Posts by Anna Hansen
Treating Fractured Bedrock with In Situ Thermal Remediation (ISTR)
The remediation of fractured bedrock sites is one of the most challenging environmental restoration problems. It requires: 1) defining the source zone and area of treatment in complex fractured settings,…
Read MoreWhy is Adaptive Management Required During Thermal Remediation Implementation?
Environmental consultants know that even the most carefully researched and meticulously planned project cannot anticipate every possible scenario. But when unexpected challenges arise, how is adaptive management utilized with in…
Read MoreIs it Safe to Perform Thermal Soil Remediation Projects in Residential Neighborhoods?
Steam floating out of the discharge stack, unusual sounds, and unfamiliar equipment are all things that can be found at a thermal remediation site. These factors, along with the presence…
Read More6 Myths About Thermal Remediation Technologies Busted
If you are in need of contaminated soil remediation or have been involved in the procurement of in situ thermal remediation services, you know it’s an involved and often confusing…
Read MoreIs Remediation Performance Guarantee Worth the Premium?
I’m sure you have heard of thermal remediation vendors who loudly tout the fact that they offer a remediation performance guarantee. These performance guarantees often cost between 15 and 30%…
Read MoreHow Can High-Resolution Site Characterization Reduce Cost and Improve Outcomes on Thermal Remediation Projects?
Every cubic yard of soil treated is dollars added to a project. Why treat more than you have to? Modern high-resolution site characterization (HRSC) tools provide consultants and remediation practitioners…
Read MoreAre We Done Yet? What to Expect for Remediation Treatment Duration
In situ thermal remediation (ISTR)—no matter which of the three main technologies (TCH, ERH, or SEE) is being used—is a process with very limited physical visibility of what is going…
Read MoreHow Can High Temperature Tackle Recalcitrant Contaminants?
Sites with coal tar, PAHs, PCBs, pesticides, dioxins, PFAS, heavy hydrocarbons, and mercury are tough to work on. The chemicals involved are hard to treat using traditional remediation methods, and…
Read MorePFAS Demonstration Opportunity
Do you or your client(s) have a site with PFAS impacted soil and/or IDW? Are you struggling to find a cost-effective disposal option that eliminates long term liability? If you…
Read More5 Reasons Thermal is the Go-To Solution for Source Zone Remediation
Today we know thermal remediation as a safe, practical, and cost-effective remediation method used all over the world for cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater source zones. But why did…
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