DOUGLAS RAY BEAL
Geologists in Roxbury Township, NJ

License number
Pennsylvania PG001108G
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Geologist
Address
Address 2
Roxbury Township, NJ 07836
Pennsylvania

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Method And Apparatus For In-Situ Chemical Oxidation For Soil And Groundwater Remediation

US Patent:
2003006, Apr 10, 2003
Filed:
Oct 10, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/974726
Inventors:
Douglas Beal - Flanders NJ, US
International Classification:
E21B001/00
US Classification:
507/200000
Abstract:
A method for treating groundwater and soil with a chemical oxidant, such as potassium permanganate, is provided. A chemical is placed in a powdered or pellet form into injection wells. Baffles are inserted into the ground to direct groundwater flow toward the injection wells. The groundwater flows through the injection wells to pick up the chemical oxidant. A second set of baffles are placed between the injection wells and the contaminated zone to disperse the chemical oxidant laden water. The chemical oxidant laden water flows through the contaminated field, the oxidant acting on the contaminated soil and groundwater to treat same. The injection wells can be pressurized to increase groundwater flow. Tests can be conducted on the other side of the contaminated field to measure the effectiveness of the treatment.