Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "BTEX"
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Anaerobic Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Powdered Activated Carbon Groundwater Systems: A Modelling Investigation
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-19)Subsurface contamination by petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) is a widespread issue resulting from oil and gas production, distribution, and use. As a result of improved injection methods and particulate materials, injected ... -
Effect of ethanol on BTEX biodegradation in aerobic aquifer systems
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-04)Ethanol can affect the biodegradation of gasoline hydrocarbons in groundwater. High concentrations of ethanol can be toxic to subsurface microorganisms that are otherwise capable of degrading hydrocarbons, such as benzene, ... -
Effect of Fuel Ethanol on Subsurface Microorganisms and its Influence on Biodegradation of BTEX Compounds.
(University of Waterloo, 2000)Ethanol is used as fuel in neat form in some countries (Brazil and India) or blended with gasoline (Europe, Canada and the United States). The benefits of ethanol use include octane enhancement, a cleaner environment and ... -
Fate of Chlorinated Compounds in a Sedimentary Fractured Rock Aquifer in South Central Wisconsin
(University of Waterloo, 2008-10-22)A study was carried out in a sedimentary fractured rock site located in south central Wisconsin, US, which was impacted by DNAPL releases estimated to occur in the 1950’s and 1960’s. The majority of the DNAPL has accumulated ... -
Persulfate Persistence and Treatability of Gasoline Compounds
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-06)Petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) such as gasoline are ubiquitous organic compounds present at contaminated sites throughout the world. Accidental spills and leakage from underground storage tanks results in the formation of ... -
Predicting the Removal of Micropollutants in Lake Ontario and Grand River using Ozonation
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-15)Micropollutants occur at low concentrations (µg/L to ng/L), can have a range of environmental and health effects, and can enter surface water through run-off from fields and wastewater discharge. Surface water is used for ...