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Soil vapor extraction: Radio frequency heating

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OSTI ID:20051006
One of the most widely used techniques for treating soils contaminated with volatile organic compounds, soil vapor extraction (SVE) can also be applied to semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) if the soil is heated, by applying electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (FR) range, to increase the vapor pressure of the contaminants. However, questions remain concerning its viability and cost-effectiveness. This book presents detailed scientific and engineering information that answers these questions and more.
Research Organization:
Rice Univ., Houston, TX (US)
OSTI ID:
20051006
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English