Methods of using hydrogen peroxide for in-situ chemical oxidation treatment of soil and groundwater
US9259771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2209/03
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are methods of custom stabilization of the hydrogen peroxide used in the safe in-situ treatment of soil and groundwater. In one embodiment, disclosed is a method of in-situ chemical oxidation treatment of soil and/or groundwater wherein the hydrogen peroxide has been stabilized with carboxylate salt (e.g., sodium citrate, sodium malonate, or sodium phytate). Procedurally, chemical daylighting is avoided by: (a) mixing a batch of aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution with a carboxylate salt; (b) injecting the solution into a subterranean location; (c) allowing iron that is naturally present in the in-situ environment to mix with the solution; (d) controlling the subsurface pressure and temperature within the in-situ environment; (e) manipulating the concentration of carboxylate salt in the remainder of the hydrogen peroxide batch (as necessary), wherein the concentration of carboxylate salt defines the life-span of the hydrogen peroxide, and helps to control the subsurface reaction and minimize the possibility of chemical daylighting.
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