Biogenesis (trade name) soil washing technology: Innovative technology evaluation report
Soil washing technologies are designed to transfer contaminants from soil to a liquid phase. The BioGenesis Soil Washing Technology uses soil washing with a proprietary surfactant solution to transfer organic contaminants from soils to wastewater. The BioGenesis soil washing process was evaluated under the SITE program at a refinery where soils were contaminated with crude oil. Results of chemical analyses show that levels of total recoverable petroleum hydrocarbons (TRPH), an indicator of degraded crude oil, decreased by 65 to 73 percent in washed soils. The TRPH in residual soils were allowed to biodegrade for an additional 120 days. Results indicate that soil washing and biodegradation removed 85 to 88 percent of TRPH in treated soils. The Innovative Technology Evaluation Report provides information on the technology applicability, economic analysis, technology limitations, a technology description, process residuals, site requirements, latest performance data, the technology status, vendors claims, and the source of further information.
- Research Organization:
- PRC Environmental Management, Inc., Rolling Meadows, IL (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 5402433
- Report Number(s):
- PB-94-120045/XAB; CNN: EPA-68-C0-0047
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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