| dc.description.abstract | This thesis was written in conjunction with research being performed by Oklahoma State University for an EPA Demonstration Project on Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST's). OSU was selected to oversee the LUSTDEMprojects for EPA Region VI, with Dr. Vernon Mast as coordinator. This specific project was located at the Oklahoma Department ofTransportation Division VIII headquarters in Perry, Oklahoma. This report is organized to step the reader through the remediation process which has transpired on the Perry Project. Chapter I addresses why groundwater contamination is a problem, the types ofcontamination one might encounter, and the specifics ofthis thesis. Chapters II, ill, and N are background chapters written to inform the reader on the governing regulations and remediation techniques used for clean up in this demonstration project. Chapter V provides a chronology ofthe activities which have transpired on this project. Chapter VI reviews the current state-of-the-practice horizontal environmental drilling technology. This technique is just beginning to gain attention in the environmental industry and an in-depth review was needed. Chapter VII then addresses several key questions an engineer must consider when designing an Air Sparge/Soil Vapor Extraction system, specifically well design decisions. Advantages, disadvantages, and applicability are discussed. Finally, Chapter VIII makes some observations and draws the final conclusions. | |
