Low Temperature Thermal Desorption Processes for the Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Solvents, Hydrocarbons, and Petroleum Products
Abstract
In December, 1991 the United States Army undertook a full-scale effort to remove Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from contaminated soils at the Industrial Waste Treatment Plant (IWTP) Lagoon at Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The Low Temperature Thermal Treatment process used had previously undergone successful pilot studies in the K-area. It is the objective of this report to review data from both the studies and the full-scale operation at LEAD for the purpose of evaluating those factors that ay influence the selection of this technology for the remediation of soils elsewhere. Included in this report is scale-up efficiencies, costs, physical parameters and comparisons of low temperature thermal stripping technologies used in soil remediation. This report is designed to disseminate practical, implementation-related information to minimize, selection, design, costing, and construction problems associated with Low Temperature Volatile Systems (LTVS).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA459440
Entities
People
- G. Eskelund
- G. Garragan