Geomorphology environmental remediation process and systems

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2008-03-18

2008-03-18

Mitchell, Katherine (Department: 3677)

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Soil remediation

In situ contaminant removal or stabilization

C405S128450, C405S128700, C210S747300

Reexamination Certificate

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07344337

ABSTRACT:
According to the methods, a site is investigated for possible selective removal of sediment containing a contaminant. An adjusted contaminant concentration is calculated for sediment zones on the site. The site preferably contains a water course. A determination may be made as to whether the sediment zone needs remediation by comparing the adjusted contaminant concentration to a standard. The method may be at least partially implemented in a computer.

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