ORC Injection for Bioremediation Soiltest Italia

Oxygen Release Compound (ORC) is used frequently in geochemical work. Injections of ORC, often administered using direct push drilling techniques and equipment (Geoprobe), help to oxygenate soil, neutralise alien compounds and improve ground quality.
ORC is a non-toxic, easy-to-handle powder that is typically mixed with water to form a milk-like slurry that is injected directly into contaminated soil and groundwater, where it provides a controlledrelease supply of oxygen for as long as 12 months. The increased oxygen level stimulates the growth of naturally occurring aerobic microbes that actually digest the hydrocarbons in the subsurface, leaving only water, CO2 and other harmless endproducts.
This method of restoring contaminated sites is far less costly and intrusive than conventional methods.
(San Benedetto del Tronto 06/07/2009)

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• Bioremediation
• Geoprobe
• Soiltest
• ORC