ISTR Challenges Part 2: Electrical Resistance Heating and Steam Enhanced Extraction

Thermal Conduction Heating (TCH), Electrical Resistance Heating (ERH) and Steam Enhanced Extraction (SEE) are widely used thermal technologies capable of effectively remediating a variety of chemicals in various varying subsurface settings, yet sometimes operations do not perform as planned.  An experienced thermal remediation contractor can help you anticipate and address site-specific challenges during full-scale thermal projects.

Presented by Vice President of Development, John LaChance and Vice President of Technology, Steffen Griepke, ISTR Challenges Part 2 covers some of the common issues that can arise at ERH and SEE sites, and discuss how they should be addressed.  You’ll hear about scenarios involving

• significantly different soil electrical resistivities than planned
• slower than expected heat-up
• stray voltages and currents
• poor steam quality
• higher than expected mass removal rates
• lack of hydraulic control
• non-uniform steam delivery and heating

Join the discussion for insight to help avoid costly project delays in your next thermal project.