Long-Term Performance of Permeable Reactive Barriers
Long-Term Performance of Permeable Reactive Barriers

Author: K.E. Roehl

Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing

Published: 2005-04-27

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 0080535615

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While extensive research has been performed on many technological aspects of permeable reactive barriers and a number of contaminants have so far been successfully treated by PRB systems, long-term performance has not been extensively considered and little is known about the processes influencing long-term behaviour. This gap in our knowledge is all the more disadvantageous as design life has a decisive influence on the economic viability of PRBs. The book describes methods for evaluation and enhancement of the long-term performance of PRB systems, especially of those targeting heavy metals, specifically uranium, and organic contaminants by sorption and/or precipitation mechanisms. Major topics in the book are: Selection and characterisation of suitable reactive materials Characterisation of the relevant contaminant attenuation processes Developing new contaminant-binding chemical compounds ("ligands") Accelerated testing methods to assess the long-term performance of the attenuation mechanisms in PRBs Evaluation of the influence of site characteristics on PRB performance Monitoring of existing and new field installations Coupling of electrokinetic techniques and PRB systems Large-scale laboratory and field tests and their results It addresses the long-term performance of PRBs, an important feature of this novel remediation technology, systematically. It deals extensively with heavy metal removal, with special emphasis on uranium. A number of case studies, experiences with large-scale modelling and test site experiments provide insight into the practical application of the results. This volume will contribute to the science underpinning groundwater remediation, and this will result in the improvement of quality of life and health and safety. * A systematic approach to investigating the long-term performance of permeable reactive barriers * Development of new contaminant-binding chemical compounds ("ligands"), accelerated testing methods to assess the long-term performance, and efficiency enhancing electrokinetic techniques * Extensive data and information on a Hungarian uranium mining facility; once a carefully kept secret of the Soviet Union

Permeable Reactive Barrier
Permeable Reactive Barrier

Author: Ravi Naidu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-10-08

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1482224488

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Remediation of groundwater is complex and often challenging. But the cost of pump and treat technology, coupled with the dismal results achieved, has paved the way for newer, better technologies to be developed. Among these techniques is permeable reactive barrier (PRB) technology, which allows groundwater to pass through a buried porous barrier that either captures the contaminants or breaks them down. And although this approach is gaining popularity, there are few references available on the subject. Until now. Permeable Reactive Barrier: Sustainable Groundwater Remediation brings together the information required to plan, design/model, and apply a successful, cost-effective, and sustainable PRB technology. With contributions from pioneers in this area, the book covers state-of-the-art information on PRB technology. It details design criteria, predictive modeling, and application to contaminants beyond petroleum hydrocarbons, including inorganics and radionuclides. The text also examines implementation stages such as the initial feasibility assessment, laboratory treatability studies (including column studies), estimation of PRB design parameters, and development of a long-term monitoring network for the performance evaluation of the barrier. It also outlines the predictive tools required for life cycle analysis and cost/performance assessment. A review of current PRB technology and its applications, this book includes case studies that exemplify the concepts discussed. It helps you determine when to recommend PRB, what information is needed from the site investigation to design it, and what regulatory validation is required.

Advanced Groundwater Remediation
Advanced Groundwater Remediation

Author: Franz-Georg Simon

Publisher: Thomas Telford

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9780727731210

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This book presents a concise summary of advanced groundwater treatment methods, especially 'pump-and-treat' and 'permeable reactive barriers'. The topics include heavy metal removal, with special emphasis on uranium, and sorption, one of the basic mechanisms in groundwater remediation.

Evaluation of Permeable Reactive Barrier Performance
Evaluation of Permeable Reactive Barrier Performance

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13:

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Permeable reactive barriers (PRB) are developing into an entire new class of technologies for groundwater remediation. A permeable barrier is a porous "barrier" that is placed in the path of a groundwater plume, in various configurations. The barrier, or at least the permeable portion of the barrier, contains a reactive or adsorptive medium that helps remove the contaminants from the plume, as the groundwater flows through the barrier. The primary advantage of permeable barriers is their passive operation and the resulting potential for long-term cost savings. The technology emerged in the mid-1990s with the use of granular zero-valent iron as a reactive medium for treatment of groundwater contaminated with chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs), such as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). More recently, there is interest in developing other treatment media and methods of construction to address a broader variety of contaminants and sites.

Handbook of Groundwater Remediation using Permeable Reactive Barriers
Handbook of Groundwater Remediation using Permeable Reactive Barriers

Author: David Naftz

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2002-10-17

Total Pages: 569

ISBN-13: 0080533051

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Over the last century and a half, groundwaters have become contaminated by a growing number of organic and inorganic substances ranging from petroleum-derived hydrocarbons to radioactive compounds, to cancer-causing hexavalent chromium. The importance of uncontaminated groundwater for agriculture, human consumption, and the environmental health of ecosystems is paramount to the health and productivity of industrial society. Water scientists and managers are focused on developing cost-effective methods to reverse this trend.Several methodologies have been developed, however few are as cost-effective as the use of readily available materials, such as iron and organic compost, for absorbing and isolating contaminants within the matrix of a permeable barrier. The Handbook of Groundwater Remediation using Permeable Reactive Barriers presents readers with this latest technology and developments within four main sections:1. Innovations in Design, Construction, and Evaluation of PRBs2. Development of Reactive Materials3. Evaluations of Chemical and Biological Processes4. Case Studies of Permeable Reactive Barrier InstallationsThe Handbook is one of the first references specifically on this topic. It is an excellent fit for graduate students entering this emerging field as well as professionals conducting research or implementing this technology.

Geoenvironmental Engineering
Geoenvironmental Engineering

Author: Raymond Nen Yong

Publisher: Thomas Telford

Published: 2004-06-30

Total Pages: 618

ISBN-13: 9780727732774

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This new book contains the proceedings of the 4th Geoenvironmental Engineering Conference, organised by the British Geotechnical Association and Cardiff University’s School of Engineering, held in Stratford-Upon-Avon in June 2004. The theme of the conference was Integrated Management of Groundwater and Contaminated Land. This book is a compilation of peer-reviewed papers; grouped according to the sessions under which they were presented at the conference. Issues associated with Geoenvironmental Engineering continue to be a major preoccupation for Governments, public and private organisations and the general community around the world. The conference brought together people working in industry, academia and the public sector to discuss the latest ideas and developments in Geoenvironmental Engineering and related fields. The papers in these proceedings reflect the work being undertaken across the discipline. This volume is an indispensable source of information on current research and practice in the field of integrated management of groundwater and contaminated land.