Field comparison of oxygen distribution technologies for stimulation of aerobic biodegradation of oxygenates

Gerard E. Spinnler, Cristin L. Bruce, Paul Dahlen, Jennifer L. Triplett Kingston, Paul C. Johnson

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Abstract

There is keen interest in oxygen injection systems due to the increased evidence of in situ aerobic biodegradation of gasoline constituents, e.g., oxygenates (MTBE and TBA). Significant remediation-cost reductions are possible by stimulating indigenous microorganisms to degrade contaminants of concern by adding oxygen. A field demonstration of three commercial oxygen distribution technologies was performed in side-by-side test cells at the Port Hueneme, CA NETTS field site. Results, along with the test methodology, are discussed. The stability of the oxygen plumes in the pulsed gas injection and microbuble-based technologies test cells are also elucidated. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the 2007 Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Organic Chemicals in Ground Water: Prevention, Assessment and Remediation Conference (Houston, TX 11/5-6/2007).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNational Ground Water Association - Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Organic Chemicals in Ground Water
Subtitle of host publicationPrevention, Assessment and Remediation Conference 2007
Pages255-256
Number of pages2
StatePublished - 2007
EventPetroleum Hydrocarbons and Organic Chemicals in Ground Water: Prevention, Assessment and Remediation Conference 2007 - Houston, TX, United States
Duration: Nov 5 2007Jan 6 2017

Publication series

NameGround Water Management - Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Organic Chemicals in Ground Water: Prevention, Assessment, and Remediation Conference
ISSN (Print)1047-9023

Other

OtherPetroleum Hydrocarbons and Organic Chemicals in Ground Water: Prevention, Assessment and Remediation Conference 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston, TX
Period11/5/071/6/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Energy
  • General Earth and Planetary Sciences
  • General Environmental Science

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