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Soil Vapor Extraction

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◊ Remediation Optimization
◊ Soil Vapor Extraction
◊ Soil Washing
◊ Solvent Extraction
◊ Thermal Treatment: Ex Situ
◊ Thermal Treatment: In Situ

For more information on Soil Vapor Extraction Optimization, please contact:

Jim Cummings
Technology Assessment Branch
(703) 603-7197
cummings.james@epa.gov

Overview

Soil vapor extraction (SVE) is used to remediate unsaturated (vadose) zone soil. A vacuum is applied to the soil to induce the controlled flow of air and remove volatile and some semivolatile organic contaminants from the soil. SVE usually is performed in situ; however, in some cases, it can be used as an ex situ technology.

4.22 Soil Vapor Extraction (Ex Situ Soil Remediation Technology)
In Remediation Technologies Screening Matrix and Reference Guide, Version 3.0. Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable.

4.8 Soil Vapor Extraction (In Situ Soil Remediation Technology)
In Remediation Technologies Screening Matrix and Reference Guide, Version 3.0. Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable.

4.9 Soil Vapor Extraction (In Situ Remediation Technology)
In Remediation Technologies Screening Matrix and Reference Guide, Version 3.0. Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable.

A Citizen's Guide to Soil Vapor Extraction and Air Sparging
EPA 542-F-01-006, 2001

Download Spanish Translation (288K/PDF)

The Citizen's Guide Series are 2-page fact sheets that provide a general description on approaches to clean up contaminated was sites. The fact sheets cover five questions about each clean up approach: What is it?, How does it work?, Is it safe?, How long will it take?, and Why use it?.

Guía del Ciudadano para la Extracción de Vapores de los Suelos y la Aeración
EPA 542-F-01-006S, 2001

La Serie de Guías del Ciudadano son boletines de dos páginas con datos que proveen una descripción general en cómo sanear sitios contaminados. Estos boletines con datos que cubren cinco preguntas acerca de cada procedimiento de saneamiento: ¿Qúe es?, ¿Cómo trabaja?, ¿Es seguro?, ¿Cúanto tiempo requerirá?, y ¿Por qué debe de usarse?

Passive Soil Vapor Extraction
1997. A.J. Rohay; R.J. Cameron; B.B. Teters; J. Rossabi; B. Riha; W. Downs BHI--01089, NTIS: DE98051208, 20 pp.

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