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Electrical Resistance Heating of Volatile Organic Compounds in Sedimentary Rock
Author(s) -
Beyke Gregory L.,
Hodges Barry A.,
Jones Gregary N.
Publication year - 2014
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.21414
Subject(s) - bedrock , sedimentary rock , environmental remediation , overburden , karst , geology , mining engineering , resistance (ecology) , geochemistry , environmental science , geomorphology , contamination , paleontology , ecology , biology
Electrical resistance heating (ERH) is a common method of remediation for volatile organic compounds in unconsolidated soils, both above and below the water table. In the past eight years, ERH has been used to successfully treat 10 or more contaminated sedimentary bedrock sites. Sedimentary bedrock treatment has recently expanded to greater depths and into karst limestone environments. This article describes the implementation issues for rock remediation and provides case studies of three sites remediated by ERH in Pennsylvania and Alabama. With proper design, the remediation of sedimentary bedrock can be completed as effectively as the remediation of overburden materials. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.