A new client called inquiring about scaling the capacity of a NEEP Systems air stripper. During the discussion I discovered the issue: the designer had ASSUMED a flow-rate of 100 GPM at the loading rates from the hottest monitor well! Now, one year and $200k later the actual flow and loading are known; 15 GPM and 30% of the anticipated VOC’s. A unit with 1/8 the size will do.
ReRem recommended downgrading the air stripper to meet the site conditions. We swapped for an appropriate-sized NEEP, assisted with the mob / demob, saved the RP 90% in power and saved-face for the consultant.
Feasibility tests are inexpensive, especially compared to the electricity and efforts to backtrack and resize a system. Knowing the ACTUAL flow and loading range is the only way to size a stripper.
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Sunday, March 28th, 2010Feasibility studies, or pilot-test services
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009Essential to any remedial action is a proper understanding of the site-specific geology as it related to fluid flow. Treatability studies, also known as: pilot-test, feasibility study (FS) or aquifer testing is recommended by EPA*.
Upon completion of the remedial investigation, which documents the extent and magnitude of the impact, a remedial action plan should include aquifer testing to assess appropriate technology application and establish equipment sizing. Common testing programs include: Sparging, Venting, Distance-Drawdown, Tracer, or LNAPL recovery. ReRem Equipment Corp. provides testing services for these technologies, including equipment, mobile power source, hoses & adapters, and on-site assistant. Our 54kW generator and variable frequency drives assure a viable dataset.
- Sparging: from 2 to 100 SCFM @ up to 100PSI
- Venting: 10 to 1600 SCFM @ upto 12″HG
- Pump-testing: potable or VOC impacted, including submersible pump, hoses, meters & loggers
- Vacuum Enhanced Groundwater Extraction (VEGE): constant drawdown at stepped vacuum
- Low-profile aeration: 10 to 250 GPM, ideal for pit dewatering & frac-tanks
Testing is inexpensive, especially when compared to a misdesigned remedial action plan. We are a supplement to the services of consultants / contractors / responsible parties. We are here to HELP.
Aquifer pump-testing.
Saturday, January 10th, 2009We also provide equipment, power supply and assistance to perform aquifer pump tests. Typical equipment includes submersible pumps, totalizing flowmeter, flow control, discharge hoses and generator. Test durations of 8, 12, 24 & 72 hours with flow rates of 200 gallons per minute on potable or petroleum-impacted sources are common.
Consultants or contractors provide manpower, dataloggers, methodology and HASP, we bring the hardware and set it up. We supplement your firms’ strengths; we cover your equipment needs; we assist with field operations, as requested. We are here to help, not compete.