Overview of Thermal Desorption Technology

Abstract

This report is a summary and extension of the presentation on thermal desorption that formed a part of the "Remediation Innovative Technology Seminar" presented by NFESC earlier this year. The presentation was intended primarily to benefit U.S. Naval field staff who are Remediation Project Managers (RPMs). This report includes an overview of several thermal desorption system designs currently in use at various sites throughout the United States. It is intended to help RPMs determine whether thermal desorption is appropriate for remediation at a particular site. This report does so by: (1) identifying contaminants for which thermal desorption is known or believed to be effective, and (2) presenting generalized cost data for a range of project sizes. These are perhaps the two most significant considerations for an RPM in the decision-making process. Other pertinent factors and issues are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA352083

Entities

People

  • Daniel S. Janke
  • P. J. Nicotri
  • Richard J. Feeney

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pollution Control Systems
  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Bioremediation
  • Boiling Point
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Desorption
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fuel Oils
  • Groundwater
  • Heat Transfer
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organic Compounds
  • United States
  • Volatile Organic Compounds

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.