Upcoming Webinars
- All
- Bedrock
- Combined Remedies
- Complex Thermal Remediation
- Electrical Resistance Heating
- High Temp Thermal
- Intro to Thermal Remediation
- Low Temp Thermal
- PFAS
- Steam Enhanced Extraction
- Thermal Conduction Heating
The Fate of PFAS During Thermal Remediation
Is it possible to remediate PFAS contaminants? Our research and experience indicate that it is indeed possible using high-temperature thermal remediation, although there are important factors to consider to ensure complete removal and treatment of not only target PFAS but also non-target PFAS such as precursors. In this webinar, we dive into the science of using thermal remediation to treat soil contaminated with PFAS and explore the use of our proven high-temperature thermal remediation technology, where soil temperatures ranging from 350 to 500 degrees Celsius are maintained to achieve stringent cleanup levels. Through our research, which we will share during the webinar, we were able to close the fluorine mass balance and determine the fate of the PFAS compounds during thermal treatment. This allowed us to assess the effectiveness of high-temperature thermal remediation on the removal of PFAS from soil and to design appropriate off-gas treatment systems to ensure that the potential to emit both target and non-target PFAS, including fluorinated hydrocarbons like CF4 and other significant greenhouse gasses, are appropriately managed.
So sign up today and bring your popcorn and questions for one of the year’s more informative and interesting webinars!
Past Webinars
- All
- Bedrock
- Combined Remedies
- Complex Thermal Remediation
- Electrical Resistance Heating
- High Temp Thermal
- Intro to Thermal Remediation
- Low Temp Thermal
- PFAS
- Steam Enhanced Extraction
- Thermal Conduction Heating
How are SVOCs Treated Using Thermal Remediation
The treatment of sites with recalcitrant semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) such as PFAS, PCBs, dioxins, and PAHs can feel daunting. A lot of times it seems like the only option is to dig them up and dispose of them in a landfill. But this presents real long-term liability risks for clients. Fortunately, there’s an effective on-site solution for treating soil contaminated with SVOCs – high temperature thermal Remediation.
In this flash webinar, TerraTherm thermal experts Erin Hauber, Senior Technologist, and John LaChance, Vice President of Development, will provide a brief overview of thermal remediation and how it removes and/or destroys SVOCs in soil. They will also explain why thermal conductive heating (TCH) is the primary ISTR technology for the remediation of high boiling point chemicals. They will also discuss how TCH is used for In Pile Thermal Desorption (IPTD) of SVOCs, important design do’s and don’ts for a successful remedy, common ISTR myths, and typical costs.
How are VOCs Treated using Thermal Remediation?
Add heat to remediate! Sounds simple enough, but do you ever wonder how raising the temperature can be so effective at removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from soil and groundwater, even from difficult-to-remediate low-permeability silts and clays?
TerraTherm technology experts Nikole Huard and John LaChance introduce the primary thermal technologies and mechanisms responsible for this amazing feat. Key site information useful in evaluating whether In Situ Thermal Remediation (ISTR) is the best option for your site will also be covered. They review:
- Important design do’s and don’ts for a successful remedy,
- Common ISTR myths, and
- Typical costs for ISTR at a VOC site.
There were interesting questions at the end of this session so make sure to listen all the way through. This recorded flash webinar is 30 minutes.
Which is Better? Electric Resistance Heating (ERH) or Thermal Conduction Heating (TCH)?
Electric resistance heating (ERH) and thermal conduction heating (TCH) have many similarities, and it can be hard to figure out which one is best suited for a specific project site. It’s critical to know the pros, cons, and differences of each because making the wrong call on technology selection can have expensive repercussions.
In this 30-min webinar VP of Development, John LaChance and Senior Technologist, Erin Hauber will give you a quick overview of the basic operational theory and concepts for both technologies and discuss their application to a set of typical site conditions. The webinar will focus on the pros and cons for each technology combined with real-life examples of full-scale TCH and ERH projects, including detailed breakdowns and comparisons of costs.
If you have burning questions about how ERH and TCH stack up, this is your chance to get them answered.
Submit a question to our presenters during registration, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win lunch, on us!
Can Thermal Remediation Technologies be Combined at a Site?
Maybe you have a site with challenging geological features, and you’re trying to figure out if a thermal remediation technology can be used. Or perhaps you have a client who is on a tight schedule and needs to treat a source zone and a downgradient plume simultaneously to develop the site in a short amount of time.
What may come as a surprise is that while each individual thermal technology has its sweet spot, multiple technologies can be used safely at a site simultaneously to address contamination in complex geologies like silts, clays, sands, and fractured bedrock.
In this 30-min flash webinar VP of Technology, Steffen Griepke and Senior Technologist, Erin Hauber will reveal when it’s beneficial to combine thermal technologies to meet the site-specific goals. They will provide several examples of projects where thermal technologies have been successfully combined.
Join the discussion for insight on how and when to combine thermal technologies to treat sites with varied and complex conditions. There will be time at the end for Q&A, so bring your questions about using thermal to remediate sites.
What is Steam Enhanced Extraction (SEE) and How is it Applied?
Although Steam Enhanced Extraction (SEE) may not be the most common thermal remediation technology, it is the go-to approach for heating and treating sites with high permeability and groundwater flux. Did you know it’s also the most cost-effective way to input energy into the subsurface?
In this 30-min webinar, two thermal remediation experts will give you an overview of SEE. You will learn:
- How SEE works,
- What geologic conditions it is best suited for,
- Design considerations to ensure a successful SEE project,
- SEE sweet spots, and
- Examples of SEE projects.
VP of Technology, Steffen Griepke and Senior Project Engineer, Nikole Huard, will answer your questions about using SEE to remediate sites.
What is Thermal Conduction Heating (TCH) and How is it Applied?
If you’re new to the environmental services industry, you may know about thermal remediation but not necessarily the fundamentals and nuances of the different heating technologies. Each technology has its own strengths and weaknesses that are important to be aware of when selecting the best thermal technology and approach to fit and meet your site’s remedial needs.
In this 30-minute flash webinar, our VP of Technology, Steffen Griepke, and Technologist, Sam Nienstedt, will give you an overview of Thermal Conduction Heating (TCH). They will cover:
- How it works,
- What geologic conditions it is best suited for,
- What contaminants it can treat,
- Design considerations to ensure a successful TCH project,
- TCH Sweet Spots
If you’re interested in gaining an understanding of TCH and how it works, this webinar series is one you won’t want to miss.
Watch the webinar-on-demand today!
What is Electrical Resistance Heating (ERH) and How is it Applied?
New to thermal remediation? If so, understanding how the technologies work and how to choose the best one for your project can be overwhelming and confusing. Each heating technology has its own strengths and weaknesses depending on the site conditions and contaminants of concern.
In this 30-minute flash webinar, our VP of Development, John LaChance, and Senior Technologist, Erin Hauber, will give you an overview of Electrical Resistance Heating (ERH). You will learn:
- How ERH works,
- What geologic conditions it is best suited for,
- What contaminants it can treat,
- Design considerations to ensure a successful ERH project, and
- ERH sweet spots.
What is Thermal Remediation?
Are you in need of a solution for a site with contaminants that are hard to treat, an aggressive schedule, and/or stringent cleanup goals? If so, then thermal remediation may be a strong candidate for your site.
In this 30-minute flash webinar, Senior Technologist Erin Hauber and Senior Chemist Alyson Fortune will cover the basics of thermal remediation. They will introduce the three primary thermal technologies, Electrical Resistance Heating (ERH), Thermal Conduction Heating (TCH), and Steam Enhanced Extraction (SEE). They will explain how they work, the key removal mechanisms, and what constituents & lithologies they are best suited to treat.
If you’re interested in gaining a basic understanding of thermal remediation and how it can be used to remediate source zones, this webinar series is one you won’t want to miss. Watch the webinar-on-demand today!
How to Manage and Optimize the Cost of Your ISTR Project
Why do thermal remediation projects cost so much? And is there anything that can be done to manage those costs?
In part one of this webinar series, TerraTherm experts Erin Hauber and John LaChance explained how in situ thermal remediation (ISTR) costs are determined.
In this second, 30-minute installment, they shared ways to manage the cost of ISTR and discussed how decisions made during the site characterization, technology selection, procurement, and design phases of a project impact costs. They also covered…
- Establishing the treatment area and interval
- Soil and water cleanup goals (e.g., what happens when the cleanup goal within the treatment area is much less than concentrations remaining on the outside)
- Starting mass estimates
- Subsurface vs. above grade wellfield completions
- Conservative temperature performance goals (e.g., every sensor must achieve 100°C).
Erin and John provided guidance on how to compare competing proposals to identify the best technical approach and overall value, giving you and your client the highest probability of success for the minimum cost.
Why Do Thermal Remediation Projects Cost So Much?
Ever wonder why using thermal remediation technology costs so much? Are owners of thermal remediation companies driving around in fancy cars and vacationing on the Riviera (or fill in the blank for some other nice spot)?
As hard as it may be to believe, the answer is no. In this two-part flash webinar series, our experts will delve into the details that determine in situ thermal remediation (ISTR) project costs, and how those costs can be managed.
In part one, TerraTherm experts Erin Hauber and John LaChance will explain all the moving parts that go into the delivery and implementation of a successful ISTR project. They’ll pull the curtain back and break down the components of a thermal project (drilling, surface cover, vapor and liquid extraction, manifold piping, treatment system, power supply, and design, operations, engineering support, etc.) and how site conditions (COCs, depth of treatment, geology, groundwater flux, and site access limitations) affect design approaches and costs.
You’ll also have a chance to ask your most burning questions about thermal remediation costs, so be sure to register and attend!