Degree Name
MSEH (Master of Science in Environmental Health)
Program
Environmental Health
Date of Award
12-2008
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Michelle Crimi
Committee Members
Yongli Gao, Phillip R. Scheuerman
Abstract
In situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) using permanganate is a technology for treatment of organic hazardous wastes. This research is a review of 30 permanganate (MnO4-) ISCO sites to determine whether there are long term impacts on groundwater quality due to the introduction of the oxidant into the subsurface. A second objective is to determine if manganese concentration can be predicted by trends in specific pre and postoxidation monitored parameters (i.e., pH and oxidation reduction potential (ORP)). The final objective is to identify the effects of site and design conditions on groundwater conditions postoxidation. Results indicate that (1) there are limited long term groundwater impacts due to oxidant introduction (i.e., water quality indicators begin to approach preoxidation levels by 2 years postoxidation), (2) manganese concentrations can be predicted and (3) site and design conditions have pronounced short term impacts on geochemical parameters (i.e., especially site media type, mass of oxidant injected, and initial ORP).
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Moore, Kelly Ann, "Geochemical Impacts From Permanganate Oxidation Based on Field Scale Assessments." (2008). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2011. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2011
Copyright
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