Evaluation of Processes for Remediating Explosives-Contaminated Debris
Abstract
The U.S. Army is demonstrating compositing as a remediation technology for explosives-contaminated soil. Debris in the soil (rocks over 1/2- inch diameter) interfere with the operation of equipment used to turn the soil as part of the compositing operation. A study, described in this report, evaluated potential remedial alternatives for mitigating the explosives- contaminated debris mixed in the soil. The specific objective was to gather information sufficient to support an informed risk management decision regarding the most appropriate remedy for the debris in explosives-contaminated soil. Four treatment process options were considered in the technology screening step, including thermal treatment, composting crushed debris, soil washing, and chemical degradation. Chemical degradation was eliminated; the remaining three were further evaluated and compared: (1) Thermal/hot-gas decontamination of debris; (2) Composting debris crushed to less than 1/2-inch diameter; and (3) Enhanced soil washing of debris with surfactants or other solubility enhancers
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 05, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA282903
Entities
People
- Abraham S. Chen
- Bruce M. Saas
- Lawrence A. Smith
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute