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SOIL VAPOR EXTRACTION TECHNOLOGY: REFERENCE HANDBOOK
Citation:
Pedersen, T. AND J. Curtis. SOIL VAPOR EXTRACTION TECHNOLOGY: REFERENCE HANDBOOK. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/540/2-91/003.
Description:
Soil vapor extraction (SVE) systems are being used in increasing numbers due to many advantages these systems hold over other soil treatment technologies. VE systems appear to be simple in design and operation, yet the fundamentals governing subsurface vapor transport are quite complex. n view of this complexity, an expert workshop was held to discuss the state-of-the-art of the technology, the best approach to optimize systems application, and process efficiency and limitations. s a result of the workshop,an SVE Technology Assessment report was produced. his report discusses the basic science of the subsurface environment and subsurface monitoring, emission control, and costs. he report also serves as the proceedings of the expert workshop. dditional research activities being conducted include a field demonstration of a structured SVE system design approach; a laboratory column study to determine and characterize residuals following vapor extraction; an assessment of secondary emissions and regulations governing releases from SVE systems; cost of SVE implementation and operation; and a survey of techniques to enhance vapor removal.