bioremediation Articles
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Why your remediation options assessment shouldn’t prematurely exclude bioremediation
Bioremediation is used widely - and in some cases, intensively as a preferred method of remediation across the world. But it's seen less of a take up locally in Australia. While there are likely multiple reasons for this, one major reason that has emerged stems from bioremediation being erroneously excluded during remediation options assessments. Some situations are not taking the most effective, ...
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Bioremediation 4.0
A new realization in bioremediation referred to as Bioremediation 3.0 was recently discussed in a LinkedIn post by Keith Rapp, Pinnacle Environmental. We at TerraStryke Products LLC support and have for the past several years proclaimed the benefits and capabilities of what procaryotic microbes can really do. As such, we gladly accept the idea of Bioremediation 3.0 but ask, should it not be ...
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Oregon (ODEQ) comparative pilot study
Comparison of Enhanced Bioremediation to Stimulated Bioremediation In the winter of 2001 the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) along with the State Coalition for the Remediation of Dry Cleaners organized a field comparison of two methods of bioremediation. The project provided for a side- by- side comparison of enhanced bioremediation using CL-Out and stimulated bioremediation ...
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Breaking it down: How to make bioremediation work for you
Recently, two large companies who were both dealing with chemical contamination took different approaches to remediation. One decided on physical treatment, costing them well over $150 million. The other, after analysis, went forward with bioremediation. Their costs came to less than $10 million.As bioremediation rightfully becomes a more popular remediation method across Australia, it’s ...
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The advantages of Australian cultures
Bioremediation has begun to take off in Australia, many thanks to the removal of restrictions on the import of foreign cultures.Although these are a good option, the development of Australian derived cultures that are now commercially available offers another option.In my latest blog, I discuss how these cultures have been developed, and the benefits of utilising Australian cultures for ...
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Comparing Remediation & Bioremediation: Which is best, and when?
“Seeing is believing” is certainly true when it comes to remediation. Many are more likely to believe physical removal of contamination is more effective because they can see it happening. But just because bioremediation is invisible to the naked eye, does that make it a less trustworthy choice? Ultimately the proof is in the analytical chemistry. In this month’s blog, we ...
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More than cultures: How bioremediation is offering a smarter solution to tough remediation
Scientific testing and exploration is at the core of bioremediation. And as science continues to evolve, so do bioremediation’s capabilities, making it hard to keep up.While it is not necessary to understand every detail of bioremediation to benefit from it, a lack of awareness of the possibilities can mean missing out on the opportunities bioremediation offers.In this month’s blog, I discuss ...
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The Journey to Bioremediation
While bioremediation is becoming a more popular remediation option due to its low cost and minimal disruption, it’s not always clear how it could fit into your traditional remediation plan and assessment.Without understating the testing, process and potential of bioremediation, you risk not giving it the appropriate consideration as a viable remediation option for your site and ultimately, the ...
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Petrol Non-Combustibility Attribute - Case Study
Petrol becomes non-combustible when sprayed with S-200 OilGone. Petrol non-combustibility and bioremediation demonstration in the presence of Mumbai Port Trust, India 18th February 2019. After four minutes the petrol treated with S-200 OilGone will not ignite. S-200 OilGone also renders the oil non-viscous – it will not stick to any surface. The treated fuel cannot sink and will always stay ...
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Bioremediation techniques, category definitions, and mode of action in marine and freshwater environments
The purpose of this article is to update and supplement the National Response Team (NRT) Science and Technology Committee's Bioremediation in Oil Spill Response Fact Sheet published in May 2000 and RRT guidance documents issued for FOSCs and response professionals. Although existing US NRT and RRT guidance covers important facts about bioremediation, existing material does not adequately define ...
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Dr. Leo Lemicke presents paper at Battelle bioremediation conference.
In June, Dr. Leo Lemicke presented a paper titled, 'Natural Attenuation: Better Than Groundwater Extraction?' at the Battelle Bioremediation Conference in ...
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Bioremediation of Antifreeze lakes at Airports - Case study
Ethylene glycol (antifreeze), used to de-ice airplanes, is generally stored in lakes and holding ponds in or around airports. Poisonous to human beings and animal life if ingested, Nanobite can completely bioremediate this hydrocarbon in situ using a combination of liquid and powder ...
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Year-long effort secures California regulatory thumbs-up
Working on behalf of client engineering firm URS Corporation, EOS Remediation brought the bioremediation product EOS® through unprecedented, custom testing to meet low-salt/low-metal regulatory standards for two California regulators. The result: a hard-to-secure regulatory approval for EOS®, which may be the only bioremediation product yet to meet these demanding state standards. EOS ...
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PCE, 1,1,1-TCA and 1,1-DCE Bioremediation at a New Jersey Manufacturing and Plating Company - Case Study
Background CL-Out bioremediation successfully restored aquifer conditions at an operating industrial site in central New Jersey. The cleanup goal was to reduce the contaminant mass sufficiently to meet site-specific goals to prevent offsite migration ...
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Bioremediation Of Highway Spills On Sites With Shallow Underground Utility Lines
Highway spills involving saddle tanks of trucks are fairly common and in such cases almost 104 gallons of diesel are released in the environment. Although excavation is a preferred method, bioremediation using AgroRemed is considered another option in many situations like this one in West Virginia where the underlying cables were likely to be damaged. At the end of bioremediation, the values of ...
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HD#8 - In-Situ BioLogix Application - Case Study
Case Summary BioLogix bioremediation successfully restored soil and conditions at an operating facility in a former marina. The cleanup goal was to reduce the contaminant mass sufficiently to meet site-specific goals to prevent off-site migration ...
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In Situ TPH Bioremediation with Petrox
With Petrox microbes, in situ TPH bioremediation reduced the concentration of petroleum in soil at a former gas station from 9,500 mg/kg to 52 mg/kg. The impacted soil was at more than 20 feet deep. Injection of calcium peroxide provided the oxygen needed for metabolism of the petroleum by Petrox microbes. The post treatment sampling was 90 days after the bioaugmentation, so that even though ...
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Biofilm Processes
The biofilm process is a process which uses a biofilm for the purposes of filtration, bioremediation or barrier formation. A biofilm is a complex and heterogeneous matrix of microorganisms attatched to and growing on a surface. Biofilms are most often found on solid substrates that are exposed ...
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Petrox® bioremediation of trimethylbenzene isomers
Remediation of trimethylbenzene isomers (TMB) is particularly challenging, but effective options including bioremediation are available. TMB is has characteristics similar to the BTEX compounds and some similar to middle range fractions such as naphthalene. These characteristics are summarized in the following table. The solubility of TMB is much lower than BTEX compounds, but much higher than ...
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Dr. Leo Lehmicke, a nationally recognized microbiologist in the area of bioremediation, has joined Hargis + Associates, Inc.
Dr. Leo Lehmicke, a nationally recognized microbiologist in the area of bioremediation, has joined Hargis + Associates, Inc. His specific area of expertise is natural attenuation and enhanced bioremediation of chlorinated solvents. He helped develop and was an instructor for a course on Natural Attenuation of Chlorinated Solvents that was given to EPA and State regulators around the country. Dr. ...
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