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Bioremedation and TPH analysis at Lumwana Copper Mine in Zambia

Apr. 11, 2013

MINING SITE: Equinox Minerals operates the biggest copper mine in Africa located at Lumwana in Northwest province Zambia.  Open pit mining methods are used to access the ore which is hauled to the process plant where it is crushed and processed into final concentrate. The mine operates a large fleet of equipment, including 27 EH4500 dump ...

Sitelab Corporation

Identification of source of heavy metal contamination in a site - a case study

Apr. 9, 2013

Accidental spills and improper disposal of industrial effluent/sludge containing heavy metals onto the open land or into subsurface result in soil and water contamination. Detailed investigations are carried out to identify the source of contamination of heavy metals in an industrial suburb near Bangalore in India. Detailed investigation of ground ...

Inderscience Publishers

Residual effect of agro–industrial wastes on soil properties and Zea mays (L.) nutrition

Apr. 8, 2013

The residual effect of agro–industrial wastes previously used for potato growing was investigated for soil characteristics and maize nutrition. The soil pH increased and organic matter decreased during maize growth. Nitrogen and K were generally low, but statistically higher almost in waste–applied soils. Soil phosphorus was greatest in the 'Only ...

Inderscience Publishers

Variable Demand Irrigation

Apr. 4, 2013

2,000 GPM Turbine pump supplies four 500 GPM pivot sprinklers After three VFD’s failed in less than five years, this farmer decided to try a Cycle Stop Valve. Three years later there have been no problems with the CSV. The system is able to supply one pivot just as easily as all four pivots when needed. In three years the CSV has saved ...

Cycle Stop Valves, Inc.

Combining thermal treatment with MNA at a brownfield DNAPL site

Mar. 1, 2013

Abstract A heavily contaminated Brownfields site in New York was remediated and redeveloped using a combination of In-Situ Thermal Desorption and Monitored Natural Attenuation. Four source areas were addressed by the thermal technology, and groundwater beneath the site is undergoing natural attenuation. Approximately 86,000 lbs of volatile ...

Soil Contamination and Possible Threats to Human Health

Mar. 1, 2013

In 2007, the city of Salisbury, North Carolina, purchased a piece of land that was the location of a former service station. The property had been given a clean bill of health in 1991 and again in 2007 just before the property was purchased. Last year, the city began site preparations to build a new central office for the local schools when soil ...

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Organoclay permeable reactive barrier utilized to control napl contamination case study

Feb. 15, 2013

Project : Bay Project - Union Pacifi c Railroad Location : Escanaba, MI Products : Bulk Organoclay, Reactive Core Mat Background: The groundwater at a former creosote wood treating site was contaminated by non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL). The contaminated groundwater was a threat to the nearby fresh water bay when NAPL and soluble organics were ...

CETCO Remediation Technologies

Gas vapor mitigation system maintains contruction schedule in cold weather case study

Feb. 15, 2013

Project: Hamlet Middle School Location: Woonsocket, Rl Products: Liquid Boot Gas Vapor Mitigation System Background: The soil conditions for the site of two 60,000 square foot school buildings in Woonsocket, Rl was complicated by contamination from TCE, PCE and petroleum-based soil gas vapors. Challenge: The applicator was held to a stringent ...

CETCO Remediation Technologies

Superior voc protection for project situated on former railroad site case study

Feb. 15, 2013

Project: Smith Performing Arts Center Location: Las Vegas, NV Products: Liquid Boot Gas Vapor Mitigation System, GeoVent™ Gas Venting System, Ultraseal Waterproofing System Background: Vapor intrusion has become a significant environmental issue for regulators, industry leaders, and concerned residents nationwide. The use of a spray-applied ...

CETCO Remediation Technologies

ASC Tech Services

Feb. 14, 2013

Environmental contamination is risky business, to access risk, high-tech and unique geophysical site characterization methods can be employed. By utilizing these high tech gadgets that describe the ground and detail exactly what can’t be seen. Just like the Silicon Valley, new methods have surfaced and now more than ever it is easy to ...

ASC Tech Services

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