Geomorphology for environmental remediation process and systems

Details Geomorphology for environmental remediation process and systems Geomorphology for environmental remediation process and systems

2010-07-19

2011-11-01

Kreck, John (Department: 3672)

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Soil remediation

Reexamination Certificate

active

08047743

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes methods for investigating a site for possible selective removal of sediment containing a contaminant. The methods include calculating an adjusted contaminant concentration for sediment zones on the site. The site preferably contains a water course. The methods may also include determining whether sediment zone need remediation by comparing the adjusted contaminant concentration to a standard. The invention also includes a system for carrying out the described methods, at least partially implemented in a computer.

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