Iron-Creek - Model M1 -Infrared Thermal Conduction Technology
M1 is capable of treating soils/sludges contaminated with PFAS, pesticides, chlorinated solvents, PCBs, gasoline, diesel, heavy oils, PAH’s, and tars. The Infrared Thermal (M1-12) Technology utilizes infrared heating elements to heat contaminated soil. The innovative design of M1 allows for high-temperature treatment of soil without the use of moving parts. As the soil is heated, the vaporized contaminants travel along with the heating elements and out the M1’s exhaust port. The minimal exhaust from the M1 is able to be cooled and condensed— producing recovered, reusable materials.
Our process is designed to meet the most rigorous regulatory standards because we understand the biggest liability to site remediation is human health and safety. Our stringent protocols protect human and environmental health, and ensure an incident-free job site.
- Able to treat soils and sludges within 24 to 72 hours per batch
- Infrared Thermal is a simple design - works via vapor pressures
- Has no moving parts, does not require blowers or exhaust fans
- Currently in operation in Antarctica with the U.S. National Science Foundation
Our clients depend on our team to deliver complete remediation of all organic contaminants, safely, on time, and on budget.
Treating Contaminants from the Arctic Circle to Antarctica
Reclaim land with explosives-impacted soil. Our Enhanced Thermal Conduction technology safely restores soil, allowing cities and states to safely rebuild. Pictured is a photo from the notable Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant in Ohio where artillery was made for WWII, the Korean and Vietnam War.
Restoring Antarctica`s Soil
Our technology meets the most stringent environmental regulations on the planet, taking our team to Antarctica to restore impacted soil in challenging conditions.
Soil Restoration Edson Pipeline
11,000 tons of hydrocarbon impacted soil in Edson, Alberta was restored in approximately 6 months. Our Enhanced Thermal Conduction technology utilizes petroleum-impacted soil to fuel the restoration treatment.
70-Year Old Hydrocarbon Contaminants
The remediation of this heavily impacted hydrocarbon dump site in Yukon’s City of Whitehorse took 11-months to fully restore.
- Safe, predictable & cost-effective.
- Proven methodologies to delist waste, reducing paperwork.
- On-site treatment eliminates the liability associated with transporting hazardous waste.
- Our patented systems are mobile, fitting into the cargo area of small planes, allowing for the restoration of contaminated soil and sediment in the most pristine places on Earth, like Antarctica and the Arctic Circle.
- Treated soil can be safely seeded and revegetated to facilitate surface reclamation, sustainable plant growth and equivalent land capability.
- There is no requirement for soil pre-treatment or screening.
- Our process is 100% waste free. There is no reject material from treatment.
- We work within the confines of the site and are proficient at adapting to meet the needs and regulations of the location.
Backfilling with the original treated soil eliminates the need to import soil and the risk associated with invasive species.
The photo shows the visible change in soil after Enhanced Thermal Conduction (ETC) treatment. Because the operation is static, the process doesn’t pulverize the soil like other thermal treatments. Thus, the soil maintains the integrity of its structure while it’s evenly penetrated with heat. Rainwater activates the microbes in the soil allowing it to naturally revegetate. ETC technology can treat even the most thickest clays.
The material on the right is the treated soil; clean, odorless and free of hydrocarbon staining.
