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Treatment of Petroleum-Contaminated Soils

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Introduction

Understanding the Problem

Petroleum

Movement of Petroleum in Unsaturated Soil

Climatic Conditions

Treatment Options

Evacuation and Proper Disposal

Incineration

Thermal Desorption

Soil Washing

Ex Situ Vapor Extraction

Composting

Landfarming

Soil Vapor Extraction

Barometric Pumping

Bioventing

Summary

References

Appendix A—Soil Restoration Vendors

Appendix B—Remediation Products Summary

Appendix C—Vendors and Consultants Interviewed

About the Authors

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