Design and implementation of an ex situ biopile for petroleum hydrocarbon treatment

Conference · Tue Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:435442

Mastracchio, J M; Butler, C F; Deatherage, S

This paper presents a case study of the design, construction, and maintenance of a full-scale ex situ biopile system for treatment of JP-4 and JP-8 contaminated soils stockpiled at a bulk fuel storage terminal in Verona, New York. The biopile system at this site consists of a series of four aerated biopile cells with a combined maximum soil holding capacity of 2,600 cubic yards. The biopiles were constructed in an open area adjacent to the bulk fuel storage facility. The four cells are surrounded on three sides by a sloped-wall containment berm, lined with a geomembrane and covered with tarps. This prevents the contact of rain water and runoff with the contaminated soil, and prevents leachate generation. Air, water, and nutrients are supplied to each cell to maintain optimal microbial growth conditions, and to facilitate the rapid degradation of fuel residuals. Soil conditions, bacteria counts, and contaminated levels are routinely monitored. The operation of the system began in October 1995. Preliminary results indicate enhanced biological activity is occurring within the biopiles. Based on the initial biopile system monitoring results, soil petroleum hydrocarbon concentrations are expected to achieve cleanup goals established by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) by the summer of 1996.

• OSTI ID: 435442
• Report Number(s): CONF-9606300--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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