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Microbiological Analysis of an Active Pilot-Scale Mobile Bioreactor Treating Organic Contaminants

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/610582· OSTI ID:610582
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  1. Westinghouse Savannah River Company, AIKEN, SC (United States)

Samples were obtained for microbiological analysis from a granular activated carbon fluidized bed bioreactor (GAC-FBR). This GAC-FBR was in operation at a former manufactured gas plant (MGP) Site in Augusta Georgia for in situ groundwater bioremediation of organics. The samples included contaminated site groundwater, GAC-FBR effluent, and biofilm coated granular activated carbon at 5, 9, and 13 feet within the GAC-FBR column. The objective of this analysis was to correlate contaminant removal with microbiological activity within the GAC-FBR.

Research Organization:
Westinghouse Savannah River Co., Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-96SR18500
OSTI ID:
610582
Report Number(s):
WSRC-TR--97-00393; ON: DE98052101
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English