Demonstration-scale analysis of anaerobic bioremediation of tetrachloroethene DNAPL source zone using bioaugmentation and electron donor delivery
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An experiment was designed to test the hypothesis that bioremediation within DNAPL source zones is feasible provided all limiting factors are delivered in adequate amounts. A demonstration-scale aboveground aquifer simulation system was bioaugmented with a mixed anaerobic dechlorinating culture after the addition of neat PCE below the water table. Hydrogen Releasing Compound RTM was introduced to the tank to provide a long-term and steady supply of reducing equivalents for dechlorination. The system effluent was monitored for chlorinated ethene concentrations, and results demonstrated the dechlorination of PCE to trichloroethene (TCE) and cis-dichloroethene (cis-DCE). Measurements at the end of the study indicated the following mole fractions in the effluent: cis-DCE (66%), TCE (24%), and PCE (10%).
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McDade, James Michael. "Demonstration-scale analysis of anaerobic bioremediation of tetrachloroethene DNAPL source zone using bioaugmentation and electron donor delivery." (2002) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. https://hdl.handle.net/1911/17529.