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Technology Status Report: In Situ Flushing - CLU-IN

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<strong>In</strong> <strong>Situ</strong> <strong>Flushing</strong> Project Summaries<br />

GWRTAC Case Study Database<br />

GWRTAC ID: FLSH0067<br />

Project Name: Petroleum Company (Bulk Plant)<br />

City: State/Province: QC<br />

Primary GWRTAC Personal<br />

Communication Source<br />

(Name/Organization):<br />

Project Summary:<br />

Charles Boulanger<br />

GSI Environnement<br />

<strong>Report</strong>(s)/Publication(s) (GWRTAC Source):<br />

GSI Environnement (formerly Ecosite, <strong>In</strong>c.), 965 Newton Ave., Office 270, Québec City, Qc.<br />

Canada G1P 4M4, Marketing <strong>In</strong>formation<br />

The following text was excerpted from marketing information provided by GSI Environnement<br />

(formerly Ecosite, <strong>In</strong>c.), 965 Newton Ave., Office 270, Québec City, Qc. Canada G1P 4M4 in<br />

August 1998:<br />

The contaminants at the site consisted of gasoline (BTEX) and diesel (MOG) at 15,000 ppm. The<br />

9,000 m3 (approx. 11,800 yd3) contaminated zone extended from 2 to 6 m (6.6 to 19.7) below the<br />

ground surface, and was comprised of sand with boulders. This former bulk petroleum plant is<br />

located less than 300 feet from the St. Lawrence River, and the water table is tidally influenced.<br />

The containment of the surfactant and contaminants was thus a concern during project<br />

implementaiton. The <strong>In</strong>jecsol TM hydrodynamic process creates hydraulic barriers that keep all<br />

contaminants and surfactants in the contaminated area. After a treatability study, specific<br />

surfactant solutions were developed for a highly efficient treatment. <strong>In</strong>jecsol TM enhanced in situ<br />

flushing was used to reduce the concentration of Mineral Oil and Grease of the contaminated<br />

matrix. BTEX were extracted by pumping groundwater and air simultaneously. The mobile water<br />

treatment unit, consisting of coalescent separators, dissolved air flotation units, sand filters, and<br />

activated carbon filters separated the water from the surfactants and contaminants at a rate of 400<br />

liters per minute (approx. 106 gpm) and enabled the expeditious results. All work was performed<br />

taking tidal fluctuations into consideration and leaving existing railroad tracks in place.<br />

Contaminants were remediated to levels as low as 1017 ppm MOG, 0.67 ppm (benzene), 0.99 ppm<br />

(toluene) and 2.53 ppm (xylene). The project duration was 4 months, and the project cost was +/-<br />

$300,000. (Canadian).<br />

<strong>Report</strong>(s)/Publication(s) (Additional <strong>In</strong>formation Sources):<br />

None<br />

Ground-Water Remediation Technologies Analysis Center<br />

Operated by Concurrent Technologies Corporation<br />

Appendix - Page 134 of 164<br />

Copyright GWRTAC 1998<br />

Revision 1<br />

Tuesday, November 17, 1998

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