Soil Vapor Extraction Using Radio Frequency Heating: Resource Manual and Technology Demonstration Contributor(s): Lowe, Donald F. (Author), Oubre, Carroll L. (Author), Ward, C. H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1566704642 ISBN-13: 9781566704649 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $94.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 1999 Annotation: When soil is heated by applying electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) range, the vapor pressures of contaminants are increased, allowing the application of soil vapor extraction (SVE) to soils contaminated with semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs). However, viability and cost effectiveness concerns had remained unanswered. In response, this volume reports detailed scientific and engineering information obtained from a recent technology demonstration performed under the Advanced Applied Technology Demonstration Facility program, which was established at Rice University by the Department of Defense. The databases, equations and example calculations necessary for RF-SVE applications are included. |
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BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General |
Dewey: 628.55 |
LCCN: 99030444 |
Series: Aatdf Monographs |
Physical Information: 1" H x 7.39" W x 10.33" (1.83 lbs) 360 pages |
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Publisher Description: One of the most widely used techniques for treating soils contaminated with volatile organic compounds, soil vapor extraction (SVE) can also be applied to semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) if the soil is heated, by applying electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (FR) range, to increase the vapor pressure of the contaminants. Although RF-SVE systems used in previous field demonstrations have had varying degrees of success, questions remain concerning its viability and cost-effectiveness. Soil Vapor Extraction Using Radio Frequency Heating: Resource Manual and Technology Demonstration covers detailed scientific and engineering information that answers these questions. The book includes the necessary databases, equations, and example calculations for RF heating. The theoretical and practical information included will facilitate future testing of RF-SVE treatment of soils. Additionally, the book provides information for a full-scale engineering design of potential RF-SVE applications. The authors use this information to examine predicted performance, magnitude of costs, and modifications to the design that may decrease cost. Soil Vapor Extraction Using Radio Frequency Heating: Resource Manual and Technology Demonstration gives an economic analysis of this innovative technology and considers other possible applications for it. Features |