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Air sparging/high vacuum extraction to remove chlorinated solvents in groundwater and soil

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/290974· OSTI ID:290974
 [1];  [2]
  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. Babcock and Wilcox, OH (United States)

An air sparging and high vacuum extraction was installed as an alternative to a containment pump and treat system to reduce the long-term remediation schedule. The site is located at the DOE Mound facility in Miamisburg, Ohio, just south of Dayton. The air sparging system consists of 23 wells interspersed between 17 soil vapor extraction wells. The SVE system has extracted about 1,500 lbs of VOCs in five months. The air sparging system operated for about 6 weeks before shutdown due to suspected biochemical fouling. Technical data are presented on the operating characteristics of the system.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
290974
Report Number(s):
SAND--98-2016C; CONF-981048--; ON: DE99000593; BR: EW2010302
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English