Thermal Desorption/Ultraviolet Photolysis Process Technology Research, Test, and Evaluation Performed at the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi, for the USAF Installation Restoration Program. Volume 3
Abstract
The objective of this effort was to examine the feasibility of using a thermal desorption/ultraviolet (TD/UV) destruction technology to treat Herbicide Orange (HO) -contaminated soil at the Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC), Gulfport, Mississippi. The IT Corporation pilot -scale TD/UV apparatus was used to successfully treat 1700 pounds of sandy-loam, cement stabilized, soil that had been contaminated with HO and 2,3,7,8 tetrachlorobenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD). The TD/UV process volatilizes organic compounds from the soil matrix; collects the desorbed organics in a solvent; and destroys the contaminants with high-intensity ultraviolet light. This report is organized into four volumes: Volume I presents the final report on the performance of the Thermal Desorption/Ultraviolet Photolysis process for use in decontaminating soil containing Herbicide Orange/Dioxin. Volume II contains appendices A through O. Volume III contains appendix P: Investigation of the applicability of the EPA mobile incinerator system for treating soils contaminated with herbicide orange. Contents of this appendix include: Soil characterization; Laboratory treatability test; Batch pilot KILN tests; Heat transfer evaluation; and Evaluation of (MIS) Mobile Incineration System treatment capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA202266
Entities
People
- R. W. Helsel
- R. W. Thomas