Published 1995 | Version v1
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Case study: Bioremediation in the Aleutian Islands

  • 1. URS Consultants, Inc., Seattle, WA (United States)

Description

This case study describes the design, construction, and operation of a bioremediation pile on Adak Island, which is located in the Aleutian Island chain. Approximately 1,900 m3 of petroleum-contaminated soil were placed in the bioremediation pile. The natural bioremediation process was enhanced by an oxygen and nutrient addition system to stimulate microbial activity. Despite the harsh weather on the island, after the first 6 months of operation, laboratory analyses of soil samples indicated a significant (80%) reduction in diesel concentrations

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Battelle Press.
Imprint Place
Columbus, OH (United States)
ISBN
1-57477-010-1
Imprint Title
Biological unit processes for hazardous waste treatment
Imprint Pagination
358 p.
Series
Bioremediation, Volume 3(9).
Journal Page Range
p. 199-204.

Conference

Title
3. international in situ and on-site bioreclamation symposium.
Dates
24-27 Apr 1995.
Place
San Diego, CA (United States).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
28059173
Subject category
S02: PETROLEUM;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS; BIODEGRADATION; DIESEL FUELS; HYDROCARBONS; OIL SPILLS; REMEDIAL ACTION; SOILS
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; CHEMICAL REACTIONS; DECOMPOSITION; ENERGY SOURCES; FOSSIL FUELS; FUELS; GAS OILS; ISLANDS; LIQUID FUELS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; PETROLEUM; PETROLEUM DISTILLATES; PETROLEUM FRACTIONS; PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-950483--.