Economic Feasibility Analysis for Development of Low-Cost Chemical Treatment Technology for Explosive Contaminated Soils

Abstract

An evaluation of seven theoretical chemical treatment process options, as potential methods of decontaminating explosives-contaminated soil at a variety of remediation sites, was undertaken by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the U.S. Army Toxic and Hazardous Materials Agency (USATHAMA). The chemical treatment process options evaluated included: Caustic hydrolysis/ Peroxide Oxidation (evaluated in two plant-scale sizes: (1) skid mounted portable, and (2) transportable after disassembly). Shock Plasma. Microwave/ Hydrolysis/Oxidation. Microwave/Sonic/Hydrolysis/Oxidation. Nitric Acid/Heat. Supercritical Fluids. Keywords: Explosive contaminated soil; Chemical treatment; Chemical oxidation; Supercritical; Site remediation; Economic evaluation; Capital cost; Operating cost.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA223497

Entities

People

  • C. W. Brown
  • M. C. Crim

Organizations

  • Tennessee Valley Authority

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Compressors
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Chemical Reactants
  • Classification
  • Compressors
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Explosives
  • Fertilizers
  • High Pressure
  • Materials
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Office Personnel

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Environmental Engineering.