Grantee Research Project Results

1999 Progress Report: Evaluation of Road Base Material Derived from Tank Bottom Sludges

EPA Grant Number: R827015C001
Subproject: this is subproject number 001 , established and managed by the Center Director under grant R827015
(EPA does not fund or establish subprojects; EPA awards and manages the overall grant for this center).
Center: Center for the Study of Metals in the Environment
Center Director: Allen, Herbert E.
Title: Evaluation of Road Base Material Derived from Tank Bottom Sludges
Investigators: Veenstra, John N. , Sanders, Dee Ann , Snethen, Donald R.
Institution: Oklahoma State University , University of Oklahoma
Current Institution: Oklahoma State University
EPA Project Officer: Aja, Hayley
Project Period: July 23, 1999 through June 22, 2000 (Extended to December 22, 2000)
Project Period Covered by this Report: July 23, 1999 through June 22, 2000
Project Amount: Refer to main center abstract for funding details.
RFA: Integrated Petroleum Environmental Consortium (IPEC) (1999) RFA Text |  Recipients Lists
Research Category: Hazardous Waste/Remediation , Targeted Research

Objective:

The purpose of the proposed research is to investigate the potential of using tank bottom sludge in combination with different aggregate to form an acceptable road base material. There are four specific goals. (1) Evaluate the properties of various aggregate/tank bottom sludge mixtures for suitability as road base material. (2) Compare the properties of the aggregate/tank bottom sludge mixtures to certain grades of asphalt emulsions. (3) Assess the potential for leaching of metals and hydrocarbons from the aggregate/tank bottom sludge road base material. (4) Provide recommendations on design/construction for road base material using tank bottom sludges.

Quarterly Report covering the period from Aug. 23 - Nov. 23, 1999

1. Five tank-bottom sludge samples have been collected from field sites in Garfield, Beaver, Woods, and Okmulgee Counties in Oklahoma. Five additional sludges will be necessary to complete the protocals outlined in the project. These additional tanks cover oil production facilities in the southwest and southern portion of Oklahoma. Upon the advice of Dr. Susan Pfiffner of the IPEC Scientific Advisory Committee, an amended Health and Safety Plan is currently under preparation to cover tank sampling. The plan will be reviewed by a CIH prior to any more sampling being accomplished; the revised H&S plan will be sent to IPEC as soon as it is available (before 1 December 1999).
2. Preliminary testing has begun on the sludges to characterize primarily physical properties. Chemical testing of sludges will begin after all ten test sludges are obtained. Some trial road base mixes with the project soils have been prepared to develop some experience with handling and preparing test specimens of the sludge-treated soils.
3. Five granular soil blends were tested, classified, and compared to ten published gradation limits for soil asphalt applications. Based on tested soils' gradation characteristics, two samples were selected for use with the overall testing program: a well graded, rounded, fine to medium sand with silty fines; and a well graded, angular medium to fine, silty sand with some fine gravel.
4. A sample of CMS-1 asphalt emulsion was obtained from Koch Asphalt to provide the baseline stability properties of the soil asphalt mixtures. Test specimens (three) were molded at four asphalt emulsion contents for both selected soil samples. Test specimens were cured, tested for volumetric properties, then tested for stability.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR NEXT QUARTER:

Complete a revised Health and Safety Plan.

Complete field sampling.

Complete material testing and begin the optimization studies of the road base mix.

Perform environmental analyses on tank bottoms; begin analyses on road base test specimens.

Journal Articles:

No journal articles submitted with this report: View all 1 publications for this subproject

Supplemental Keywords:

Sustainable Industry/Business, RFA, Scientific Discipline, Technology for Sustainable Environment, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Sustainable Environment, Chemistry and Materials Science, cleaner production/pollution prevention, New/Innovative technologies, hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon, pollution prevention, reuse, asphalt emulsions, construction material, road material, alternative materials

Progress and Final Reports:

Original Abstract

2000 Progress Report

Final Report

Main Center Abstract and Reports:

R827015    Center for the Study of Metals in the Environment

Subprojects under this Center: (EPA does not fund or establish subprojects; EPA awards and manages the overall grant for this center).
R827015C001 Evaluation of Road Base Material Derived from Tank Bottom Sludges
R827015C002 Passive Sampling Devices (PSDs) for Bioavailability Screening of Soils Containing Petrochemicals
R827015C003 Demonstration of a Subsurface Drainage System for the Remediation of Brine-Impacted Soil
R827015C004 Anaerobic Intrinsic Bioremediation of Whole Gasoline
R827015C005 Microflora Involved in Phytoremediation of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons
R827015C006 Microbial Treatment of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)
R827015C007 Using Plants to Remediate Petroleum-Contaminated Soil
R827015C008 The Use of Nitrate for the Control of Sulfide Formation in Oklahoma Oil Fields
R827015C009 Surfactant-Enhanced Treatment of Oil-Contaminated Soils and Oil-Based Drill Cuttings
R827015C010 Novel Materials for Facile Separation of Petroleum Products from Aqueous Mixtures Via Magnetic Filtration
R827015C011 Development of Relevant Ecological Screening Criteria (RESC) for Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Exploration and Production Sites
R827015C012 Humate-Induced Remediation of Petroleum Contaminated Surface Soils
R827015C013 New Process for Plugging Abandoned Wells
R827015C014 Enhancement of Microbial Sulfate Reduction for the Remediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Aquifers - A Laboratory and Field Scale Demonstration
R827015C015 Locating Oil-Water Interfaces in Process Vessels
R827015C016 Remediation of Brine Spills with Hay
R827015C017 Continuation of an Investigation into the Anaerobic Intrinsic Bioremediation of Whole Gasoline
R827015C018 Using Plants to Remediate Petroleum-Contaminated Soil
R827015C019 Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Salt-Impacted Soil by Native Halophiles or Halotolerants and Strategies for Enhanced Degradation
R827015C020 Anaerobic Intrinsic Bioremediation of MTBE
R827015C021 Evaluation of Commercial, Microbial-Based Products to Treat Paraffin Deposition in Tank Bottoms and Oil Production Equipment
R827015C022 A Continuation: Humate-Induced Remediation of Petroleum Contaminated Surface Soils
R827015C023 Data for Design of Vapor Recovery Units for Crude Oil Stock Tank Emissions
R827015C024 Development of an Environmentally Friendly and Economical Process for Plugging Abandoned Wells
R827015C025 A Continuation of Remediation of Brine Spills with Hay
R827015C026 Identifying the Signature of the Natural Attenuation of MTBE in Goundwater Using Molecular Methods and "Bug Traps"
R827015C027 Identifying the Signature of Natural Attenuation in the Microbial Ecology of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Groundwater Using Molecular Methods and "Bug Traps"
R827015C028 Using Plants to Remediate Petroleum-Contaminated Soil: Project Continuation
R827015C030 Effective Stormwater and Sediment Control During Pipeline Construction Using a New Filter Fence Concept
R827015C031 Evaluation of Sub-micellar Synthetic Surfactants versus Biosurfactants for Enhanced LNAPL Recovery
R827015C032 Utilization of the Carbon and Hydrogen Isotopic Composition of Individual Compounds in Refined Hydrocarbon Products To Monitor Their Fate in the Environment
R830633 Integrated Petroleum Environmental Consortium (IPEC)
R830633C001 Development of an Environmentally Friendly and Economical Process for Plugging Abandoned Wells (Phase II)
R830633C002 A Continuation of Remediation of Brine Spills with Hay
R830633C003 Effective Stormwater and Sediment Control During Pipeline Construction Using a New Filter Fence Concept
R830633C004 Evaluation of Sub-micellar Synthetic Surfactants versus Biosurfactants for Enhanced LNAPL Recovery
R830633C005 Utilization of the Carbon and Hydrogen Isotopic Composition of Individual Compounds in Refined Hydrocarbon Products To Monitor Their Fate in the Environment
R830633C006 Evaluation of Commercial, Microbial-Based Products to Treat Paraffin Deposition in Tank Bottoms and Oil Production Equipment
R830633C007 Identifying the Signature of the Natural Attenuation in the Microbial Ecology of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Groundwater Using Molecular Methods and “Bug Traps”
R830633C008 Using Plants to Remediate Petroleum-Contaminated Soil: Project Continuation
R830633C009 Use of Earthworms to Accelerate the Restoration of Oil and Brine Impacted Sites