Innovative technologies for hazardous waste treatment

Journal Article · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1987 · Nucl. Chem. Waste Manage.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0191-815X(88)90053-8· OSTI ID:6282882

Anastos, G J; Noland, J W; Johnson, N P; Williams, R

The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) has mandated the evaluation of innovative technologies to the end of accomplishing permanent nonland disposal-based remedial cleanup of uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Four such innovative technologies that have been evaluated and subsequently implemented at multiple sites include: In situ air stripping of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in soils, Low temperature thermal stripping of VOCs in soils, Incineration of explosives and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) compounds in soils, and Biodegradation of hazardous organic compounds. A description of each technology is presented in this paper. An overview of previous studies and treatment costs associated with each technology are also included.

• Research Organization: Roy F. Weston, Inc., Weston Way, West Chester, PA (US)
• OSTI ID: 6282882
• Journal Information: Nucl. Chem. Waste Manage.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Chem. Waste Manage.; (United States) Vol. 8:4; ISSN NCWMD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
AROMATICS
BIODEGRADATION
BIPHENYL
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
DECOMPOSITION
DIRECT REACTIONS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HYDROCARBONS
INCINERATORS
LAWS
LOW TEMPERATURE
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NUCLEAR REACTIONS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION LAWS
PROCESSING
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SOILS
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SUPERFUND
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