Bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons in cold regions / edited by Dennis M. Filler, Ian Snape and David L. Barnes.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Filler, Dennis M., editor.

Snape, Ian, editor.

Barnes, David L., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Petroleum chemicals--Environmental aspects--Cold regions.

Petroleum chemicals.

Bioremediation--Cold regions.

Bioremediation.

Oil spills--Environmental aspects--Cold regions.

Oil spills.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiv, 273 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This guide to bioremediation in cold regions is designed to aid environmental practitioners, industry, and regulators in the remediation of petroleum spills and contaminated sites in cold regions. Remediation design and technology used in temperate climates does not necessarily work in cold climates, and cleanup takes longer due to shorter treatment seasons, sub-freezing temperatures, ground freezing and thawing, and limited bioactivity. Environmental engineers and scientists from eight countries working in the polar regions combine their experiences and expertise with petroleum contamination to write this book. It contains in-depth discussions on regulations, freezing and frozen ground, identification and adaptations of cold-tolerant bacteria, contaminant transport in cold soils and permafrost, temperature effects on biodegradation, analytical methods, treatability studies, and nutritional requirements for bioremediation. Emphasis is given to practical and effective bioremediation methods for application in cold regions. Emerging technologies are also discussed.

Contents:

1 Contamination, regulation, and remediation: an introduction to bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons in cold regions / Ian Snape, Larry Acomb, David L. Barnes, Steve Bainbridge, Robert Eno, Dennis M. Filler, Natalie Plato, John S. Poland, Tania C. Raymond, John L. Rayner, Martin J. Riddle, Anne G. Rike, Allison Rutter, Alexis N. Schafer, Steven D. Siciliano, James L. Walworth 1

2 Freezing and frozen soils / Walter Fourie, Yuri Shur 38

3 Movement of petroleum through freezing and frozen soils / David L. Barnes, Kevin Biggar 55

4 Hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria in contaminated cold soils / Jackie Aislabie, Julia Foght 69

5 Temperature effects on biodegradation of petroleum contaminants in cold soils / Anne Gunn Rike, Silke Schiewer, Dennis M. Filler 84

6 Analytical methods for petroleum in cold region soils / Daniel M. White, D. Sarah Garland, Craig R. Woolard 109

7 Treatability studies: microcosms, mesocosms, and field trials / Ian Snape, C. Mike Reynolds, James L. Walworth, Susan Ferguson 125

8 Nutrient requirements for bioremediation / James L. Walworth, Susan Ferguson 154

9 Landfarming / James L. Walworth, C. Mike Reynolds, Allison Rutter, Ian Snape 170

10 Thermally enhanced bioremediation and integrated systems / Dennis M. Filler, David L. Barnes, Ronald A. Johnson, Ian Snape 190

11 Emerging technologies / Dale van Stempvoort, Kevin Biggar, Dennis M. Filler, Ronald A. Johnson, Ian Snape, Kate Mumford, William Schnabel, Steve Bainbridge 212.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-107-17968-8

1-281-25463-0

9786611254636

0-511-38787-3

0-511-38688-5

0-511-38505-6

0-511-38318-5

1-60119-734-9

0-511-53595-3

0-511-38886-1

OCLC:

437204520