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Title: In situ, field scale evaluation of surfactant enhanced DNAPL recovery using a single-well, push-pull test. 1998 annual progress report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/13617· OSTI ID:13617

'The overall goal of this project is to develop the single-well, push-pull test method as a new site characterization and feasibility assessment tool for studying the fundamental fate and transport behavior of injected surfactants and their ability to solubilize and mobilize dense nonaqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs) in the subsurface. The specific objectives are: (1) to develop a modified push-pull test for use in identifying and quantifying the effects of sorption, precipitation, and biodegradation on the fate and transport of injected surfactants, (2) to use the developed test method to quantify the effects of these processes on the ability of injected surfactants to solubilize and mobilize residual phase trichloroethylene, and (3) to demonstrate the utility of the developed test method for performing site characterization and feasibility studies for surfactant enhanced DNAPL recovery systems. This report summarizes work as of June 1, 1998 (after 20 months of a 36-month project); laboratory and field work as been successfully completed for all three objectives.'

Research Organization:
Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Science and Risk Policy
OSTI ID:
13617
Report Number(s):
EMSP-55196-98; ON: DE00013617
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English