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Your Environment. Your Health.

Project Publications: University of California-Berkeley: Thermally Enhanced Soil and Groundwater Remediation

Superfund Research Program

Thermally Enhanced Soil and Groundwater Remediation

Project Leader: Kent S. Udell (University of Utah)
Grant Number: P42ES004705
Funding Period: 1995 - 2000

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Publications

2000

  • Chu K, Alvarez-Cohen L. 2000. Treatment of chlorinated solvents by nitrogen-fixing and nitrate-supplied methane oxidizers in columns packed with unsaturated porous media. Environ Sci Technol 34(9):1784-1793.
  • Chu K, Song DL, Conrad ME, Alvarez-Cohen L. 2000. Fractionation of stable carbon isotopes during the biodegradation of chlorinated solvents. In: Proceedings of the Second International Conference: Remediation of Chlorinated and Other Recalcitrant Compounds. Monterey, CA.
  • Deeb RA, Alvarez-Cohen L. 2000. Aerobic biotransformation of gasoline aromatics in mult-component mixtures. Bioremediat J 4(20:171-176.
  • Deeb RA, Hanson JR, Scow KM, Alvarez-Cohen L. 2000. Substrate interactions during the biodegradation of MTBE and BTEX mixtures. In: Proceedings of the Second International Conference: Remediation of Chlorinated and Other Recalcitrant Compounds. Monterey, CA.
  • Deeb RA, Nishino SF, Spain JC, Hu H, Scow KM, Alvarez-Cohen L. 2000. MTBE and benzene biodegradation by a bacterial isolate via two independent monooxygenase-initiated pathways. In: Preprints of Extended Abstracts: American Chemical Society Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. pp.280-282.

1999

  • Bhupathiraju VK, Hernandez M, Krauter P, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. A new direct microscopy based method for evaluating in-situ bioremediation. J Hazard Mater 67(3):299-312. PMID:10370182
  • Bhupathiraju VK, Hernandez M, Landfear D, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. Application of a tetrazolium dye as an indicator of viability in anaerobic bacteria. J Microbiol Methods 37(3):231-243. PMID:10480267
  • Chu K, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. Evaluation of toxic effects of aeration and trichloroethylene oxidation on methanotrophic bacteria grown with different nitrogen sources. Appl Environ Microbiol 65(2):766-772. PMID:9925614
  • Chu K, Vernalia J, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. Evaluation Of Nitrogen Sources For Bioremediation Of Trichloroethylene In Unsaturated Porous Media. In: Proceedings of the International In Situ and On-site Bioreclamation Symposium. San Diego, CA.
  • Conrad ME, Templeton AS, Daley PF, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. Isotopic evidence for biological controls on migration of petroleum hydrocarbons. Organic Geochemistry 30(8A):843-859.
  • Conrad ME, Templeton AS, Daley PF, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. Seasonally-induced fluctuations in microbial production and consumption of methane during the bioremediation of aged subsurface refinery contamination. Environ Sci Technol 33(22):4061-4068.
  • Deeb RA, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. Temperature effects and substrate interactions during the aerobic biotransformation of BTEX mixtures by toluene-enriched consortia and Rhodococcus rhodochrous. Biotechnol Bioeng 62(5):526-536. PMID:10099561
  • Deeb RA, Spain JC, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. Aerobic metabolism of gasoline aromatics by two Rhodococcus ruber strains. In: Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Society for Industrial Microbiology. San Diego, CA.
  • Deeb RA, Spain JC, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. Mineralization of BTEX compounds and MTBE in pollutant mixtures by enriched and pure microbial cultures. In: Proceedings of the Fifth International Battelle Symposium on In-situ and On-site Bioremediation. San Diego, CO.
  • Deeb RA, Spain JC, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. Mineralization of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, m-xylene, and p-xylene by two Rhodococcus species. In: Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. Chicago, IL.
  • Liang H, Udell KS. 1999. Experimental and theoretical investigation of vaporization of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures in water-wetted porous media. Water Resour Res 35(3):635-649.
  • Richardson RE, Bhupathiraju VK, Song DL, Goulet TA, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. Molecular characterization of a TCE-dechlorinating anaerobic mixed culture. In: Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. Anaheim, CA.
  • Richardson RE, James CA, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. Bacterial Rebound in Soils Following Steam Injection: Stimulating PAH Degraders. In: Proceedings of the International In Situ and On-site Bioreclamation Symposium. San Diego, CA.
  • Richardson RE, James CA, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1999. Bacterial rebound in soils following steam injection: stimulating PAH degraders. In: Proceedings of the Fifth International Battelle Symposium on In-situ and On-site Bioremediation. San Diego, CO.
  • Song DL, Alvarez-Cohen L, Conrad ME, Sorenson KS. 1999. Monitoring of enhanced in-situ bioremediation of trichloroethylene using stable carbon isotopes. In: Proceedings of the American Society for Microbiology Specialty Meeting on Subsurface Microbiology. Vail, CO.

1998

  • Alvarez-Cohen L, Conrad ME, Templeton AS, Udell KS, Daley PF, Bhupathiraju VK. 1998. Stable and Radioisotopes for Monitoring Intrinsic Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents. In: Proceedings from the First International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: Physical, Chemical, and Thermal Technologies. Monterey, CA.
  • Bhupathiraju VK, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1998. Developing A Tool For Evaluating In Situ Bioremediation Under Anaerobic Conditions. In: Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of American Society for Microbiology, Atlanta, GA. Atlanta, GA.
  • De Voe C, Udell KS. 1998. Thermodynamic And Hydrodynamic Behavior of Water And DNAPLs During Heating. In: Proceedings from the First International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids. Monterey, CA. pp.61-66.
  • Gerdes KS, Kaslusky S, Udell KS. 1998. Containment of Downward Migration of DNAPLs During Steam Enhanced Extraction. In: Proceedings from the First International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids. Monterey, CA. pp.31-36.
  • Udell KS. 1998. Application of In Situ Thermal Remediation Technologies for DNAPL Removal. In: Proceedings of IAHS (International Association of Hydrological Sciences) Proceedings of Groundwater Quality: Remediation and Protection. pp.367-374.
  • Udell KS. 1998. Removal of Dissolved and Nonaqueous Phase Contaminants from Heterogeneous Soils by Thermal Techniques. In: Abstract Book, National Ground Water Association's 50th Anniversary Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Udell KS. 1998. Removal of volatile organic contaminants from soils and groundwater. Eur J Public Health 6(2):148-151.
  • Udell KS, Itamura MT. 1998. Removal of Dissolved Solvents from Heated Heterogeneous Soils During Depressurization. In: Proceedings from the First International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: Physical, Chemical, and Thermal Technologies. Monterey, CA. pp.57-62.
  • Udell KS, McCarter RL. 1998. Steam Enhanced Extraction of Wood Treatment Chemicals from Soils. In: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: Designing and Applying Treatment Technologies. Monterey, CA. pp.121-126.

1997

  • Bhupathiraju VK, Alvarez-Cohen L, Conrad ME, Templeton AS, Daley PF, Hernandez M, Holman HN, Hunt JR, Krauter P. 1997. Innovative Techniques for Assessment of Intrinsic Bioremediation at Alameda Naval Air Station. In: Proceedings of the 4th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium. New Orleans, LA.
  • Chang H, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1997. Two-stage methanotrophic bioreactor for the treatment of chlorinated organic wastewater. Water Res 31(8):2026-2036.
  • Deeb RA, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1997. The Mineralization of BTEX Mixtures by Environmental Cultures. In: Proceedings of the 4th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium. New Orleans, LA.
  • Stacey DA, Udell KS. 1997. Propagation of Thermal And Evaporation Waves Through Water-Wet Porous Media During Through-Flow Air Drying. In: Proceedings of the International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exhibition. Dallas, TX.
  • Udell KS. 1997. Heat and Mass Transfer in Clean-up of Underground Toxic Wastes. In: Advances in Heat Transfer Research. Begell House, Inc,
  • Udell KS. 1997. Thermally Enhanced Removal of Liquid Hydrocarbon Contaminants from Soils and Groundwater, Chapter 16. In: Subsurface Restoration. Ann Arbor Press, Inc, Chelsea, MI.

1996

  • Chang H, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1996. Biodegradation of individual and multiple chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons by methane-oxidizing cultures. Appl Environ Microbiol 62(9):3371-3377. PMID:8795228
  • Conrad ME, Templeton AS, Daley PF, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1996. Coupled Methanogenesis And Methane Oxidation Of Petroleum Hydrocarbons. In: Proceedings of the Geological Society of America National Meeting. Denver, CO.
  • Itamura MT, Udell KS. 1996. An analysis of optimal cycling time and ultimate chlorinated hydrocarbon removal from heterogeneous media using cyclic steam injection. Multiphase Transport in Porous Media
  • Kneafsey TJ. 1996. The Effect of Vertical Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid Film Flow on Soil Vapor Extraction. Ph.D. Thesis, University of California, Berkeley.

1995

  • Chang H, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1995. A model for the cometabolic degradation of chlorinated organics. Environ Sci Technol 29(9):2357-2367. PMID:22280279
  • Chang H, Alvarez-Cohen L. 1995. Transformation capacities of chlorinated organics by mixed cultures enriched on methane, propane, toluene or phenol. Biotechnol Bioeng 45:440-449. PMID:18623237
  • Fan Y, Udell KS. 1995. An Analysis of the Vaporization of Volatile Organic Contaminants from Porous Media by Conductive Heating. In: Proceedings - Heat Transfer and Fluids Engineering Divisions, ASME HTD(American society of Mechanical Engineers/Heat Transfer Division)-Vol. 321, FED-Vol. 233. San Franciso, CA. pp.715-722.
  • Ho CK, Udell KS. 1995. Mass transfer limited drying of porous media containing and immobile binary liquid mixture. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 38(2):339-350.
  • Itamura MT, Udell KS. 1995. An Analysis of Optimal Cycling Time And Ultimate Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Removal From Heterogeneous Media Using Cyclic Steam Injection. In: Proceedings - Heat Transfer and Fluids Engineering Divisions, ASME HTD(American society of Mechanical Engineers/Heat Transfer Division)-Vol. 321, FED-Vol. 233. San Franciso, CA. pp.651-660.
  • Liang H, Udell KS. 1995. Evaporation of Multicomponent Liquid Hydrocarbons in Porous Media With Residual Water. In: Proceedings - Heat Transfer and Fluids Engineering Divisions, ASME HTD(American society of Mechanical Engineers/Heat Transfer Division)-Vol. 321, FED-Vol. 233. San Franciso, CA. pp.661-670.
  • Udell KS. 1995. Heat and Mass Transfer in Clean-up of Subsurface Soils and Groundwater. In: Proceedings of the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) conference on Pollutant Transport Modeling and Remediation. Antalya, Turkey.
  • Udell KS, Grubb DG, Sitar N. 1995. Technologies for in situ cleanup of contaminated sites. Cent Eur J Public Health 3(2):67-76. PMID:7655407
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