Transport and biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons at subsurface sand/clay interfaces

Giles Kyle; M. Katherine Banks; Lakshmi Reddi

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Transport and biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons at subsurface sand/clay interfaces

Giles Kyle, M. Katherine Banks, Lakshmi Reddi

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Abstract

The objective of this research was to evaluate the transport and biodegradation of a NAPL (hexadecane) in layered soil. The results indicate that there was limited removal of hexadecane from soil by pumping. Biodegradation of hexadecane occurred throughout the reactor that was amended with nitrogen and phosphorus. Enhanced biodegradation of hexadecane at the soil textural interfaces was not observed. Bioremediation systems located in layered soil must be carefully designed to encourage complete remediation throughout the contaminated zone.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-29
Number of pages	29
Journal	Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
Volume	34
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10934529909376821
State	Published - 1999

Keywords

Biodegradation
Bioremediation
Contamination
Microorganisms
NAPLs
Petroleum
Soil
Su bsurface
Transport

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Environmental Engineering

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