Presentation from the Nov 2008 Alcoa Forum. Thanks for the upload. Note - the majority of the site work is related to Do Blackert - i updated the pdf to include Dons link information. The rest of the information is from the presentation.
Remedition Using Soy Based Aerobic Co-Metabolism for Removal of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons from Groundwater
1. REMEDIATION USING SOY BASED AEROBICCO-METABOLISM FOR REMOVAL OF CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS FROM GROUNDWATERForum Presentation Neale Misquitta and Dale Foster Key Environmental, Inc. 412-279-3363
6. BIODEGRADABLE FOOD GRADE SURFACTANT ADDED TO SOY METHYL ESTER Forms emulsion with water Significantly enhances dispersion in aquifer Provides co-solvent effect to strip hydrocarbons from water and soil, minimizing rebound
7. DEVELOPMENT, TESTING & APPLICATION Chlorinated hydrocarbon concentrations were significantly reduced at a site where toluene was co-mingled in groundwater (toluene oxygenase enzyme process) Needed dispersible, biodegradable, food grade material to replace toluene Jar and column tests indicated that the soy methyl ester surfactant blend had best dispersion characteristics of any carbon sources tested First field pilot injections in 2002. Six pilot tests and six full scale applications conducted between 2002 & 2007 – Most of the work by Don Blackert