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Enhanced deep soil vapor extraction process and apparatus utilizing sheet metal pilings

US5660500A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1995
Grant dateAug 26, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB09C2101/00
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system for in situ decontamination of contaminated soil in a contaminated zone comprising: PA1 a. a metal section placed in the contaminated soil, PA1 b. a heating means attached to said metal section for heating said metal section, and PA1 c. an extraction system adjacent or near said metal section for withdrawing vapors and condensates generated from heating the contaminated soil.

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