Main Title |
Treatment of Contaminated Soils with Aqueous Surfactants. |
Author |
Ellis, W. D. ;
Payne, J. R. ;
McNabb, G. D. ;
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CORP Author |
Science Applications International Corp., McLean, VA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Hazardous Waste Engineering Research Lab. |
Year Published |
1985 |
Report Number |
EPA-68-03-3113; EPA/600/2-85/129; |
Stock Number |
PB86-122561 |
Additional Subjects |
Surfactants ;
Hazardous materials ;
Chlorine organic compounds ;
Leaching ;
Solid waste disposal ;
Sites ;
Petroleum products ;
Hydrocarbons ;
Transport properties ;
Land pollution ;
Superfund program ;
Chemical treatment ;
Waste utilization ;
Polychlorinated biphenyls ;
Phenol/chloro
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB86-122561 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
96p |
Abstract |
The overall objective of the project was to develop a technical base for decisions on the use of chemical countermeasures at releases of hazardous substances. Work included a literature search to determine the nature and quantities of contaminants at Superfund sites and the applicability of existing technology to in situ treatment of contaminated soils. Laboratory studies were conducted to develop an improved in situ treatment methodology and were designed to determine whether significant enhancement to the efficiency of water washing could be obtained by adding aqueous surfactants to recharge water used in a continuous recycle. The use of aqueous nonionic surfactants for cleaning soil spiked with PCBs, petroleum hydrocarbons, and chlorophenol was developed through shaker table and soil column tests. Based upon project results, the aqueous surfactant countermeasure is potentially useful for in situ cleanup of hydrophobic and slightly hydrophilic organic contaminants in soil, and should be further developed on a larger scale at a small contaminated site under carefully controlled conditions. However, reuse of the surfactant is essential for cost-effective field application. Accordingly, any future work should investigate the use of other surfactants that may be more amenable to separation. |
Supplementary Notes |
Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Hazardous Waste Engineering Research Lab. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Interim rept. May 82-Aug 85. |
PUB Date Free Form |
Nov 85 |
Category Codes |
8M; 68C; 48E |
NTIS Prices |
PC A05/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/12 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
603117519 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |