MTBE Remediation Handbook /
The <STRONG>MTBE Remediation Handbook</STRONG> is a comprehensive and up-to date compendium of knowledge of the technology and risk management of MTBE contamination. This handbook examines the remediation of MTBE in existing spills: exploring the myths which act as impediments to success...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boston, MA :
Springer US,
2003.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The <STRONG>MTBE Remediation Handbook</STRONG> is a comprehensive and up-to date compendium of knowledge of the technology and risk management of MTBE contamination. This handbook examines the remediation of MTBE in existing spills: exploring the myths which act as impediments to successful clean-up techniques, and offering effective solutions. Experience in the last decade has shown that prompt source control is key to minimizing impacts and remediation costs. Successful treatment of contamination depends on the selection of the appropriate technology, well done site characterization, sound engineering design and implementation. The focus of this volume is the remediation of MTBE in existing spills. Section I of the <STRONG>MTBE Remediation Handbook</STRONG> features an in-depth look at the history, properties, occurrence and assessment of MTBE. Section II discusses applicable remediation technologies. Section III offers remediation case studies. The <STRONG>MTBE Remediation Handbook</STRONG> presents environmental scientists and cleanup professionals an indispensable resource on the handling of MTBE contamination worldwide. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (XXXIX, 670 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9781461500216 (electronic bk.) 1461500214 (electronic bk.) |