Enhanced Bioreclamation of Jet Fuels: A Full-Scale Test at Eglin AFB, Florida

Abstract

This report presents the results of a two-year, full-scale field test of enhanced biodegradation conducted at a JP-4 jet fuel spill site on Eglin AFB FL. A complete description of site characterization methods, the enhanced biodegradation process and hardware, and the impact of this technology on soil and ground water contaminants is provided. The report emphasizes the treatment limitations of this technology that were observed through intense monitoring of soil and ground water contaminant profiles. Significant problems with hydrogen peroxide decomposition were documented in this test. This rapid decomposition resulted in poor oxygen distribution and biodegradation rates which were far less than laboratory microcosm studies had predicted. Several recommendations for improving field applications of enhanced biodegradation are provided, including a checklist for performing pilot tests of this technology. Keywords: Enhanced biodegradation, Fuel spill remediation, Bioremediation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA222348

Entities

People

  • D. A. Selby
  • D. C. Downey
  • G. M. Long
  • J. K. Slaughter
  • M. S. Westray
  • R. E. Hinchee

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Alkanes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Groundwater
  • Measurement
  • Organic Chemistry

Readers

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.
  • Petroleum Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Bioremediation