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Process for two phase vacuum extraction of soil contaminants

US5050676A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1989
Grant dateSep 24, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/121
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A process for two phase vacuum extraction of contaminants from the ground involves vacuum withdrawal of liquid and gaseous phases as a common stream, separation of the liquid and gaseous phases, and subsequent treatment of the separated liquid and gases to produce clean effluents. Two phase vacuum extraction employs a single vacuum generating device to remove contaminants in both the liquid stream and soil gases through a single well casing.

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