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Environmental Technology Listing
Title of Listing:
THERMALLY ENHANCED RECOVERY - IN SITU (Downhole Burners)
Category:
Treatment Technologies
Subcategory:
*Soil, All Listings
Media:
Soil, Sludge, Sediment
Contaminants:
Web Site:
Email:
Technology Description:

The process utilizes downhole burners for in-situ soil treatment. Fossil burners are used typically, but the burner type and design depend on applications.

          Catalytic combustors are also available. Hot gas generators are available for ex situ treatment of sludge and sediment. For off-gas treatment, vapor will be collected and condensed to select recovered components.
Performance Status/
Limitations:

Performance Status:

          1. Equipment is commercially available for pilot testing and actual site remediation.

          Limitations:

          The technology is not effective for treatment of radioactive materials and certain heavy metals.
Topics
Technologies, Treatment/Remediation
Additional Topics/Tags/Keywords
Thermal Treatment, Soil, In-Situ


Organization:
EM&C Engineering Associates
Address:
1665 Scenic Avenue
Suite 104
Phone:
DescriptionNumber
City:
Costa Mesa
1.
Primary (714) 957-6429
State/Province/Territory:
CA
2.
Zip/Postal Code:
92626
3.
Country:
United States
4.
Fax:(714) 957-6414
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