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Removal, Handling, and Thermal Desorption Treatment Techniques for Manufactured Gas Plant Wastes
Author(s) -
Musterait Todd M.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
remediation journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.762
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 1520-6831
pISSN - 1051-5658
DOI - 10.1002/rem.1019
Subject(s) - environmental remediation , thermal desorption , waste management , tar (computing) , contamination , coal tar , desorption , environmental science , excavation , thermal treatment , coal , adsorption , chemistry , engineering , computer science , ecology , geotechnical engineering , organic chemistry , biology , programming language
Abstract Due to the nature of contamination typically found at former MGP (manufactured gas plant) sites,excavation and thermal desorption of MGP wastes has proven to be an effective method for the remediation ofMGP‐contaminated soil. The use of on‐site thermal desorption enables MGP sites to be quicklyremediated at a low cost. Tar pits, holders, and other underground storage structures typically contain coal tarresiduals and waste from former operations, and the areas around these structures are often significantlycontaminated. Thus, excavation techniques, odor and vapor management, and material preparation for the treatmentmethod are important factors to consider when developing a site remediation strategy. This article reviewstypical excavation and handling methods associated with the remediation of former MGP sites and discusses thetreatment of MGP wastes using on‐site thermal desorption technology. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons,Inc.