Development of Permeable Reactive Barriers (PRB) Using Edible Oils

Abstract

At the start of this project, neat and emulsified vegetable oil had been used at several different sites to simulate anaerobic biodegradation of chlorinated solvents and other contaminants in groundwater. However, little was known about the transport, retention and biodegradation of these materials in the subsurface or the impact of these materials on contaminant fate. This project included a series of laboratory, field and numerical modeling studies aimed at improving our understanding of edible oil transport and fate in the subsurface. This information was then used to develop and demonstrate an effective process for enhancing in situ anaerobic biodegradation of ground water contaminants.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA495565

Entities

People

  • Robert C. Borden

Organizations

  • North Carolina State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Fatty Acids
  • Groundwater
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Plant Oils
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

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