Electrically Induced Redox Barriers for Treatment of Groundwater
Abstract
This report documents results from a three-year collaboration between the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) and Colorado State University (CSU). The focus is an innovative electrolytic approach for managing redox sensitive contaminants in groundwater, referred to as e-barriers. The overarching objective of the work is to demonstrate/validate a new technology for managing contaminated groundwater at DoD facilities that that holds promise in terms of efficacy and cost. The premise underlying the technology is that closely spaced permeable electrodes can be installed through a groundwater contaminant plume in the format of a permeable reactive barrier. Application of low voltage direct current (DC) drives sequential oxidation and/or reduction of contaminants with the net benefit of reducing contaminant flux.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA438421
Entities
People
- Dave Gilbert
- Matthew Petersen
- Tom Sale
Organizations
- Environmental Security Technology Certification Program