Fundamentals of Site Remediation
This new edition discusses chemical and engineering principles as they apply to the cleanup and removal of hazardous chemicals from soil and groundwater. There is emphasis on environmental chemistry, soil science, microbiology, and plant science.

The first part of the book provides an overview of the recent history of environmental contamination and the formulation of relevant regulations for hazardous waste site remediation. This part also provides a background for several salient aspects of site remediation (e.g., soil science, the site assessment process).

The second part of the book examines field remediation technologies, including phytoremediation, bioremediation, and several chemical and physical technologies. Theory of operation, practical considerations, and possible environmental impacts and other consequences of their use are discussed.



Covers both metal- and hydrocarbon-based contamination and remediationMany competitors only address one industry, or source, of contamination—this title provides an overview of all of the sources.Presents both the assessment of contaminated sites and the technologies currently available for environmental cleanup Effective for use in field situations and for academic (i.e., university course) use.Two new chapters: (i) the use of nanomaterials for remediation of contaminated soil and water; and (ii) revegetation of severely disturbed sites.
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Fundamentals of Site Remediation
This new edition discusses chemical and engineering principles as they apply to the cleanup and removal of hazardous chemicals from soil and groundwater. There is emphasis on environmental chemistry, soil science, microbiology, and plant science.

The first part of the book provides an overview of the recent history of environmental contamination and the formulation of relevant regulations for hazardous waste site remediation. This part also provides a background for several salient aspects of site remediation (e.g., soil science, the site assessment process).

The second part of the book examines field remediation technologies, including phytoremediation, bioremediation, and several chemical and physical technologies. Theory of operation, practical considerations, and possible environmental impacts and other consequences of their use are discussed.



Covers both metal- and hydrocarbon-based contamination and remediationMany competitors only address one industry, or source, of contamination—this title provides an overview of all of the sources.Presents both the assessment of contaminated sites and the technologies currently available for environmental cleanup Effective for use in field situations and for academic (i.e., university course) use.Two new chapters: (i) the use of nanomaterials for remediation of contaminated soil and water; and (ii) revegetation of severely disturbed sites.
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Fundamentals of Site Remediation

Fundamentals of Site Remediation

by John Pichtel
Fundamentals of Site Remediation

Fundamentals of Site Remediation

by John Pichtel

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Overview

This new edition discusses chemical and engineering principles as they apply to the cleanup and removal of hazardous chemicals from soil and groundwater. There is emphasis on environmental chemistry, soil science, microbiology, and plant science.

The first part of the book provides an overview of the recent history of environmental contamination and the formulation of relevant regulations for hazardous waste site remediation. This part also provides a background for several salient aspects of site remediation (e.g., soil science, the site assessment process).

The second part of the book examines field remediation technologies, including phytoremediation, bioremediation, and several chemical and physical technologies. Theory of operation, practical considerations, and possible environmental impacts and other consequences of their use are discussed.



Covers both metal- and hydrocarbon-based contamination and remediationMany competitors only address one industry, or source, of contamination—this title provides an overview of all of the sources.Presents both the assessment of contaminated sites and the technologies currently available for environmental cleanup Effective for use in field situations and for academic (i.e., university course) use.Two new chapters: (i) the use of nanomaterials for remediation of contaminated soil and water; and (ii) revegetation of severely disturbed sites.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781641433143
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 07/31/2019
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 476
File size: 127 MB
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About the Author

John Pichtel is a professor of natural resources and environmental management at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager. Dr. Pichtel holds memberships in the Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers, the Sigma Xi Scientific Society, the International Association of Arson Investigators, and the Indiana Academy of Science. Dr. Pichtel received a PhD in environmental quality/agronomy from the Ohio State University in 1987. At Ball State University he conducts research in remediation of contaminated sites, environmental chemistry, and hazardous waste management. Dr. Pichtel was twice awarded a Fulbright Fellowship. He was appointed docent in remediation science at the Tampere University of Technology in Finland. He has served as a consultant in field remediation projects and has conducted environmental assessments and remediation research in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Finland, and Poland.

Table of Contents


Figure and Table Titles     vii
Acknowledgments     xix
Preface     xxi
How Did We Get Here? A Brief History     1
Chemistry of Common Contaminant Elements     27
Hydrocarbon Chemistry and Properties     55
Subsurface Properties and Remediation     83
Environmental Site Assessments     105
Isolation of the Contaminant Plume     147
Extraction Processes     167
Solidification/Stabilization     195
Soil Vapor Extraction     217
Permeable Reactive Barriers     237
Microbial Remediation     257
Phytoremediation     327
Innovative Technologies     355
Technology Selection     379
Cost Analysis of Remediation Projects     399
Glossary of Terms     411
List of Acronyms     427
Index     431
About the Author     437
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