Open AccessAir sparging/high vacuum extraction to remove chlorinated solvents in groundwater and soil
Author(s) -
James M. Phelan,
Gilliat
Publication year - 1998
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/290974
Subject(s) - air sparging , sparging , soil vapor extraction , extraction (chemistry) , environmental science , waste management , environmental remediation , groundwater , environmental engineering , containment (computer programming) , contamination , engineering , chemistry , geotechnical engineering , chromatography , computer science , biology , programming language , ecology
An air sparging and high vacuum extraction was installed as an alternative to a containment pump and treat system to reduce the long-term remediation schedule. The site is located at the DOE Mound facility in Miamisburg, Ohio, just south of Dayton. The air sparging system consists of 23 wells interspersed between 17 soil vapor extraction wells. The SVE system has extracted about 1,500 lbs of VOCs in five months. The air sparging system operated for about 6 weeks before shutdown due to suspected biochemical fouling. Technical data are presented on the operating characteristics of the system