Selection of remedial engineering techniques for dioxin-contaminated soil sites ; based on site geological characteristics

Author

• Jeffrey John Lux

Abstract

"Specific geologic, hydrologic, and topographic characteristics influence the selection of technologies employed in the remediation of sites affected by dioxin-contaminated soil. These characteristics are significant in the selection of equipment and methods for excavation and materials processing.

The only currently sociologically acceptable method of treatment of dioxin-contaminated soils is incineration. As more is learned concerning the nature of dioxin sorption to soil particles and the mobility of dioxin in the environment, long-term storage in underground mines, and land burial appear to offer strong potential alternatives. Strong public sentiment against non-destructive remedial options would have to be overcome. There are also institutional barriers in Missouri relating to land disposal of Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin bearing materials"-- Abstract, p. ii

Advisor(s)

Hatheway, Allen W.

Committee Member(s)

Elifrits, C. Dale
Weiss, Gordon E.

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Geological Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 1986

Pagination

ix, 99 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-77)

Rights

© 1986 Jeffrey John Lux, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 5425

Print OCLC #

15504587

Recommended Citation

Lux, Jeffrey John, "Selection of remedial engineering techniques for dioxin-contaminated soil sites ; based on site geological characteristics" (1986). Masters Theses. 445.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/445