other is contaminated with a mixture of oligo-chlorinated ethylene and ethane species. Field application of the method is discussed briefly.
OSTI ID:
116307
Report Number(s):
CONF-9507173--; ISBN 0-7844-0095-4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English