2004

RemTech 2004 Presentations

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In-Situ

• Field Aspects of Oxidation and Enhanced Biodegradation: Understanding and Controlling Chemical Reactions During the Injection of Hydrogen Peroxide for In-Situ Remediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons
  Stuart Peters, B.Sc., O’Connor Associates Environmental Inc.
• Pressure Pulse Technology: An Innovative Fluid Flow Technique and Remedial Tool
  Brett Davidson, Wavefront Energy and Environmental Services Inc.
• Successful In-Situ Remediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soil & Groundwater In Tight Alluvial Silt-Clay Till, Red Deer, Alberta; Pay-For-Performance Case Study Using Ivey-sol® / SPT®  Technology – Presentation
  Ian Hers, M.A.Sc., P.Eng, Golder Associates
• Development of Site-Specific Remedial Objectives (SSRO) for Weathered Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Peat Soil Environments
  Craig S. Harris M.Sc., P.Geol., P. Biol., AMEC Earth & Environmental
• A Comparision of Chemical Oxidation Techniques Used for the In-Situ Treatment of Hydrocarbon Impacted Soils in Alberta
  Gopal Achari, Ph.D., University of Calgary
• Remediation of an Oilfield Battery and Flare Pit Site – Presentation
  Douglas Sweeney, M.Sc., P.Eng., SEACOR Environmental

Groundwater/Surface Water

• Use of Nano-Scale Zero-Valent Iron for Chlorinated Solvent Remediation
  Robert Glazier, P.G., Golder Associates
• Low Level Detection of Priority Inorganic Pollutants in Groundwater
  Darren Crichton, B.Sc., Norwest Labs
• The Use Of Ecological Risk Assessment For Regional Management Of Aquatic Impacts
  Henri de Pennart, Ph.D., Alpine Environmental Ltd.
• Numerical Modelling For Groundwater Extraction Design and Hydrocarbon Plume Containment
  Trevor Butterfield, M.Sc., Komex International Ltd.
• The Use of Floating Turbidity Barriers – Shoreline Reclamation Project, Kootenay Lake
  Murray Banting, R.E.T., Applied Geo-Environmental Solutions Inc.

Phytoremediation

• An Integrated Multi-Process Phytoremediation System for Removal of Persistent Contaminants from Soils
  Bruce M. Greenberg, B.Sc., Ph.D., University of Waterloo
• Native Prairie Plants in Phytoremediation: Successes, Limitations and Knowledge Gaps
  Jay Woosaree, Alberta Research Council

Natural Attenuation

• Using the One Dollar Model to Answer the Million Dollar Question, or Assessment of Natural Attenuation Within the Regulatory Framework –
  Qunli Dai, O’Connor Associates Environmental Inc.
• Decision Analysis Assessment of Contaminated Site Management Through Monitored Natural Attenuation Compared to Active Site Remediation –
  James Armstrong, B.A.Sc., Komex International Ltd.
• Using Humalite-Derived Aqueous Humic Products to Mobilize Soil-Adsorbed Hydrocarbons and Enhance Natural Attenuation
  Trenton M. Parks, Ph.D., P.Chem., Stantec Consulting Ltd.

Extraction

• An Effective Soil Vapour Extraction / Bioventing Model
  Eyad A. Barakat, B.Sc., M.Sc. University of Guelph
• Establishing Design Parameters for Multi-Phase Extraction Systems Using Unsaturated and Saturated Soil Properties
  Todd White, M.Sc., P.Geol., SEACOR Environmental
• Extraction of Biorecalcitrant Petroleum Hydrocarbons from Contaminated Soil Using Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) – Presentation
  Gavin Y. K. Cheng, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta

Commercial Redevelopment

• 60-Year Old Commercial Site Remediation and Restoration – Presentation
  Tammy Lomas-Jylha, OCETA/aboutREMEDIATION/ Canadian Brownfields Network

Cold Climates

• Analysis of Cold Temperature Crude Oil Degrading Bacterial Communities
  Angus Chu, University of Calgary
• Biogeochemistry of Hydrocarbon Impacted Arctic Waters
  Herb Ziervogel, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.
• Application of an Immunoassay Technology to Management of Water Treatment During Site Remediation – Thebacha Campus, Aurora College, Fort Smith, NWT
  Paul Morton, P.Geol., EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.
• Soil Remediation of a Former Tank Farm Site in Western Arctic Canada
  Guillaume Bedard, Biogenie S.R.D.C. Inc.

General

• Screening Methods for Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Drilling Wastes
  Ron Minks, B.Sc., Enviro-Test Laboratories
• Conducting Environmental Site Assessments at Upstream Oil and Gas Facilities
  Darlene Howat, M.Sc., Alberta Environment
• Sustainability Studies of Commonly Used Remediation Technologies in Alberta
  Israel Dunmade, Ph.D., Mount Royal College
• Applications of Forensic Chemistry to Environmental Work
  Diane L. Saber, Ph.D., Gas Technology Institute

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