In Situ Thermal Technologies for Site Remediation

In Situ Thermal Technologies for Site Remediation
Author: Robert E. Hinchee
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1992-11-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780873716048

In Situ Thermal Technologies for Site Remediation is a comprehensive volume covering the state-of-the-art in the field. The book begins with a basic review of the thermodynamics of heat transfer and contaminant behavior in soils and is followed by summaries of data on various soil heating technologies. Technologies covered include steam injection, radio frequency (RF), Joule resistance, passive and active solar heating, and hot gas injection. For each technology, actual applications, costs, discussions of advantages and disadvantages, and a thorough literature review are provided. In Situ Thermal Technologies for Site Remediation can help engineers in selecting and implementing the appropriate technologies for specific situations. The book will assist managers in their review and evaluation of technologies. Regulators will gain a better understanding of the applicability of available technologies after reading this volume.

New Publications

New Publications
Author: United States. Bureau of Mines
Publisher:
Total Pages: 654
Release: 1987
Genre: Mineral industries
ISBN:

Fire Safety Science

Fire Safety Science
Author: G. Cox
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1035
Release: 1991-11-19
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1135378517

This book provides an essential reference on the current state of the art in this field covering topics as diverse as physics, chemistry, toxicology and human behaviour. It contains nearly one hundred scientific papers on all aspects of the subject. Many papers are included which illustrate the current state of development in the mathematical modelling of fire phenomena using computing.