| Low Temperature Thermal Desorption Processes for the Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Solvents, Hydrocarbons, and Petroleum Products |
FEB 1993 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
G. Eskelund; G. Garragan; RASCO INC WOODBRIDGE VA
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 | In December, 1991 the United States Army undertook a full-scale effort to remove Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from contaminated soils at the Industrial Waste Treatment Plant (IWTP) Lagoon at Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The Low Temperature Thermal Treatment process used had previously undergone successful pilot studies in the K-area. It is the objective of this report to review data from both the studies and the full-scale operation ... |
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| Draft Bioventing Test Work Plan for Fire Training Pit 1 and Fire Training Pit 4 and Oil/Water Separator (FT-002) Plattsburgh AFB, New York |
FEB 1993 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE INC DENVER CO
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| This test work plan presents the scope of an in situ bioventing pilot test for treatment of fuel contaminated soils within Fire Training Area - 002 (FT-002) at Fire Training Pit (PIP) 1 and Fm 4 (including the oil/water separator) on Plattsburgh AFB, NY. The pilot test has three primary objectives: 1) to assess the potential for supplying oxygen throughout the contaminated soil depth, 2) to determine the rate at ... |
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| JPRS Report Near East & South Asia Palestinian Affairs |
14 JAN 1993 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report contains selected articles from STRATEGIC REVIEW AL- NASHRAH AL-ISTRATIJIYAH Oct 92) Foundation' Strategy in the Occupied Territories, Gap in Relations Between Institutions, Masses: Causes, Results, Seven Million Tons of Oil Required Each Year by State by 2000, Israeli Defense Strategy Faces Two Options, and War Hawk, Political Dove; General's Back to the Wall. |
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| Interim Report for Bioventing Field Initiative at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia |
13 JAN 1993 |
184 pages |
| Authors:
Catherine M. Vogel; BATTELLE COLUMBUS OH
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| This report describes the activities conducted at three sites at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia, as part of the Bioventing Field initiative for the U.S. Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE). This report summarizes the results from the first phase of the study, which includes a soil gas survey, air permeability test, in situ respiration tests, and installation of bioventing systems. The specific objectives of this task are ... |
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| PART I: Bioventing Pilot Test Work Plan for Fire Protection Training Area Site FY-03, Charleston AFB, South Carolina. PART II: Draft Interim Pilot Test Results Report for Fire Protection Training Area Site FT-03, Charleston AFB, South Carolina |
JAN 1993 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE INC DENVER CO
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| This site-specific work plan presents the scope of a bioventing pilot test for in situ treatment of fuel contaminated soils at the Fire Protection Training Area designated as Site FT-O3, Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina. The proposed pilot test has three primary objectives: 1) to assess the potential for supplying oxygen throughout the contaminated soil depth, 2) to determine the rate at which indigenous microorganisms will degrade the ... |
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| Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Analysis Asphalt Storage Area, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska |
93 |
78 pages |
| Authors:
Nancy S. Miller; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| This report is focused on an abandoned material storage area located on Elmendorf Air Force Base (EAFB), Alaska. The site is located approximately 2000 feet from the east end of the east/west runway and includes approximately 25 acres. The site was used for asphalt storage and preparation activities during the 1940s and 1950s. Approximately 4,500 drums of asphalt and 29 drums of unknown materials have been abandoned at the site. ... |
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| Part I. Bioventing Pilot Test Work Plan for POL Storage Area C, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Part II. Draft Interim Pilot Test Results Report for POL Storage Area C, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma |
DEC 1992 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
ENGINEERING-SCIENCE INC DENVER CO
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| This work plan presents the scope of an in situ bioventing pilot test for treatment of fuel-contaminated soils at Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) Storage Area C at Tinker Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. The pilot test has three primary objectives: 1) to assess the potential for supplying oxygen throughout the contaminated soil interval, 2) to determine the rate at which indigenous microorganisms will degrade fuel when stimulated by oxygen-rich ... |
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| PART 1: Bioventing Pilot Test Work Plan for Installation Restoration Program Site 3, Fire Training Area, Battle Creek ANGB, Michigan. PART II: Draft Interim Pilot Test Results Report for Installation Restoration Program Site 3, Fire Training Area, Battle |
NOV 1992 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
ENGINEERING-SCIENCE INC DENVER CO
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| This work plan presents the scope of an in situ bioventing pilot test for treatment of fuel-contaminated soils at Installation Restoration Program (IRP) Site 3, Fire Training Area (Site 3), at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Michigan. Engineering-Science, Inc. (ES) will perform the testing. The pilot test has three primary objectives: 1) to assess the potential for supplying oxygen throughout the contaminated soil depth, 2) to determine ... |
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| Bioventing Test Work Plan for Aboveground Treatment of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soils at Fire Protection Training Area, Whiteman AFB, Missouri |
OCT 1992 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE INC DENVER CO
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| This test work plan presents the scope of an above-ground bioventing pilot test for treatment of fuel contaminated soils from Tank 141 at Whiteman Air Force Base. The above ground bioventing pilot test will be performed at Installation Restoration Program (IRP) Site 2, Fire Protection Training Are% The pilot test has three primary objectives: 1) to assess the potential for supplying oxygen throughout the contaminated soil, ... |
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| Contaminated Materials and Groundwater Investigation Work Plan, Chaska Flood Control Project Stages 3 and 4, Chaska, Minnesota: MPCA Phase II investigation Work Plan |
SEP 1992 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
CORPS OF ENGINEERS ST PAUL MN ST PAUL DISTRICT
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| This Phase II Investigation Work Plan discusses the field work and laboratory testing required to determine the extent of contaminated materials to be encountered during the construction of Stage 4 of the Chaska Flood Control Project. This work plan was developed in response to indications of potentially contaminated soils and groundwater (petroleum products, petroleum product and solvent odors, and dump/debris fill) encountered in several geotechnical soil borings advanced for geotechnical ... |
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| Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Storage Facility Study Fort Gordon, Georgia |
SEP 92 |
258 pages |
| Authors:
SIMONS-EASTERN CONSULTANTS INC DECATUR GA
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| Fort Gordon currently purchases natural gas from Atlanta Gas Light Company under a rate schedule for Large Commercial Interruptible Service. This offers a very favorable rate for 'interruptible' gas service, however, Fort Gordon must maintain a base level of 'firm gas', purchased at a significantly higher cost, to assure adequate natural gas supplies during periods of curtailment to support family housing requirements and other single fuel users. It is desirable ... |
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| Final Bioventing Pilot Test Work Plan for Base Exchange Service Station Underground Storage Tank Area, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Part I |
SEP 1992 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCES INC PASADENA CA
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| This pilot test work plan presents the scope of an in situ enhanced biological degradation, or "bioventing", pilot test for treatment of gasoline- contaminated soils at the Base Exchange Service Station (BXSS), Underground Storage Tank (UST) Area, Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California. The pilot test has three primary objectives: 1) to assess the potential for supplying oxygen throughout the contaminated soil interval, 2) to ... |
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| Contaminated Materials and Groundwater Investigation: Chaska Flood Control Project Stages 3 and 4, Chaska, Minnesota: MPCA Phase I Environmental Site Assessment |
AUG 1992 |
248 pages |
| Authors:
CORPS OF ENGINEERS ST PAUL MN ST PAUL DISTRICT
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| This report will enable the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to provide recommendations to the Corps of Engineers regarding a search of the available regulatory, historical, and geological sources of information. The findings, conclusions, and engineering considerations contained within this report will form the foundation for optimizing future field investigation strategies for determining the existence of environmental hazards. This report summarizes the environmental investigation findings based on historical, geological, and ... |
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| Installation Restoration Program (IRP). Site S-5 Remedial Investigation.Volume I |
JUL 1992 |
163 pages |
| Authors:
Richard Ninesteel; Andrew Kendrick; Amy Hubbard; HALLIBURTON NUS CORP PITTSBURGH PA
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| Site S-5 is located behind Building 1618 along the eastern side of the Kelly AFB Flightline. An aqua-fuels system, which is believed to be the major source of contamination at Site S-5, is located in the vicinity of Building 1617. Petroleum products stored in the Building 1617 fuel farm included aviation gasoline (Avgas), jet fuel, control unit calibrating fluid, and waste oils. Potentially, any of these ... |
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| Assessment of Oil Pretreatment Technologies to Improve Performance of Reverse Osmosis Systems |
19 JUN 92 |
127 pages |
| Authors:
Berrin Tansel; Jose Villate; FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIV MIAMI
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| The services provided under this contract include both theoretical and experimental research for development of an appropriate technology for treatment of petroleum hydrocarbons in source water for reverse osmosis (RO) systems. This report evaluates and screens the candidate technologies identified during the literature review in accordance with the approved Technology Evaluation Plan. A short-list of technologies that warrant further study is recommended to be carried forward to the experimental phase. ... |
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| Bioventing System Start-Up Report |
17 JUN 1992 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE INC ATLANTAGA
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| Between May 11 and 15,1991, ES installed a bioventing system at the 7th Street BX Service Station. The 7th Street BX Service Station is located near the intersection of 7th Street and Eglin Boulevard on Eglin Main Base (Figure 1) . Site description and history were presented in the Engineering Work Plan for installation of this system (ES, 1992). Previous and ongoing investigations at the site revealed presence of volatile ... |
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| In Situ/On-Site Biodegradation of Refined Oils and Fuels (A Technology Review). Volume 3. Appendices B to F |
JUN 92 |
166 pages |
| Authors:
Eve Riser-Roberts; NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA
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| This extensive literature review covers all aspects of in situ and on-site bioremediation of gasoline, middle distillate fuels, and other refined petroleum products, using information available through 1988. Topics covered include: composition of different fuels, factors affecting biodegradation rates, responsible microorganisms, degradation pathways, factors enhancing biodegradation, and potential limitations. This report is in three volumes. Volume 1 covers general information of most interest to managers and non- specialists. Volume 2 ... |
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| In Situ/On-Site Biodegradation of Refined Oils and Fuels (A Technology Review). Volume 2. Appendix A. Supplementary Text |
JUN 92 |
229 pages |
| Authors:
Eve Riser-Roberts; NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA
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| This extensive literature review covers all aspects of in situ and on-site bioremediation of gasoline, middle distillate fuels, and other refined petroleum products, using information available through 1988. Topics covered include: composition of different fuels, factors affecting biodegradation rates, responsible microorganisms, degradation pathways, factors enhancing biodegradation, and potential limitations. This report is in three volumes. Volume 1 covers general information of most interest to managers and non- specialists. Volume 2 ... |
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| Removal of Aqueous Phase Petroleum Products in Groundwater by Aeration |
JUN 92 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
G. B. Wickramanayake; M. F. Arthur; A. J. Pollack; S. Krishnan; BATTELLE COLUMBUS DIV OH
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| This study evaluated the effectiveness of conventional air stripping for removal of jet fuels (JP-5 and AVGAS) from groundwater, using samples collected near the Patuxent River Naval Air Station fuel farm in NM. Using an air flow rate of 0.3 L/min, fuel contaminants (a mixture of JP-3 and AVGAS) were removed in excess of 97% within 30 minutes. At the same flow rate, 96% of a less volatile fuel contaminant ... |
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| A Generalized Polynomial Form of the Objective Function in Flash Calculations |
MAY 92 |
117 pages |
| Authors:
Brett D. Weigle; PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV UNIVERSITY PARK DEPT OF MINERAL ENGINEERING
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| This work centers on the recasting of the Rachford-Rice objective function into a polynomial function of the vapor fraction. The degree of this polynomial is one less than the number of components in the system and its coefficients can be calculated from the feed composition and the equilibrium ratios. A recursive expression is developed that involves symmetric functions and can be easily programmed on a computer, or scientific calculator. The ... |
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| Informal Technical Information Report for Underground Storage Tank Sites |
APR 1992 |
156 pages |
| Authors:
PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE INC ATLANTAGA
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| Engineering-Science (ES) has prepared this letter report to present the results of the environmental sampling work conducted at eight (8) Underground Storage Tank (UST) sites at Eglin AFB, Florida. The locations of these UST sites are depicted in Figures 1 through 8. The results of this investigation are contained in this report and are organized as follows: (1) Background (2) Sampling Effort (3) Analytical ... |
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| JPRS Report Science and Technology Central Eurasia: Chemistry |
15 JAN 92 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) and Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS) publications contain political, military, economic, environmental, and sociological news, commentary, and other information, as well as scientific and technical data and reports. All information has been obtained from foreign radio and television broadcasts, news agency transmissions, newspapers, books, and periodicals. Items generally are processed from the first or best available sources. It should not be inferred that they have ... |
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| Acquisition of the AOE-6 Fast Combat Support Ship |
27 DEC 1991 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The AOE-6 Class Fast Combat Support Ship's mission is to receive petroleum products, ammunition, and provisions from shuttle ships and to redistribute these items to carrier battle groups. The AOE-6 Program is managed by the Auxiliary and Special Mission Ship Acquisition Program Office of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). In January 1987, the Navy awarded a $290 million fixed-price-incentive contract to the National Steel ... |
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| JPRS Report Near East & South Asia |
18 DEC 1991 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Partial Contents: Gulf Forces, Petroleum, Popular Committees, Confederation, Territories, Peace, Prime Ministers, Illegal, Economics, Democratic Institutions, Trades, Policies, Manpower, Demonstrations, Nuclear Energy, National Strategy, Chemical Industries, Declaration, Diplomatic, Finances. |
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| Steam Injection/Vacuum Extraction. Phase 2. Treatability Investigation, Site Characterization, and Design |
DEC 91 |
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| Authors:
Jeff Heglie; Robert Koster; Rob Pexton; Lloyd Stewart; CH2M HILL SACRAMENTO CA
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 | The United States Air Force is planning to conduct a pilot test of steam injection and vapor extraction remediation technology at McClellan AFB. This innovative technology, under development by Kent Udell at the University of California at Berkely, combines in situ steam injection into soil in both the vadose (unsaturated) and saturated zone, with vacuum extraction of volatile and semi volatile organic contaminants from the soil. Results of the composite ... |
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| Safety in Petroleum Movement: Is Enough Being Done to Protect the Environment? |
DEC 91 |
79 pages |
| Authors:
Brian H. Bialas; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis is an investigation to identify whether sufficient efforts are being taken to provide the highest possible safety in petroleum movement. Current practices and on going initiatives for spill prevention and cleanup are identified. From these efforts, overall trends in spills have been identified. The small percentage of oil spilled, compared to the amount transferred is examined; in addition, long term impact on the environment is analyzed. It is ... |
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| JPRS Report, Science & Technology, USSR: Chemistry |
27 NOV 1991 |
54 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This document contains articles translated from foreign periodicals into English concerning science and technology, primarily chemistry in the USSR. Some topics discussed are electrochemistry, chemical industries, environmental chemistry, inorganic compounds, materials research, organometallic compounds, petroleum and coal processing, polymers and rubber products. |
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| Letter Report for the Bioventing Diagnostic Work and Proposed Conceptual Design for the 7th Street Services Station, Eglin AFB, Florida |
08 NOV 1991 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE INC ATLANTAGA
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| Engineering-Science (ES) has completed diagnostic tests to evaluate the use of in-situ bioventing remediation technology to support remediation effort at the 7th Street Gasoline Station, Eglin AFB. This letter report summarizes the results of the evaluation and provides recommendations for full scale remediation with emphasis on applicable conceptual design for the site. The report is organized as follows 1) Introduction; 2) Site Description and History; 3) Diagnostic Tests - Air ... |
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| JPRS Report, Science & Technology, USSR: Chemistry |
30 OCT 1991 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Partial Contents: Catalysis, Chemical Industry, Electrochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Materials Research, Organophosphorous Compounds, Petroleum and Coal Processing, Polymers and Rubber, Radiation Chemistry. |
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| JPRS Report Science & Technology USSR: Chemistry |
26 SEP 1991 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Resonant Frequency Calculations Using a Hybrid Perturbation-Galerkin Technique |
SEP 91 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
James F. Geer; Carl M. Andersen; INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING HAMPTON VA
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| A two step hybrid perturbation-Galerkin technique is applied to the problem of determining the resonant frequencies of one- or several degree(s) of freedom nonlinear systems involving a parameter. In step one, the Lindstedt- Poincare method is used to determine perturbation solutions which are formally valid about one or more special values of the parameter (e.g. for small or large values of the parameter). In step two, a subset of the ... |
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| Evaluation of the Potential Use of Microorganisms in the Cleanup of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Spills in Soils |
SEP 91 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
Douglas Gunnison; ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| Soils and sediments at many military facilities have been contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons (gasoline, lubricating oil, diesel fuel, aviation fuel), often as a consequence of spills occurring during storage and/or active use. Various elements of the military are required to clean up contamination resulting from any activity on lands under their jurisdiction. Leakage occurring in underground storage tanks near ground water aquifers can be a particularly serious problem, resulting in ... |
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| JPRS Report Science & Technology USSR: Chemistry |
29 AUG 1991 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Assimilation of Selected PAH and PCB Congeners Sorbed to Sediment by Benthic Invertebrates |
29 AUG 91 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Michael J. Lydy; OHIO STATE UNIV RESEARCH FOUNDATION COLUMBUS
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| Methods have been developed for removing and manipulating fecal pellets, and techniques for measuring organic carbon in sediment and fecal pellets and lipid content in Diporeia have been learned. A simple and time efficient extraction procedure has been developed to extract 14C-B(a)P and 51Cr from sediment, Diporeia and fecal pellets. In addition, experiments have shown that 51Cr can be used as a conservative tracer for Diporeia and sediment. Good progress ... |
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| Inhalation Toxicity of Single Materials and Mixtures. Phase 3 |
28 AUG 91 |
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| Authors:
Catherine Aranyi; Narayanan Rajendran; J. Bradof; J. Drummond; B. Levine; IIT RESEARCH INST CHICAGO IL
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| To investigate the potential inhalation hazard of obscurant materials to which military personnel may be exposed during field operations, a four-week whole-body inhalation toxicity study of aerosols of a petroleum-based liquid (PBL) fog oil, a solid particulate (graphite), or PBL/graphite aerosol mixtures was conducted in male F344/N rats. Exposures were 4hr/day, 4 days/week to aerosols of PBL alone (500 or 100 mg/m3), graphite alone (200 mg/m3) or PBL/ graphite aerosol ... |
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| A Comparative Study Regarding the Association of Alpha-2U Globulin with the Nephrotoxic Mechanism of Certain Petroleum-Based Air Force Fuels |
14 AUG 91 |
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| Authors:
Thomas E. Eurell; ILLINOIS UNIV AT URBANA DEPT OF VETERINARY BIOSCIENCES
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| Adult male rats have a dose and time dependent renal proximal tubular degeneration induced by certain hydrocarbon compounds. This degeneration is associated with a low molecular weight urinary protein called alpha 2U globulin. We are using rat strain variation (Fisher 344 and NCI Black Reiter) and different hydrocarbon compounds (JP-4, JP-8, decalin and trimethylpentane) to investigate the hydrocarbon-induced nephrotoxic response. Preliminary histochemical and morphometric evaluation of NCI-Black Reiter rats exposed ... |
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| Evaluation of Stabilization/Solidification for Treatment of Contaminated Soils from Waldick Aerospace Devices, Inc., Site, New Jersey |
AUG 91 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
Elizabeth Fleming; M. J. Cullinane Jr; ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| The Waldick Aerospace Devices (WAD) site is located in Wall Township, Monmouth Country, New Jersey. The 1.72-acre (6,960-sq m) site was the location for manufacturing and electroplating of quick-release pins for the aerospace industry. The contaminants of interest are chromium, cadmium, volatile organics, and petroleum hydrocarbons. Soil sampling was performed at depths up to 15 ft (4.6 m) and revealed concentrations of petroleum hydrocarbons, chromium, cadmium, and volatile organics as ... |
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| Ports Needs Study (Vessel Traffic Services Benefits). Volume 1: Study Report |
AUG 91 |
321 pages |
| Authors:
D. Maio; R. Ricci; M. Rossetti; J. Schwenk; T. Liu; JOHN A VOLPE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CENTER CAMBRIDGE MA
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| This study documents the benefits and costs of potential U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in selected U.S. deep draft ports on the coastal regions of the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and the Mexico Gulf. Volume I is the maine document covering all aspects of the input data, analysis methods, and results. The focus of Volume I is presentation of information across all 23 study zones concurrently. Partial contents ... |
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| Controls Over Fuel Payments |
16 JUL 1991 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The Defense Fuel Supply Center (DFSC) purchases about $3.3 billion in bulk petroleum fuel annually. Bulk fuel contracts include an economic price adjustment clause. The contracts provide that the price paid for fuel will be the market price at the time fuel is delivered. The applicable market price is not determined until several months after the delivery date and usually requires that the interim payment to the ... |
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| Leakage Potential of Underground Storage Tanks |
JUN 91 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Kemal Piskin; Seshasayi Dharmavaram; Bernard A. Donahue; Alexander P. Mathews; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| Underground storage tanks (USTs) are used to store motor fuel and other hazardous substances throughout the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) estimates there are more than 1.4 million tanks in the country, of which the Army owns some 15,000. Almost 35 percent of them may be leaking. Owners of tanks with capacities greater than 1100 gallons were required to notify the USEPA by May 1986. This information ... |
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| Evaluation of the Feasibility of Biodegrading Explosives-Contaminated Soils and Groundwater at the Newport Army Ammunition Plant (NAAP) |
JUN 91 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
C. D. Montemagno; ARGONNE NATIONAL LAB IL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH DIV
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| Laboratory studies were conducted to determine the feasibility of using biological treatment schemes to decontaminate soil and groundwater contaminated with explosives and petroleum products. The intent of this study was to determine if biological treatment has potential as a treatment alternative and to use knowledge gained in ongoing work at the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant (JAAP), which is using Soil Slurry-Sequencing Batch Reactors (SS-SBRs). Soil samples collected from NAAP and ... |
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| User Data Package for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles for Navy Applications |
APR 91 |
137 pages |
| Authors:
Norman L. Helgeson; NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA
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| Limits on environmental emissions from motor vehicles continue to be reduced by both federal and local regulatory bodies. 1990 legislation has established requirements for the use of alternatively-fueled fleet vehicles by 1994 in some parts of the country. Also, the availability of petroleum-based vehicular fuels is again being questioned. To address these concerns the Navy undertook experimental operation of a five-vehicle, compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle fleet. Experience gained in ... |
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| JPRS Report, East Europe |
08 MAR 1991 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report from East Europe contains articles on Politics and Economics. |
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| JPRS Report, East Europe |
01 MAR 1991 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report from East Europe contains articles on Politics and Economics. |
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| Automotive Fuels at Low Temperatures |
MAR 91 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Deborah Diemand; COLD REGIONS RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING LAB HANOVER NH
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| Problems with fuels at extremely low temperatures are largely due to wax formation, increased viscosity, decreased volatility and contamination by water. This is especially true of diesel fuels, but even gasoline suffers from these problems to some extent. Some difficulties may begin to appear at temperatures above 0 deg. C. The majority of fuels are derived from petroleum crude oil. In addition, secondary processing of the crude procedures further fuel ... |
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| Crisis Management: United States Reflagging of Kuwaiti Tankers (1987 - 1988) Politics 217 |
MAR 91 |
120 pages |
| Authors:
James L. Smith; FLETCHER SCHOOL OF LAW AND DIPLOMACY MEDFORD MA
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| Installation Restoration Program. Preliminary Assessment: 232nd Combat Communications Squadron, Montgomery Air National Guard Station, Alabama Air National Guard, Montgomery, Alabama |
FEB 91 |
79 pages |
| Authors:
MARTIN MARIETTA ENERGY SYSTEMS INC OAK RIDGE TN
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| The preliminary assessment included the following activities: (1) An on-site visit, including interviews and field surveys; (2) Data acquisition and analysis of information on past hazardous materials in use, waste generation, and waste disposal; (3) Acquisition and analysis of available geological surveys hydrological data, meteorological data, and environmental data; and (4) Identification and assessment of sites where contamination of soils, ground water or surface water may have occurred. Operations that ... |
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| Contaminant Area Aquaculture Program. Determination of the Chemical Suitability of a Dredged Material Containment Area for Aquaculture |
DEC 90 |
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| Authors:
Henry E. Tatem; ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| This concerns use of dredged material containment areas (DMCA) for aquaculture, specifically for production of a crop intended for human consumption. New DMCA's used only periodically for dredged material disposal could be managed to produce valuable crops. Previous studies conducted by the Corps of Engineers, including one where shrimp raised at a DMCA, and others relating to the effects of sediment contaminants on aquatic organisms, are reviewed. The literature indicated ... |
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| JPRS Report Science and Technology China: Energy |
13 NOV 90 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Proceedings of Conference on Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soils (3rd) Held in Amherst, Massachusetts on September 1989 (Petroleum Contaminated Soils. Volume 3) |
01 OCT 90 |
437 pages |
| Authors:
Paul T. Kostecki; Edward J. Calabrese; MASSACHUSETTS UNIV AMHERST ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM
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| Hydrocarbon contamination of soils has been a major focus of regulatory agencies and the research community for the past decade. While the research base upon which to provide public health and regulatory guidance to state and federal agencies was extremely limited in the early to mid portion of the 1980s, the past five years have witnessed a rapid maturation in the field, especially with respect to analysis, fate modeling, public ... |
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