In situ thermal technologies for site remediation / Lawrence A. Smith, Robert E. Hinchee
- Bib ID:
- 1064732
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Smith, Lawrence A
- Description:
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- Boca Raton, Fla. : Lewis Publishers, c1993
- 209 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0873716043 (acid-free paper)
- Full contents:
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- 1. Introduction and Basic Principles. Heat Transfer in Soil. Heat Transfer Mechanisms. Energy Sources and Sinks in Soils. Heat Capacity of Soils. Temperature Effects on Contaminant Removal. Biodegradation. Vapor Pressure and Heat of Vaporization. Water Solubility. Henry's Law. Soil Sorption. Temperature Effects on Mass Transport in Soils. Diffusion. Advective Flow. Literature Summary
- 2. Steam Injection in Situ Soil Heating. Status of the Technology. Advantages and Disadvantages. Literature Summary
- 3. Radio Frequency in Situ Soil Heating. Status of the Technology. Advantages and Disadvantages. Literature Summary
- 4. Joule Resistance in Situ Soil Heating. Status of the Technology. Advantages and Disadvantages. Literature Summary
- 5. Surface Modifications to Alter the Soil Heat Balance. Status of the Technology. Advantages and Disadvantages. Literature Summary
- 6. Miscellaneous Technologies for in Situ Soil Heating. Heat Pipes. Hot Gas Injection. Fiber Optics.
- Warm Water Injection. Surface Warming to Prevent Winter Freezing. Literature Summary.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-199) and index.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Hinchee, Robert E
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
- 1993
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