Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
Fall 10-31-1994
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
Walter Konon
Second Advisor
John R. Schuring
Third Advisor
Edward G. Dauenheimer
Abstract
The adaptation of Cleaner Wicks to accelerate in situ bioremediation of organically contaminated ground water and soil can be accomplished by making minor modifications to the Cleaner Wick design.
Once these changes in the Cleaner Wick design have been made the two primary ingredients necessary for aerobic microorganisms, nutrients and oxygen, can be delivered via the Cleaner Wick to the subsurface environment both above and below the water table to stimulate microbial growth and activity. Therefore, the microbial population will be able to biodegrade the target contaminants, rendering them harmless products such as carbon dioxide and water.
An adequate understanding of the microbiological environment is necessary to achieve any type of success in bioremediation. Other factors that must be considered are subsurface temperature, pH, redox potential, site characterization, and possible inhibitory (i.e., competitive) microorganisms present.
Recommended Citation
Sielski, Brian Michael, "The use and evaluation of cleaner wicks to accelerate in situ bioremediation of organically contaminated groundwater and soil" (1994). Theses. 1704.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/1704
