Field validation of GORE-SORBER{sup SM} Screening Surveys at sites containing high molecular weight petroleum products
- W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc., Elkton, MD (United States)
The objective of this survey was to demonstrate the applicability of GORE-SORBER{reg_sign} Screening Surveys (GSSS) in delineating the relative subsurface distribution of low volatility, high molecular weight, organic chemical contaminants (polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)) often associated with town gas manufacturing facilities. The GORE-SORBER Screening Survey (GSSS) is a comprehensive service offered worldwide by W.L. Gore and Associates of Elkton, MD. This includes a unique sensing element, the GORE-SORBER Module, analysis via GC/MS and a final report with results presented in both in tabular format and as color contours overlaid on CAD maps of the site. The GORE-SORBER Module is a cord-like, chemically inert GORE-TEX{reg_sign} membrane container which houses smaller GORE-TEX tubes filled with special sorbent material. The modules are manually inserted directly into shallow soil or ground water where hydrocarbon vapors partition directly across the membrane and are captured on the sorbents.
- OSTI ID:
- 230975
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-950209--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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