Technology Status Report: In Situ Flushing - CLU-IN
Technology Status Report: In Situ Flushing - CLU-IN
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