United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Solid Waste
and Emergency Response
(OS-11OW)
EPA 542-R-93-001
Number 2
April 1993
&EPA VISITT
Vendor Information System
for Innovative Treatment
Technologies
User Manual
(VISITT Version 2.0)
Any questions, call VISITT Hotline:
1-800-245-4505 or 703-883-8448
Recycled/Recyclable
Printed on paper thai contains at
least 50% recycled fiber
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NOTE TO USER:
The second release of the VISITT system and database (Version 2.0) contains information collected from
vendors by the EPA through fall and winter 1992-93. VISITT database updates will be released annually
so that VISITT will remain a dynamic tool in linking remediation professionals with the evolving
innovative technology field. EPA strongly encourages you to register as a VISITT user. As a registered
user, you will receive announcements of new software and data releases and other relevant innovative
technology information from EPA's Technology Innovation Office.
To register as a VISITT user, please fax the following information to (513) 891-6685:
Name
Organization
Address
Phone number
Diskette size (3-1/2" or 5-1/4")
Indication that this request is to order the VISITT software or to register as a VISITT
user only
Or mail this information to:
U.S. EPA/NCEPI
P.O. Box 42419
Cincinnati, OH 45242-0419
DISCLAIMER
Inclusion in the U.S, Environmental Protection Agency's Vendor Information System
for Innovative Treatment Technologies (VISITT) does not mean that the EPA
approves, recommends, licenses, certifies, or authorizes the use of any of the
technologies. Nor does the EPA certify the accuracy of the data. Listing in this
database means only that the vendor ha$ provided information on a technology that
EPA considers to be eligible.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION . 1
1.1 VISITT Contents 1
1.1.1 General Vendor Information 2
1.1.2 Other Information Options 2
1.2 VISITT Capabilities 2
1.3 Contents of this Manual 3
2.0 INSTALLATION . . . . . 5
2.1 System Requirements 5
2.2 System Installation 5
2.3 Common Installation Errors and Their Solutions 7
2.4 Troubleshooting System Errors 7
2.5 VISITT Standard Features . ....... -.-." 10
3.0 STANDARD OPERATIONS 13
3.1 Searching for Records 13
3.1.1 Building A Query 13
3.1.2 Selecting Key Terms for the Query 14
3.1.3 Focusing a Query by Specifying Potentially Could Be Treated or
Actually Treated Criteria 15
3.1.4 Focusing a Query with And/Or Logic 16
3.2 Performing a Search 17
3.2.1 Preparing for a Search . 18
3.2.2 Performing a Search 18
3.3 Printing the Results of a Search: How to use the Print Operation 18
3.3.1 Print Look-Up Tables 19
3.3.2 Report Options Window 19
3.3.3 Print Selection Window 20
3.3.4 Print Preview 21
3.3.5 Printing Parameters Window 21
3.4 Clearing the Key Terms from a Query with the "Clear Criteria" Command .... 23
3.5 Quit 23
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4.0
SEARCH CATEGORIES 25
4.1 Waste . 26
4.2 Technology 28
4.3 Vendor 29
4.4 Site . 30
5.0 REPORTS 33
5.1 Technologies by Scale of Development 33
5.2 Contaminant Group(s) Treated 33
5.3 Industries and Site Types Addressed 33
6.0 UTILITY 33
6.1 Reorder Files 33
7.0 THE VENDOR INFORMATION RECORD . . 35
7.1 Description 36
7.2 Highlights 36
7.3 Limitations . 37
7.4 Other Comments . 37
7.5 Waste Applications 38
7.6 Summary of Performance 38
7.7 Representative Projects 40
7.8 Estimated Price Range 41
7.9 Available References 41
7.10 Bench-Scale Information 42
7.11 Pilot-Scale Information 42
7.12 Full-Scale Information 43
Appendix A Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation (SITE) Program Fact Sheet
Appendix B Descriptions of VISITT Submenu Items
Appendix C Categories and Definitions of Technologies Featured in VISITT
Appendix D List of Contaminant Group Codes for Hazardous Substances
Appendix E Vendor Information Record
Appendix F Alternative Treatment Technology Information Center (ATTIC) Brochure
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LIST OF TABLES
Table
1: Troubleshooting Installation Errors 7
2: Troubleshooting System and Operation Errors 8
3: Standard Keyboard Commands 10
4: Print Parameter Information and Commands 22
5: Overview of Main Menu Items 25
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure
Figure 2.1: Installation Screen 1 6
Figure 2.2: Installation Screen 2 6
Figure 2.3: Editing Config.sys 9
Figure 3.1: Waste Submenu and Look-Up Table 13
Figure 3.2: Potentially Could Be Treated or ActuallyTreated Option Window . 16
Figure 3.3: And/Or Logic Window 16
Figure 3.4: Vendor/Technology List 17
Figure 3.5: Print Look-Up Tables 19
Figure 3.6: Report Options Window . 19
Figure 3.7: Print Selection Window . . 20
Figure 3.8: Print Preview 21
Figure 3.9: Printing Parameters Window 21
Figure 4.1: Main Menu Search Categories 25
Figure 4.2: Search by Waste Description: Submenu and Look-up Table 26
Figure 4.3: Sample Query by Waste Category 27
Figure 4.4: Search by Technology: Submenu and Look-up Table . . . 28
Figure 4.5: Sample Query by Technology Category 28
Figure 4.6: Search by Vendor: Submenu and Look-up Table 29
Figure 4.7: Sample Query by Vendor Category 30
Figure 4.8: Search by Site: Submenu and Look-up Table 30
Figure 4.9: Sample Query by Site Category 31
Figure 6.1: Utility Submenu 33
Figure 7.1: General Vendor Information Screen 35
Figure 7.2: Description Technology Screen 36
Figure 7.3: Highlights Screen 35
Figure 7.4: Limitations Screen . . 37
Figure 7.5: Other Comments Screen 37
Figure 7.6: Waste Applications Screen 33
Figure 7.7: Summary of Performance: Primary Screen 38
Figure 7.8: Summary of Performance: Secondary Screen 39
Figure 7.9: Representative Projects and Client References Screen . 40
Figure 7.10: Estimated Price Range Screen 41
Figure 7.11: Available References Screen . 41
Figure 7.12: Bench-Scale Information Screen 42
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure
Figure 7.13: Pilot-Scale Information Screen 1
Figure 7.14: Pilot-Scale Information Screen 2
Figure 7.15: Full-Scale Information Screen 1
Figure 7.16: Full-Scale Information Screen 2
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Technology Innovation Office (TIO) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of
Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER) has developed the Vendor Information System for
Innovative Treatment Technologies (VISITT) to provide current information on innovative treatment
technology for the remediation of contaminated sites. VISITT contains technology information submitted
by developers, manufacturers, and suppliers of innovative treatment technology equipment and services.
This database provides a means for innovative technology vendors to make their products and capabilities
known to state, Federal, and private sector professionals like you. You can use VISITT to screen
technologies that may be appropriate for cleanup of the nation's hazardous waste sites or to gain
additional information about these technologies.
EPA believes that VISITT offers an unprecedented opportunity for users like you to screen innovative
technologies for engineering feasibility and to identify those vendors that provide treatability studies and
cleanup services. Innovative technologies are undergoing rapid change and improvement, making it
difficult to maintain current information on their developmental status and commercial availability.
VISITT will play an important role in the further expansion of this market by improving the access of
remediation professionals to innovative technologies and their vendors.
VISITT Version 1.0, the first release of the system, contained 155 technologies offered by 97 vendors.
Since its release in June 1992, VISITT has been distributed, on request, to approximately 7,000 users.
This VISITT update, Version 2.0, contains approximately 230 technologies from more than 140 vendors.
In addition to the increase in technologies and vendors, Version 2.0 also contains updated information
on Version 1.0 vendors and enhanced printing capabilities that allow easier comparison of technologies
and vendors.
1.1 VISITT Contents
VISITT contains information on innovative treatment technology for the remediation of contaminated
sites. For this database, innovative technologies are defined as those for which a lack of performance
and cost data precludes their routine use to clean up sites. Examples of innovative technologies include
thermal desorption and soil vapor extraction. Technologies in VISITT address the treatment of soil,
sludge, solids, and natural sediments, both above ground and in place (in situ). Also included are
methods of treating ground water in situ and of treating the off-gas generated by innovative treatment
systems. Incineration, solidification-stabilization, and methods of treating aqueous waste above ground
are not considered innovative and are not included in VISITT. Containment technologies, technologies
that treat routinely generated industrial wastes, and technologies that measure or monitor wastes also are
not included.
The information contained in VISITT is drawn from EPA's Vendor Information Form 2.0 (EPA Form
540/2-91/011 Number 2) as that information was assembled and submitted by the innovative treatment
technology vendor. This form has been reproduced in VISITT 2.0 as .the Vendor Information Record.
EPA's authority to collect this information is found in Section 311 of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (42 USC 9601 et. seq.). EPA also received approval to collect this
information from the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act (OMB
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#2050-0114). Each record contains the engineering specifications and performance data that vendors want
you to know about their technologies. The information is grouped into two major sections: (1) General
Vendor Information and (2) Other Information Options.
1.1.1 General Vendor Information
The General Vendor Information section supplies the vendor's name and address, the technology type
and trade name, the status of the technology's application (bench, pilot, or full scale), indication whether
a vendor is participating hi EPA's Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation (SITE) program (see
Appendix A for more information on EPA's SITE program), trademark and patent information, and a
contact name and phone number.
1.1.2 Other Information Options
The Other Information Options section provides descriptions of the technology and available
performance information:
• Description
• Highlights
• Limitations
• Other Comments
• Waste Applications • Available References
• Summary of Performance • Bench-Scale Information
• Representative Projects • Pilot-Scale Information
• Estimated Price Range • Full-Scale Information
1.2 VISITT Capabilities
VISITT allows you to:
Obtain summary information on innovative technologies that treat the wastes you choose
or that have been employed at specific sites
Identify vendors by treatment technology type and by trade name, site name, and location
Learn about technologies employed at cleanup sites, or about vendors that have conducted
testability studies on specific wastes, or about cleanups at particular sites
Choose a visual display of successive record screens on your monitor
Scroll through a vendor's information record page by page, using menu selections
Print entire records to a standard or laser printer or direct entire records to a DOS file
Print selectively the portion of a single record in which you are interested
Print selectively the portion of the records in which you are interested from all the
vendor records identified in your query
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The Print commands help you create a more permanent document for your use after you have searched
VISITT for the exact information you want to study and consider. VISITT has been designed to save
you time and effort by selecting only information mat you want to consider — rather than your sifting
through countless printed records containing vendor and technology information, the search capabilities
of the VISIT!' system will do the sifting for you and provide you with a specific and condensed summary
of available innovative treatment technology information. By enabling you to print information from all
the records you identified in your query, VISITT facilitates comparison among technologies.
Because VISITT is menu driven, you will not need training to begin using the program. However, this
user's manual serves as a reference for such routine procedures as data querying, site and technology
matching, report printing, and selecting a printer. Instructions also are provided in the manual for
software installation and software maintenance. HELP windows are provided throughout the system.
1.3 Contents of this Manual
Chapter 1 shows you how to install VISITT on your PC or network and how to use the standard VISITT
features and commands. It also gives you some tips for troubleshooting errors that may occur during
installation and use of VISITT. Chapter 2 shows you how to select criteria for searches, perform
searches, and print the information that VISITT retrieves for you. Chapter 3 explains VISITT's search
categories. Chapters 4 and 5 discuss some of the special utilities and options available for database
contents and files. Chapter 6 gives a detailed description of the contents of the Vendor Information Form
2.0, as it is reproduced in VISITT.
The appendices included with this manual will help you understand the information included in VISITT.
Appendix A is a fact sheet on EPA's SITE program. Appendix B provides descriptions of the submenu
items featured under each main menu search category. Appendix C provides categories for and
definitions of technologies featured in VISITT. Appendix D contains the contaminant group codes for
hazardous substances. Appendix E provides a facsimile of a printed vendor information record.
Appendix F is a brochure on the Alternative Treatment Technology Information Center (ATTIC) system.
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2.0 INSTALLATION
VISITT Version 2.0 should be installed as a new database, replacing Version 1.0 altogether. You may
choose to leave VISITT Version 1.0 on -your hard drive; however, it is recommended that you remove
Version 1.0 to free disk space. Create a backup copy of the installation software disks. Store the
original disks in a safe place, and use the backup disks for installation. (NOTE: VISITT may also be
installed to a local area network (LAN) as a multiuser system.)
2.1 System Requirements
The VISITT system software requires an IBM-compatible computer running MS-DOS 3.3 or higher and
at least 640K of RAM. You should have at least 4 megabytes of free disk space, and the file handles
statement (FILES=ri) for at least 45 should be included in your Config.sys file. Note that the VISITT
installation program automatically changes the Config.sys configuration if the file handles statement is
less than 45. For optimum performance, your environment space should be greater than 1024K.
2.2 System Installation
The installation program creates a directory on your computer's hard drive and copies the program files
into that directory. To start the install program:
Step 1: Insert the diskette labeled INSTALLATION DISK #1 into the appropriate source drive of the
computer and, at the DOS prompt, type the drive letter designating your source drive and press
< Enter > (for example, A: < Enter >).
Step 2: At the letter prompt for the designated drive, type INSTALL and then press < Enter >.
Step 3: The system will prompt you to specify the drive where you want to install VISITT (refer to
Figure 2.1). At the prompt, type the letter of the designated drive followed by a colon (for
example, C:) and press < Enter >.
Step 4: The system also allows you to specify the directory where you want to install VISITT (refer to
Figure 2.2). At the prompt, type the name of the desired directory (the default directory is
WISITT) and press < Enter >. If you choose the directory where Version 1.0 is located (it
is most likely to be located in the WISITT > directory), the system will next ask you if you
want to replace Version 1.0 with Version 2.0. If you wish to replace Version 1.0 with Version
2.0, type the letter Y for Yes and press < Enter > . If you do not wish to replace Version 1.0
with Version 2.0, type the letter N for No and press < Enter >, and the system will prompt you
to specify a desired directory. VISITT will now begin installing to your specified hard drive
and directory.
Step 5: If you are using two 3-1/2" installation disks, you will be prompted to insert INSTALLATION
DISK #2 number 2 in your drive. Having done so, press any key to continue. If you are using
three 5-1/4" installations disks, you will be prompted to insert the disks accordingly.
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Step 6: You must now reboot your system either by turning your computer off and on, or by
simultaneously pressing the , , and keys.
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After VISITT has been installed, conduct the following procedure when you wish to run VISITT: -
Step 1: Type the drive letter designating the drive where VISITT is installed, followed by a colon (for
example, C:), and press < Enter >.
Step 2: Change to the directory where you installed VISITT (for example, CD \VISITT), and press
< Enter >.
Step 3: At the prompt, type VISITT to run the program (for example, C: WISITT > VISITT), and press
< Enter >.
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2.3 Common Installation Errors and Their Solutions
Some errors may occur during the installation of VISITT and will be displayed on the screen. Table 1
below provides a summary of the errors most likely to occur during installation procedures and some
suggested solutions.
Table 1: Troubleshooting Installation Errors
Message
"Not enough
memory"
"Incompatible DOS
version"
"Not enough
disk space"
Reason
There is not enough RAM in the PC
or you possibly are running another
software package, such as Windows,
WordPerfect, DOS shells, Norton
shells, PC Tools, or menu utilities, at
the time of installation.
VISITT requires MS-DOS 3.3 or
higher to run.
VISITT requires at least 4 megabytes
of free disk space before installation.
Solution
Shut off other software. Reboot your
PC. Repeat the installation procedure
for VISITT. Be sure other software is
not running while you are using
VISITT.
Update your DOS version;
Free some disk space by removing files
from your hard drive.
2.4 Troubleshooting System Errors
Errors may occur during normal operation of VISITT. To ensure proper operation of the system,
VISITT 2.0 checks your system for a minimum of 45 file handles in your Config.sys file and will change
the Config.sys file automatically if the file handles statement is less than 45. VISITT 2.0 also checks the
system for sufficient disk space. Table 2 below shows several possible errors that may occur, provides
the reasons why some errors may arise, and offers suggestions on the best approach to rectifying the
problems.
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Table 2: Troubleshooting System and Operation Errors
Operating Problem
Reason
Suggested Solution
Program won't run after
installation.
There is not enough
RAM in the PC.
Turn off other software programs, such as
Windows, WordPerfect, DOS shells, Norton
shells, PC Tools, or menu utilities, while
using VISITT. Reboot your PC and try to
enter VISITT from the DOS prompt. If the
problem persists, check your PC to make sure
that it possesses at least 640K of RAM. If
your PC has adequate RAM and the problem
persists, call the VISITT Hotline at 800-245-
4505 or 703-883-8448.
After typing VISITT to run
the program, you get an
error message that reads,
"System Error. Consult Your
Computer Support
Personnel."
An internal error in the
VISITT program has
occurred.
Determine the nature of the error from the
explanation provided in the VISITT directory's
Error.txt file. Either follow the instructions
listed below, or show the explanation of the
error to your computer support personnel, or
call the VISITT Hotline at 800-245-4505 or
703-883-8448.
The technology displayed on
the General Vendor
Information screen retrieved
from the database is different
from the technology you
selected during the "Select
Search Criteria" operation.
VISITT database files
are corrupted.
Select Utility from the VISITT main menu and
use the "Reorder Files" command to reindex
your database files. Try the "Select Search
Criteria" operation once again — the
technology displayed should be the technology
you selected.
Your are running out of disk
space when printing.
VISITT requires a
minimum of 1 megabyte
of free disk space to run
the reports (larger
reports will require
more).
Free some disk space by deleting old files.
You can determine the exact type of error that has occurred by following these steps to gain access to
the ERROR.TXT files:
Step 1: At the DOS prompt, type TYPE ERROR.TXT and press < Enter > .
Step 2: The latest system error will be described in one or more lines of text.
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Step 3: VISITT's installation program automatically checks and changes your Conflg.sys file; however,
if the statement "file handles" has been changed since installation and if the initial system error
tells you to "Check your Conflg.sys file," you might be able to solve the problem by conducting
the following procedures:
Step3(a): At the DOS prompt, type CD\ and press < Enter >.
Step 3(b): At the DOS prompt, type TYPE CONFIG.SYS and press < Enter >.
Step 3(c): Locate the line that reads FILES —n. If n < 45, then you will need to edit your
config.sys. If n ^ 45, the number of the file handles is sufficient can quit this
routine.
Step 3(d): To edit the Conflg.sys file, type EDLIN C:\CONFIG.SYS at the DOS prompt
(refer to Figure 2.3).
Step 3(e): At the asterisk(*), type the
letter L and press
< Enter >.
Step 3(f): At the next asterisk, type the
number (for example,
1, 2, 3, . . .) corresponding
to the line containing
FILES = « and press
< Enter >.
Step 3(g): At the next asterisk, type
FILES = 45 and press
< Enter >.
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Step 3 (h): At the next asterisk, type the letter E and press < Enter >.
Step 3(i): You must now reboot your computer by either turning your computer off and on or
by simultaneously pressing the , , and keys. Now try to
run the system.
Step 4: If the previous steps do not work, describe the nature of the error to your computer support
personnel or to a VISITT hotline representative at 800-245-4505 or 703-883-8448. Either
person will be able to help you get your VISITT system back on line and ready to perform
searches.
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2.5
YISTTT Standard Features
VISITT contains standard selection screens and uses standard features so you can learn the program faster
and use it more efficiently. Table 3 below details each standard feature and explains how to operate the
feature.
Table 3: Standard Keyboard Commands
Command
Command Operation
Returning to
Previous Screen
Use the Escape key (abbreviated in this manual and on your
computer keyboard as ) to leave VISITT operations and
selections. For example, if you are in a VISITT look-up table or
in a search category of the main menu, the key will return
you to the previous screen or the main menu, depending on where
you were when you pressed .
Selecting an Item
Use the < Enter > key to tell VISITT to accept any entries or
perform a highlighted option you want to select, or to move your
position within the program from a specific search category to its
submenu. < Enter > always is used to make a selection within a
look-up table: when selecting an item from a look-up table,
< Enter > will select or de-select a highlighted item.
Highlighting with
Arrow Keys
t I keys are used throughout the VISITT program to move from
one main menu search category to another, or to scroll through a
submenu or look-up table, t * keys will move your cursor
horizontally across a selection of menu items, or vertically through
a submenu or table. You can type the first character of the name
of any menu item to make a selection as an alternative to
highlighting the menu item and pressing < Enter >.
Help
Use the key to get Help. When you are in any of
VISITT's search categories, submenus, or tables, pressing
will generate a Help Window on your screen with directions for
the specific place hi the VISITT system from which you asked for
help. You can exit any help window by pressing .
Memo Fields
Memo fields are used at several points in the VISITT system to
allow you access to additional information specific to a data field
on a Vendor Information Record. The memo fields contain
descriptions of a treatment technology's performance or
specifications.
Use the key to access memo fields relevant to the general
information record, pilot- and full-scale records, and estimated
price range record. Whenever the option is available for
use hi a specific screen, the feature will be noted in a message at
the bottom of the screen, along with several other standard feature
options applicable to that screen or operation.
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Table 3: Standard Keyboard Commands (continued)
Command
Command Operation
Print
Use"the key to access the print features in the system.
Whenever the option is available for use in a specific
screen or record, the feature's availability will be noted at the
bottom of the screen, along with several other options that are
applicable to that screen or record. >-
Use the 11 keys to move from option to option within the print
screen.
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3.0 STANDARD OPERATIONS
There are four distinct operations in the VISITT system: "Select Search Criteria," "Perform Search,"
"Clear .Search Criteria," and "Print." Each of the four operations always will perform in the same
manner, regardless of the search category in which you want to perform an operation. VISITT is
structured so that any search category can be narrowed to a more specific topic through its "Select Search
Criteria" submenu arid through each search criterion's look-up table items. :
3.1 Searching for Records
"Select Search Criteria" allows you to specify and select parameters of a search relative to a search
category. This operation allows you to select specific technologies, locations, vendors, wastes, or
contaminants to limit the search to only the information that is useful to you.
Each search category — Waste, Technology, Vendor, and Site — has its own unique set of parameters
that are displayed in a submenu of the search category (see Section 3.0 for more information about search
categories and their submenus). From the submenu, you may select one .or several limits on the search
operation. You can use the parameters either to expand or to restrict the scope of your search.
3.1.1 Building A Query
Figure 3.1 illustrates the "Select
Search Criteria" screen and its major
features: (1) the search category, (2)
the search criteria submenu, and (3)
the search criterion look-up table.
These components establish the
parameters of the query you use to
search for records.
The search category shown in Figure
3.1— Waste — has a search criteria
submenu. Each search criterion that
you select from the submenu to help
you focus your information search
has a search criterion look-up table
unique to that search criterion. From
this look-up table, you will select
items referred to in VISITT as search
values.
In Figure 3.1, the search category Waste has a search criteria submenu composed of four criteria:
Contaminant Group, Contaminant Data, Media, and Waste Source. The search criterion
Contaminant Group has been selected to start building a search, and the search criterion look-up table
SEARCH BY UASTE DESCRIPTION
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Contaminant Groups appears to the right of the submenu. The look-up table contains search values —
in the example, Dioxins/Furans — relevant to the search criterion.
3.1.2 Selecting Key Terms for the Query
To obtain the innovative treatment technology information contained in VISITT through a search of the
database, you must first choose a number of search values that will help VISITT obtain the specific types
of information you want to examine. This process is known as building a query.
You can build a query by following these steps:
Step 1: Choose a Search Category
Choose a search category from the main menu by moving the highlight with the 11 keys and
press , or just press the first letter of the desired option. The "Search by ..." screen
will appear.
Step 2: Select Search Criteria
The "Search by ..." screen features a menu of three operations. "Select Search Criteria" will
automatically be highlighted. Press < Enter >. The search criteria submenu will appear.
Step 3: Choose a Search Criterion
Select a search criterion from the submenu by moving the highlight with the 11 keys to a
single criterion. Press < Enter >.
Step 4: Choose Potentially Could Be Treated or Actually Treated Option
When choosing a search value from the Contaminant Group, Media, or Waste Source search
criteria, you must select "ACTUALLY Treated Only," or "POTENTIALLY Could Be Treated
or ACTUALLY Treated" to specify whether you want to build a query based on values that
vendors actually have treated at a site or in a laboratory, or values that actually have been
treated or potentially could be treated (values not necessarily proven to have been treated).
Highlight the desired specification with the t i keys and press < Enter >. The selected search
criterion look-up table will appear to the right of the search criteria submenu.
Step 5: Choose Search Values
Select a search value from the look-up table by moving the highlight with the t i keys to the
position that features the value you want to include in your search, or just press the first letter
of the desired value. Press < Enter > to select that value. When the search value has been
selected, a small check mark will appear in the right-hand margin of the look-up table. Press
to exit the look-up table.
Additional search values:
Step 6: Choose Additional Search Values and Selection Logic
Select as many search values as you wish from a look-up table. If you make multiple
selections from a look-up table, VISITT will set the selection logic automatically to "OR."
This "OR" logic broadens your search to cover as many instances as exist in the database in
which one or more of the search values match a technology record.
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If you wish to create a query that searches for a technology that addresses a unique
combination of search criteria from the same look-up table or several different look-up tables,
you must use the "AND" logic. "AND" logic will narrow or focus your search considerably.
However, logic that is too selective (too many search values linked by "AND") may result in
failure to identify any technologies that meet your criteria.
To select "AND" logic, you must exit the look-up table from which you have made your first
search value selection by pressing < Esc >. You may choose either (a) to reenter the submenu
look-up table by pressing < Enter > once again, or (b) to enter a different submenu look-up
table. In either case, VISITT will produce the And/Or Logic Window and prompt you to
choose the logic you want to use in your search. Highlight "AND" and press < Enter > to
select "AND" logic (for an illustration of logic selection and an example of the logic process,
see section 3.1.4 below).
Step 7: Remove Search Values
If you decide that you do not want to include a search value that you have just selected, move
the highlight with the 11 keys to that value, or just press the first letter of the selected value.
Press < Enter > once again. You thus will deselect the search value, and the check mark will
be removed from the right-hand margin of the look-up table. This operation will remove the
search value from the set of search parameters you are creating.
Step 8: Load Selected Criteria
You may now load these selected criteria into the "Select Search Criteria" screen by pressing
. This operation will allow you to "back out" of the look-up table and return to the
submenu, where you can select more criteria and their search values to complement your data
search. If you are satisfied with the search parameters that you have chosen, press
to "back out" of the submenu to the "Select Search Criteria" operation screen.
Step 9: Lock Selected Criteria
If you are satisfied with the search parameters shown on the "Select Search Criteria" operation
screen, move the highlight with the t * keys to "Perform Search" on the horizontal menu and
press < Enter >, or just press the letter P. To begin the search of the database, please refer
to Section 3.2.
Step 10: Clear Selected Criteria
If you are dissatisfied with the search parameters shown on the "Select Search Criteria"
operation screen, move the highlight with the 11 keys to "Clear Criteria" on the horizontal
menu and press < Enter >, or just press the letter C.
3.1.3 Focusing a Query by Specifying Potentially Could Be Treated or Actually Treated Criteria
When choosing a search value from the Contaminant Group, Media, or Waste Source search criteria,
you may limit your search to include only those technologies for which vendors have specified that they
actually have treated your selected Contaminant Group, Media, or Waste Source. You can expand
your search to also include those technologies for which vendors have specified that they actually have
treated or potentially could treat your selected Contaminant Group, Media, or Waste Source.
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When choosing a search value from
the Contaminant Group, Media, or
Waste Source search criteria, you
must select "ACTUALLY Treated
Only" or "POTENTIALLY Could Be
Treated or ACTUALLY Treated"
(refer to Figure 3.2) to specify
whether you want to build a query
based on values that vendors actually
have treated at a site or in a
laboratory, or values that actually
have been treated or potentially could
be treated (values not necessarily
proven to have been treated).
Highlight the desired specification
with the 11 keys and press
< Enter >. The selected search
criterion look-up table will appear to
the right of the search criteria
submenu.
,-SErtRCH By MrtSTE BESCIHBMDN:
Select search criteria
Ferfom search
Clear criteria
elect Option With Cursor^ IF-I3 fipr M&lpi -fj^pJ^wQuit^,
Figure 3.2: Potentially Could Be Treated or Actually
Treated Option Window
3.1.4 Focusing a Query with And/Or Logic
Choosing the type of logic employed in your search allows you to focus or expand the search criteria,
so that you can obtain the exact type of vendor and technology records you want. This logic value allows
you to search for a technology that treats Soil and Sludge media, for example, or to search for a
technology that treats Halogenated Volatiles or Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB).
Whenever you begin building your
query by selecting search values from
more than one type of search
criterion, VISITT will prompt you to
decide which type of logic you want
to employ by making a selection from
the And/Or Logic Window (refer to
Figure 3.3). "AND" allows you to
narrow the search to a unique set of
search values that you specify. "OR"
allows you to broaden your search to
cover as many instances as exist in
the database in which one or more of
the search values match a technology
record. Figure 3.3: And/Or Logic Window
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Example of And/Or Logic in a Search or Query
You decide to search for a technology that treats any one of a,set of specific wastes. The Or
logic will be engaged automatically as you select contaminants from the look-up table. If you
want to find a technology that treats any one of those specific wastes while they are situated
in a Certain medium - in ground water, for example -- you'll select the Media search
criterion from the submenu. I, , ,r -'
7 , ' ' "' , : ?" - ,' , " '* ,4. '' ' '
As you do so, VISITT will prompt you for "And/Or." If you select Or logic, VISIT! will
obtain records that match only your contaminant search values and only your "media search
values «< but the technologies retrieved from the database may not address both sets of search
values in combination, - - -•• ' \ „'",', '"'''
f ? - .. s ,, *Cf . f. 2 <-..'• f 'v f
,} / ,,' •., »'-. -"--' '-'' - ' f - '
Selecting And logic> on th& other hand» allows you to retrieve those technologies that address
both sets of search values in combination, that is, those technologies that treat halogenated
volatiles in ground water in situ, - ,'\ ,, , ., , / ,„;
"OR" is the default logic selection: do nothing and VISITT will insert "OR" as the logic discriminator
when making your search and retrieving your records.
"AND" is a selected logic: if you wish to select it, you must choose it when prompted to do so by
VISITT during your search criteria and search value selection process.
3.2 Performing a Search
The "Perform Search" command
initiates the actual search through the
VISITT database for the information
you previously specified through the
"Select Search Criteria" operation.
When you initiate this operation,
VISITT will provide you with a list
of innovative technology vendors and
their treatment technologies (refer to
Figure 3.4) that correspond to the set
of search criteria that you had
specified earlier. (The technologies
are organized by technology type and,
within type, by developmental status,
that is, bench scale, pilot scale, and
full scale.)
UENDORVTECHNOLOGYUIST,
I i!"M!i<' Mil! -i. dJ hl-hiJ'i4 H'J'N1"'' I IruiJ'fcMyAiirfu
Selected 13 of 139 Technologies Available in the Database
Mn!
Names
Technology IXjpes
Status
B » S RESEAUCH, INC.
BOGART EhUIRONMEMTflL SERVICES,
ELI ECO LOGIC INTERNATIONAL, I
BECD ENGINEERING COMPflHY
BIOTHOL, INC.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION CDWftNY
WESTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
IT CORPOHATIOM
ROY. F. WESTOM, INC.
RUST REMEDIAL SERUICES, INC.
SEAUIEW THERMAL SYSTEMS
SOILTECH ATP SYSTEMS, INC.
GEOSfiFE CORFORATIOM
BIOREMEDIATIOti - IN SITU SOIL
BIQREHEDIflTION - SLURRY PHASE
CHEMICAL TREATMENT - OTHER
OFF-GAS TREATMENT
SOIL UftSHING
SOLUEMT EXTRACTION
THERMflL DESORPTION
THERMAL DESORPTION - OFF GAS TRE
THERMflL DESORPTION - OFF GAS TRE
THERMftL DESORPTION - OFF GAS TRE
THERMAL DESORPTION - OFF GAS TRE
THERMftL DESORPTION - OFF GAS TRE
UITRIF1CATION - OFF GAS TREATED
FULL
FULL
PILOT
FULL
PILOT
FULL
PILOT
PILOT
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
CEsbl ^tb Retupn;;
Figure 3.4: Vendor/Technology List
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3.2.1 Preparing for a Search
If you have not already selected a set of search parameters through the "Select Search Criteria" operation,
please refer to Section 3.1.2 before proceeding.
If you have built your search query by selecting specific search criteria and search values by following
the steps outlined in Section 3.1.2, you are now ready to perform a search.
3.2.2 Performing a Search
Performing a search to retrieve vendor information records is simple.
Step 1: Select "Perform Search" by moving the highlight across the menu of the "Search by ..." screen
to "Perform Search" and press < Enter >, or just press the letter P. The Vendor/Technology
List will appear.
Step 2: Select a specific vendor and technology from the list with your 11 keys and press < Enter >.
At this point, the General Vendor Information record that you selected will be displayed.
Step 3: When you are finished viewing the information about a selected vendor and treatment
technology, press , and you will return once again to the Vendor/Technology List. If
you wish to perform another search, press , and move the highlight across the menu
to "Clear Criteria" and press < Enter >, or just press the letter C. If you would like to view
the records of another vendor and its associated treatment technology from the list, select
another line-item with the 11 keys, and press < Enter > to view the complete records of
another vendor and its innovative treatment technology.
33 Printing the Results of a Search: How to use the Print Operation
Version 2.0 provides you with expanded printing capabilities that make it easier to print information on
vendors and technologies found in your query and to examine the technologies in relation to each other.
In addition, VISITT 2.0 provides the user with a print preview option (refer to Section 3.3.4) that enables
you to scroll through the selected print data on the screen before printing.
Use the < E3 > key to access the print features in the system. Whenever the < F3 > printing option can
be used in VISITT, its availability will be noted at the bottom of the screen, along with several other
options relevant to that screen or record. Printing is available for look-up tables, statistical summaries,
the vendor and technology lists, and specific vendor information.
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3.3.1 Print Look-Up Tables
If you want to print the information
found in the look-up tables (refer to
Figure 3,5), such as Contaminant
Groups, Technology Types, or
Vendor Names, press , and
follow the printing operations
explained in Sections 3.3.4 and 3.3.5.
SEAHCH BY UASTC
Contaminant Groups
ntanlnant Group
taminant Data
ia
ste Source
HALOGENATED UOLAT1LES
HALOGEHATED SEMIUOLATILES
NOHHALOGEIMTED UOUYTILES
NOHHALOGENATED SEMIUOLATILES
ORGANIC PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES
DIOXINS/FURANS
PCBs
POLWUJCLEAR ABOMATICS CPNAs)
SOLUEHTS
flENZENE-TOI^ENE-ETHYLBENZENE-XVLENE CBTEX)
!iiuiii»i!ifr"ii,iiijiijfipji ifiii* iniMi,!]1! i i is' .
First Letter to Locate. l«]^lPgDn/PgUp] to Scroll, [Enter] to Select
tFl] for Help. IF31 to Print, [Esc] to Return
Figure 3.5: Print Look-Up Tables
3.3.2 Report Options Window
Printing at the Vendor/Technology
List screen allows you to print
information from more than one
vendor record, using the Report
Options Window (refer to Figure
3.6). Printing at this stage allows
you to obtain information from all the
vendor records that have been found
through your query.
Pressing when you are
positioned at the Vendor/Technology
List will produce the Report Options
Window. In the Report Options
Window,' you are given a list of
informational options:
Selected 13 of 139 Technologies Available in the Database
REPORT OPTIONS'
chno logy Ttjpes
Status
I UendorSTechnology List
\Descript iwe.--I)ifprmat ion :
Estimated Price Ran'gej
Summary of Perf gi'mancE
RBiii'eseritatiM; Frujci;ts
Auai lable-Ref^erencRS. [ =
Waste Ajpplicat^iortsv
Bencljr-ScdVe.' 'lolormat ion
PiIfat-Sqalc 'JutorniatioW,
FiilifSuale/.litfurnMtiui) \
All Iiifprnatloxir" :
3IQREMEDIATION - IN SITU SOIL
BlQREHEDIftTION - SLURRY PHASE
HEMICAL TREATMENT - OTHER
flFF-GAS TREATtCHT
OIL WASHING
LUEMT EJCTRftCTIOH
ERMflL DESORFTION
DESORPTION - OFF GAS THE
DESORPTION - OFF GAS TRE
AL DESORPTION - OFF GAS TRE
DESORPTION - OFF GAS TRE
HERMflL DESORPTION - OFF GAS TRE
JITBIF1CATION - OFF GAS TREATED
FULL
FULL
PILOT
FULL
PILOT
FULL
PILOT
PILOT
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
[fil to ScrBlli':CEirter]t(iiSelect,tESc] Previous Screen
Figure 3.6: Report Options Window
Vendor/Technology List
Descriptive Information
Estimated Price Range
Summary of Performance
Representative Projects
Available References
Waste Applications
Bench-Scale Information
Pilot-Scale Information
Full-Scale Information
All Information
You may select one option from the list for each printing job or select the All Information option to print
all data. To print the Vendor/Technology List, highlight Vendor/Technology List and press < Enter >,
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or just press the letter V, and then follow the printing operations described in Sections 3.3.4 and 3.3.5.
Printing the Vendor/Technology List will give you the complete list (as shown on the screen) of vendors,
technologies, and their respective scales of development for the technologies found in your search.
If you want to print descriptive information for all the technologies found through your query, highlight
Descriptive Information and press < Enter >, or just press the letter D, and then follow the printing
operations described in Sections 3.3.4 and 3.3.5. The Descriptive Information option includes the
technology description, highlights, limitations, and other comments found in Other Information Options
on the General Vendor Information screen discussed in Section 3.3.3.
To print the information from any of the other information options in the Report Options Window,
highlight the desired option and press < Enter >, or just press the first letter of the desired option, and
then follow the printing operations explained in Sections 3.3.4 and 3.3.5.
Example of Print Report Options
You want to compare the performance data for all the soi^washing technologies m VISITF.
You begin by selecting the search category Technology and the search value Soil Washing.
After establishing your search criteria and performing your search, VISJTT will provide you
with a Vendor/Technology List. At this point* press < E3> and' the print Report Options
Window will appear. Highlight Summary of Performance and press < Enter >, or ju&t
press'the letter S. Follow the printing operations explained in Sections 3,3.4 and 35.5* and
VlSmr will provide you with a printout of all the summary of performance data for all
soil washing technologies in VISTTT, ' ~- ^-]--
3.3.3 Print Selection Window
Pressing the print key when
you are positioned at the General
Vendor Information screen will
allow you to choose between two
choices: (1) printing all the
information available about the
selected vendor or (2) printing only
the information on the highlighted
selection from Other Information
Options.
To print all record information,
simply press the key while
the General Vendor Information
screen is displayed. The Print
Selection Window (refer to Figure
3.7) will appear and prompt you to
GENERAL UENDOB IMFORMnTlON
B a S RESEARCH, INC.
BIOREMED1ATION - IN SITU SOIL
Trade Name....: Step 1 Achie]
Uendor Address: 803Z Coraet R]
Embarrass, rl [Print Highlighted Option
Contact : H. U. Lashmell
Phone : CE18) 984-3
ICTM)
Updated:
0^-23/93
Status : Full-Scale
EPA SITE Energing Technology Frogran: No
EPA SITE Demonstration : No
Registered Trademark: Ves
Technology Patented : No
Patent Pending : No
Description
Highlights
Limitations
Other Corimcnts
, KOUier Iiifurnutiun Opliujis>
| Uaste Apnlinatlons- ftUiilahle References .
Summary of.Performance Bench-Scale Information
Representative Projects P;tlot-Scale Information
Estimated Price Range Fill 1-Scale" Information
»l to Scroll,' [EiiterT to S^^^
Figure 3.7: Print Selection Window
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choose between printing the full record or printing the highlighted option. Highlight "Print All Options"
with the t * keys, and press . Your printout will be sent to the screen for a print preview.
To obtain a hard copy, follow the printing operations explained in Sections 3.3.4 and 3.3.5.
To print a highlighted information option, first highlight one of the 12 Other Information Options
displayed at the bottom of the General Vendor Information screen. Next, press < E3 > to generate the
Print Selection Window. Highlight "Print Highlighted Option" with the t 4 keys, and press .
The Print Preview screen will appear.
3.3.4 Print Preview
After you have chosen the data that
you want to print and before VISITT
sends the data to the printer or a file,
the system provides you with a print
preview (refer to Figure 3.8). After
activating a printing process with the
key, VISITT will take a
moment to prepare for the print
preview. Print previews that require
extended time to compile will be
accompanied by a percentage bar
indicator that will inform you when
the print preview will be ready. The
print preview displays the desired
information on consecutive screens
that you can view by scrolling with
the t 4 keys. This option allows you
to view the printout data on the
screen.
3.3.5 Printing Parameters
Window
Pressing while in print
preview generates a window that
allows you to select or modify three
of the four printing operation
parameters, as shown in Figure 3.9:
"Estimated Number of Pages,"
"Current Output," "Ready," and
"Cancel." "Estimated Number of
Pages" estimates the number of pages
in the printout. You cannot modify
the number of pages in the printout,
but if the estimated number of pages
in the printout will require more time
to print than you would like, you can
Page No. 1 of 1
Uendor Name: BBS RESEARCH, INC.
Technology Type: BIOREWEDIATION - IN SITU SOIL
Technology Trade Name: Step 1 flchieve - Step 1 Microorganisms (TH
Address: B092 Comet Jtoad
City: Embarrass, Ml 55732
USfl
Contact: H. U. Lashmett
Title: Manager
Phone: (218) 984-3757
1
S*^'i^U^
Figure 3.8: Print Preview
il I,.**! tin*. 4 I 4 nU4iJ t\ I 4'II It « t },!'Hiil i I Pi iftoSn P
Uith Current Faraneters, Ti" to MO«JC Cursor
Figure 3.9: Printing Parameters Window
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abort the print operation using the "Cancel" operation. "Current Output" designates the destination of
your print operation - either a DOS file or a printer. Sending your output to a DOS file allows you to
create reports in other software packages such as WordPerfect. (NOTE: You may need some data
cleanup when you transport text from a DOS file to other software packages such as WordPerfect. Steps
one through four below describe a recommended method for importing DOS files from VISITT to
WordPerfect.) "Ready" allows you to start a print operation, and "Cancel" allows you to stop it. Table
4 below provides definitions of the components and instructions for selecting the printing operation
parameters.
Use the following steps when importing DOS files from VISITT to WordPerfect:
Step 1: After entering WordPerfect (5.0 or 5.1), simultaneously press .
Step 2: Press <1> for "DOS Text".
Step 3: Press <3> for "Retrieve (CR/LF to [SRt] in HZone)".
Step 4: Type the disk drive, directory, and file name of the DOS text file that you specified while in
VISITT. This process will take out unnecessary hard returns, but extra spaces in the text will
need to be deleted.
Table 4: Print Parameter Information and Commands
Printing Operation
Parameter
"Expected Number
of Pages"
"Current Output"
"Ready"
"Cancel"
% j- jr J j * f*p -,-&}. ' ** f r
, Instructions A
Estimates the number of pages in the printout.
Allows you to specify the destination for your print command. You may send
your information to a printer, or to a DOS file. Move the highlight with the 1 1
keys to "Current Output" and press < Enter > . A window will appear on your
screen, asking you to choose between a printer or a DOS file. Highlight your
choice with the t * keys, and press < Enter >. If you choose a DOS file as
your output destination, VISITT will prompt you to enter as the destination a file
name of up to 8 characters in length, plus a 3 character file extension. This file
will be placed automatically in the VISITT directory on your PC or network.
When you've specified a file name, press .
Sends the desired printout to your current output.
Returns you to the previous screen (pressing also will perform this
operation).
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3.4 Clearing the Key Terms from a Query with the "Clear Criteria" Command
The "Clear Criteria" command allows you to remove all the search criteria and search values, and any
And/Or Logic and Potentially Could Be Treated or Actually Treated criteria you described during the
"Select Search Criteria" operation.
To remove all the search criteria from your screen, highlight the "Clear Criteria" command and press
< Enter >, or just press the letter C.
3.5
Quit
The "Quit" operation lets you exit the search operations portion of the VISITT system and return to main
menu search categories; or, if you already are in the main menu, this option allows you to exit VISITT
and return to DOS.
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4.0 SEARCH CATEGORIES
The VISITT search categories
displayed horizontally on your screen
allow you to search through VISITT
for specific information by Waste,
Technology, Vendor, and Site (refer
to Figure 4.1) . Within each of these
search categories, there is a submenu
that identifies specific parameters, or
limits, you can place upon the search.
These search categories and submenu
parameters offer you the ability to
fine-tune your search for information.
(In addition to these search
categories, the main menu contains
two other items: Reports and
Utility. See Sections 4 and 5 for
more information on the Reports and
Utility features.) Table 5 below
provides descriptions of the search
categories and references for more
information on the features.
Figure 4.1: Main Menu Search Categories
Table 5: Overview of Main Menu Items
Category
Description
Manual
Section.
Waste
The Waste category allows you to retrieve records of treatment
technologies that address a specific type of waste. The Waste category's
submenu has four selections — Contaminant Group, Contaminant Data,
Media, and Waste Source — that help you narrow your search.
4.1
Appendix
B, D
Technology
The Technology category allows you to obtain the records of specific
types of treatment technologies. The Technology category's submenu has
five selections — Technology Type, Media, Contaminant Group,
Contaminant Data, and Status — that help you narrow your search.
4.2
Appendix
B, C, D
Vendor
The Vendor category allows you to retrieve records and vendor
information by the name or trade name of a specific vendor. This
category's submenu selections - Vendor Name, Trade Name, State,
and Country — help you narrow your vendor search.
4.3
Appendix B
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Table 5: Overview of Main Menu Items (continued)
Category
Site
Reports
Utility
Description /'
The Site category allows you to retrieve records for treatment
technologies, according to the specific site for which a technology
contained hi the database was used. The site category's submenu
selections - Site Name, Cleanup Type, State, and Country ~ help you
obtain technologies matched to type of site and type of cleanup.
This main menu feature allows you to obtain a quick summary of the
number of technologies in the VISITT database by the scale of
development for each technology type, the contaminant groups treated by
the technologies, and the number of waste sources treated by the
technologies.
This main menu feature allows you to reorder your database files
whenever you copy or move VISITT from one PC to another.
Manual
Section
4.4
Appendix B
4.0
5.0
4.1 Waste
This main menu category allows you '
to retrieve records of treatment
technologies by identifying the types
of waste to be treated. The search
parameters are contained in look-up
tables accessible through the Waste
search category submenu (refer to
Figure 4.2). To view this submenu
and its search criteria
Contaminant Group, Contaminant
Data, Media, and Waste Source:
Move the highlight with the arrow
keys along the main menu to Waste
and press < Enter >, or just press
the letter W. (If you decide that the
items in the submenu are not
appropriate for your search, simply
press to return to the main
menu.)
SEARCH BV IMSTE DESCRIPTION
Contaminant Groups
tanlnant Group
taminant Data
ia
ste Source
ORGANIC
HALOGENATED UOLATILES
HALQGENATED SEMIUDLATILES
NONHALOGENATED UOLATILES
NOHHALOGEHATED SEM]UOLATILES
ORGANIC PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES
FCBs
FOLVNUCLEAR AROWTICS CFNAs)
SOLUENTS
BENZEWE-TuXUENE-ETWlBENZENE-mENE CBTEX)
First Letter to Locate.' [Ul/EPgDn/PglJpYto" Scroll, [Enter] to Select
[Fll for Help, IF31 to Print, [Esc] to Return
Figure 4.2: Search by Waste Description: Submenu
and Look-up Table
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Select search criteria
Perform search
ll
(Actual) HALOGEHATED YOLftTILES
(Actual) SOIL (IN SITU)
(Potential) INDUSTRIE. LANDFILLS
Contanlnant Group
Media
Waste Source
Appendix B provides lull
descriptions of each submenu
item in the Waste category.
Appendix D lists the
contaminant group codes for
hazardous substances.
Figure 4.3: Sample Query by Waste Category
Example of a Search Using the Waste Category
If you are interested in looking up all the technologies available for treating Soil (in sJtu)
coBtamimtedwitkHalogenated Yolatiles; "' ,
Select Contaminant Cfroup from the submenu,, press < Enter >, and select Halogenated
Voiatiles from the Contaminant Group Lookup Table. Press . ,, '
. Then select Media from the submenu, press' <Łnter >, specify "POTENTIALLY Could
Be Treated or Actually Treated" option, and select Soil (in situ) from the Media look-up
table. Press . • f, .-> ' ^,, ,-:' "; /''' - /
' Then seleict Waste Source from, the submenu, press 3 specify And/Or logic,
and select Industrial Landfills J&rom tfee Waste Source !oofc-up table. When you have
completed your selection process, press to lock the search criteria and search
values In place (refer to Figure 4.3).
VISITT will retrieve from the database all the technologies that meet your criteria. You then can
view them in turn or select a few to examine at length. (See Section 3.0 of the manual for
detailed Instructions on selecting search criteria and performing a search.)
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4.2 Technology
This main menu category allows you
to obtain records by identifying
specific types of treatment
technologies. The search parameters
Technology Type, Media,
Contaminant Group, Status, and
Contaminant Data — are contained
in look-up tables accessible through
the Technology search category's
submenu (refer to Figure 4.4). To
view this submenu and its search
criteria:
SEARCH By TECHNOLOGY
Logic Search Criterion Search Uialues
chnology Type
ftia
ontaMinant Group
ontaMinant Data
Status
Technology Type
LIU EXTKACT1UN
IB SPARGING - IN SITU GROUND HATCH
BIOREMEDIATIDN - GENERAL
BIOBEMEDIATION - IN SITU GROUND HOTTER
BIOREMEDIATIDN - IN SITU LAGOON
BIOREMEDIATION - IN SITU SOIL
BIOREMEDIATIDN - SLURRY PHASE
BIOREMEDIATION - SOLID PHASE
BIOUENTING
CHEMICAL TREATMENT - DECHLODINATION
CHEMICAL TREATMENT - OTHER
,1!!. .11,1
10111111,1]
First Letter to Locate, mi/tPgDrv-PgUp] to Scroll, [Enter] to S
CF1] for Help. CF33 to Print, [Esc] to Return
ilect
Figure 4.4: Search by Technology: Submenu
and Look-up Table
Move the highlight with the 11 keys along the main menu to Technology and press < Enter >, or just
press the letter T. (If you decide that the items in the submenu are not appropriate to your search, simply
press to return to the main menu.) .
Select search criteria Ferforit search Clear criteria
•|7TtTTt7^T^::f]p|^
; lU^yULiyJJJi™
Logic Search Criterion Search Ualues
Technology Type
OR Hedla
! 6KB ContaMinant Group
' OR Contuilnant Group
SOIL UASHING
(Actual) SOIL (IN SITU)
(Potential) HALOGENATED UOLAT1LES
(Potential) SOLVENTS
Quit
i;(;f.|i}ii.t'j: I ff ,i" f (n)|i!
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Example of a Search Using Technology Category
If you are interested ia a certain kind of treatment that works oa a particalar medium - Soil
Wnshiitji for Solvent or Haiogenated Yoi»ttt$$, for example ~ aftl you want to leara If there
. are any teehnofogtes offered by vendors thaŁ adhere to the treatment process you have ia mind:
Select Technology Type from the submenu,, press <.Enter >, and select Soil Washing
%, ifcoin 1fe& Technology Types look-up table: Press
Then. seta* Media & * specify &e "JPOTJEKTIALLY
Could Be Treated or Actually Treated" option, and select Soil (in situ) from the Media
look-up tebie* J»ress \ -'
Last, select Contaminant Group from the submenu, press < Enter >, specify And/Or
log!0? a«d sele& BaJogenstfctf Vol^tileis aad S0lĄenfe 6»m tfee Contantinani Group
look-t^p table* Wfceat you nave cot»pieted your selection process* press to lode
' ^rteria a|i - ihl'.f, Ml ,i"j <.'?. iJ ...
First Letter to Locate, ITil^li'gDnxPgUp] to Scroll, [Enter] to Select
[Fll for Help. IF3] to Print,.tEsc] to Return
Figure 4.6: Search by Vendor: Submenu
and Look-up Table
Move your highlight with the t i keys along the main menu to Vendor and press < Enter >, or just
press the letter V. Highlight "Select Search Criteria," and press < Enter > . (If you decide that the items
in the submenu are not appropriate to your search, simply, press < Esc> to return to the main menu and
its other search categories.)
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Select search criteria
'' ' " *L __
•1 teflon
SEARCH BY VENDOR
fertorm search
Clear criteria
Quit
OB
OR
OR
OR
Trade Ha.
Trade Ha.
State
State
State
"ALKft/SORB" PROCESS
AGENT 313
HA
HJ
HV
Select Option With Cursor, IF1] for Help, [Esc] to Quit
Figure 4.7: Sample Query by Vendor Category
Appendix B provides full
descriptions of each of the
submenu items in the
Vendor category.
When to Use the Vendor Category
If you know the vendor,, but not the technology type* or if you know the trade name of a
treatment technology but do not know the name of the vendof that offers it, «$e. the Vendor
search category to retrieve any records in VISITT that correspond to the information you do have
(refer to Figure 4.7). " ' '
4.4 Site
Use this main menu category if you
want a list of sites at which vendors
in VISITT plan to conduct or have
conducted bench-, pilot-, or full-scale
technology applications. The Site
search criteria are contained in look-
up tables accessible through the Site
search category's submenu (refer to
Figure 4.8). To view this submenu
and its search criteria — Site Name,
Cleanup Type, State, and Country:
tte Nane
leanup
tate^Provi
ntr
ALCOA FACILITY
ALUAHEZ BROS. SOIL TBEATffiNT FACILITY
Amco OIL corf AMY
AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY
AMTRAK RAILROAD PROPERTY
ANDEflSON DEVELOPMENT CO.
API M1STES
ARSENAL
AZ STATE UHIUERSITY
BABCOCK AND UILCOX
First Letter to Locate, [UJ/IPgDn/PgUpJ to Scroll, [Enter] to Select
tFU for Help, IF31 to Print, [Esc] to Return
Figure 4.8: Search by Site: Submenu and Look-up Table
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Move the highlight along the main menu to Site and press < Enter >, or just press the letter S.
Highlight "Select Search Criteria," and press . (If you decide that the items in the submenu
are not appropriate to your search, simply press < Esc> to return to the main menu.)
.SEhRCH BY SITE
ALUftREZ BROS. SOIL TKEATfEhT FACILITY
RESEARCH
Appendix B provides
full descriptions of each
of the submenu items in
the Site category.
Figure 4.9: Sample Query by Site Category
When to Use the Site Category
If you know the name of a site, use the Site category to retrieve records on treatment
technologies used at that $ite and to obtain information on the contaminant^ media, or
sources that the site-specific technology addressed (refer to Figure 4.9).
3.1
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5.0 REPORTS
This main menu feature allows you to get a quick summary of the number of technologies in the VISITT
database in three areas: Technologies by Scale of Development, Contaminant Grdup(s) Treated, and
Industries and Site Types Addressed. To view the reports, move the highlight along the main menu
to Report and press < Enter >, or just press the letter R. The reports are displayed on seven
consecutive screens.
5.1 Technologies by Scale of Development
This three-screen report lists the technology types alphabetically and gives numbers of bench-, pilot-, and
full-scale technologies and the totals of each technology type.
5.2 Contaminant Group(s) Treated
This two-screen report contains a summary break-out of the number of treatment technologies in the
VISITT database that potentially can treat specific contaminant groups.
5.3 Industries and Site Types Addressed
This two-screen report contains a summary break-out of the number of treatment technologies in the
VISITT database that treat wastes generated by specific industrial sources and site types.
6.0 UTILITY
In addition to the search categories
located on the main menu, the Utility
option allows you to keep your
VISITT system's information
properly ordered. To access the
Utility option, move the highlight to
Utility and press < Enter >, or just
press the letter U (refer to Figure
6.1).
6.1 Reorder Files
;,SelectV:OptipA, With Ciirsor, [Fl] for jHelp, .lEscl toMDuit
Figure 6.1: Utility Submenu
This command reorders the information and its interrelationships in the database. You use this feature
when data corruption is detected by the VISITT system. If data corruption occurs, simply execute the
"Reorder Files" command to reindex your database.
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7.0 THE VENDOR INFORMATION RECORD
The principal unit of information contained in the VISITT database is called the Vendor Information
Record. Each record contains the key words and criteria that match the submenu selection criteria you
specify during your "Select Search Criteria" selection operations. The Vendor Information Record has
two parts: (1) the General Vendor Information screen and (2) the Other Information Options
submenu. Figure 7.1 shows the General Vendor Information screen and its components.
The General Vendor Information screen supplies the vendor's name and address, the technology type
and trade name, the status of the technology's application (bench, pilot, or full scale), indication whether
the technology is included in EPA's SITE program (see Appendix A for more information on EPA's
SITE program), trademark and patent information, and a contact name and phone number.
The Other Information Options
submenu furnishes descriptions of the
technology and available performance
information (refer to Figure 7.1).
This submenu's twelve options are
listed below and are described in
more detail in the sections that
follow.
• Description
• Highlights
• Limitations
• Other Comments
• Waste Applications
• Summary of Performance
• Representative Projects
• Estimated Price Range
« Available References
• Bench-Scale Information
• Pilot-Scale Information
• Full-Scale Information
:;GENEPnL UENDDR IMFORMrtTIGN
ti:li!Rl » 1,'ltt :iJ 4 J 1>
!,'! *! I l*iIliTFT,,h ,
ELI ECO LOGIC INTERNATIONAL, IHC.
CHEMICAL TREATMENT - OTHER
Trade Hame ---- : ECO LOGIC Process
Vendor Address: 143 Dennis Street
Rockuood. ON NOB 2KB, Canada
Contact ....... : Jia Nash
Phone ......... : (5195 856-9591 Fax: (519) B56-9235
Updated:!
QZ/02/93B
Status : Pilot-Scale
EPA SITE Energing Technology Program: Yes
EPA SITE Demonstration : Yes
Registered Trademark: Yes
Technology Patented : Yes
Patent Pending : No
HigHllghts.
Limitations —
Othdr Commerits
,' j[
Uaste^AnnlIcatinns . Auailahlfi References \-
,Su!mmary ofi Performance Bench-Scale Information
Representative Projects .Pilot-Scale Information
Estimated Price. RaVrac^ ; Full-Scale Information
Figure 7.1: General Vendor Information Screen
For options with multiple screens, the current screen being viewed and its position relative to the total
number of screens is indicated by the expression "Record (or Screen) x of n," where x is the current
record (or screen) and n is the total number of records (or screens).
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7.1 Description
The Description option provides a
brief general description of the
treatment process (Figure 7.2). The
description includes important
operating principles that apply to the
technology, the key treatment
processing steps, any unique features
of the technology, and an indication
whether the full-scale system is or
will be batch, continuous, or
semicontinuous.
7.2 Highlights
The Highlights option provides a
description of the principal features of
the innovative treatment technology,
focusing on such considerations as the
technology's treatment niche and its
advantages over other technologies
(Figure 7.3).
DESCRIPTION
-
Vendor
Technology Type:
1C INTERNATIONAL, I
CHEMICAL TREATMENT - OTHER
The ECO LOGIC process Is based on the gas-phase thema-cheMlcal
reduction reaction of hydrogen with organic and chlorinated organic
compounds at elevated temperatures to produce smaller, lighter
hydrocarbons. In the case of PCBs, the products of the reaction arc
primarily methane and hydrogen chloride. This reaction is enhanced by
the presence of uater. Uhstc preheated to 153 degrees C Is
transferred continuously to the process reactor for further heating to
968 degrees C. Heavy inorganic participate is removed as grit and
fine particulate and gases pass through * retention zone where the
reduction reaction takes place. Once through the retention zone/ the
gases enter a scrubber uhere .heat, partlculates. Later, and acid are
removed. Gases leaving the scrubber consist mainly of hydrogen and
Methane and 95X of this gas is recirculated back into the reactor. The
Use tPoDn-^FoUp]" for* NextxPreyions Screenj [IEsc ] to Fe~turn
Figure 7.2: Description Technology Screen
Uendor
Technology Type
. .............
ELI ECO LOGIC INTERNATIO
CHEMICAL TREATMENT - OTHER
...
INC
The ECO LOGIC process Is ideally suited to uastes that are primarily
aqueous, such as harbour sediment, lagoon sludges, and landfill
leachates. Other uaste matrices, such as contaminated soil,
contaminated oils and solvents, pesticide uastes, chemical warfare
agents, and industrial effluents can also be treated.
Advantages over incineration are many. Because there is no free
oxygen in the system, the possibility of dioxin or furan formation is
eliminated. The ECO LOGIC process uses hydrogen to reduce organic
compounds, whereas incinerators combine the organic compounds with
oxygen, usually obtained from the air. Air is only 2&x of oxygen, so
an incinerator must accommodate the large volume of excess nitrogen
uhich substantially adds to the size of equipment required for the
<3creen 1 of Z>
Use [PgDivFgUp] for Next/Previous Screen, |lEscl to Return
Figure 7.3: Highlights Screen
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7.3 Limitations
The Limitations option, a submenu
selection on the General Vendor
Information screen, is a brief
description of the key factors that
could affect the applicability or the
performance of the innovative
treatment technology (Figure 7.4).
LIMITftTIONS
Oendor Mane:
Technology Type:
LI ECO LOGIC
CHEMICAL TREATMENT
uli MM
INC.
OTHER
For the pilot-scale unit, the greatest technology limitation is the
size of part leu late that can be processed. This is a materials
handling problem and is not a factor with destruction efficiency.
Currently, particulatc greater than 5 Millimeters (m) in diameter
•ust be screened from the waste feed and washed. These washings can
be processed. ft full-scale unit will be capable of handling larger
particulate as uell as prouiding continuous uaste feed capabilities
for soils remediation.
It should be noted that the ECO LOGIC process only destroys the
organic content of the uaste. Heauy Metals pass through the system
and are concentrated in the reactor grit.
Ocreen 1 of 2>
Use [EgDivPgUpl for N4xt/Previdus Screen, lEscl to Return
Figure 7.4: Limitations Screen
,7.4 Other Comments
The Other Comments option provides
a description written by the vendor of
the treatment technology's status,
capabilities, and experience (Figure
7.5). This screen allows the vendor
to discuss additional aspects of the
technology or its demonstrated
experience.
.
Vendor Name 'ELI ECO LOGIC INTERNATIONAL, IMC
Technology Type: CHEMICAL TREATMENT - OTHER
A pilot-scale field demonstration unit uas tested at Hamilton Harbour
betueen Hay and flugust of 1991. During this time, approximately ZQ
cubic meters of FAH-contaminated harbour sediment was processed. One
of the performance test runs processed uaste that was spiked with FCB
oil to a concentration level of 509 ppn PCBs. All tests indicated a
destruction remoual efficiency of 39.9999X or better and uere audited
by Environment Canada.
A full-scale unit is currently being designed that uill have the
capacity to treat soils at a rate of 130 tons per day.
TSCA Permit coincided with the SITE deno. SITE demo schedule:
Use-'tPgD'riXPoUp] for Next/Previous Screen, .lEscl ,to Return
Figure 7.5: Other Comments Screen
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7.5 Waste Applications
The Waste Applications option
provides specific information on the
following:
* The wastes or media that the
vendor actually has treated or
those that the technology
potentially can treat (Figure
7.6),
• The potential or actual
contaminant groups treated by
the technology, and
• The potential or actual
industrial sources or site types
that the technology can address.
WrtSTE APPLICATIONS
iHlljMMi^lij'j'Jl!
.1>MAIM i \fav.iM'I'l !•» ii.iiwy.wr.i.ws.tw) iUiMWWK WMi t<
ELI ECO LOGIC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CHEMICAL TREATMENT - OTHEH
Screen 1 of 3
Media Treated.
Actual(Potential
Soil Cin situ)
J _ Soil tex situ)
•I _ Sludge (Does not Include
Municipal seuage sludge)
_ J Solid Ce.g.. slag)
Actual IPotential
Natural sediment Cin situ)
J _ Natural sediment Cex situ)
Ground uater in situ
_ J" Qrf-gas generated from a
primary Innovative
treatment technology
Use [PgDn/PgUp] for'Next/PreOious Screen,
Figure 7.6: Waste Applications Screen
7.6 Summary of Performance
The Summary of Performance option
presents specific contaminants,
contaminant groups, or pollutant
parameters for which the vendor has
provided performance data. The data
provided are not comprehensive, but
best represent the performance of the
technology. Each of these items will
appear on two consecutive screens.
The primary screen in the Summary
of Performance option presents a list
of the contaminants that the
technology addresses (Figure 7.7).
Press < Enter > to access the
detailed information about the
technology's performance in treating
the contaminants listed. To scroll
from item to item, use the 11 keys.
Figure 7.7: Summary of Performance: Primary Screen
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Subsequent screens of the Summary of Performance option contain seven discrete blocks of information
relevant to the treatment technology's performance for the specified contaminant:
Contaminant or pollutant parameter
Untreated concentration range
Treated concentration range
Equipment scale used to generate the data
Matrix
Soil classification
Waste description and comments
The first four blocks of performance
information — contaminant or
pollutant parameter, untreated
concentration range, treated
concentration range, and equipment
scale — are shown in the first
Summary of Performance screen
(Figure 7.8). The latter three
performance information blocks —
matrix, soil classification, and waste
description and vendor comments —
are found on the second Summary of
Performance screen.
SUmrtRY OF PEFFORMnNCE
:i:ii»«
CHEMICAL TBEflTPtEtlT - OTHER
Contanlnant or Pollutant Parameter:
Chloroplienol
Untreated
concentrat ion
range
12 Lower Limit
to
56 Upper Unit
Treated
concentrat ion
range
HD Lower Limit
to
MB Upper Limit
•g^kg
Equipment
Scale
J Bench
_ Pilot
Full
Use"[Pg'tinxPgUii] for'"Nejrt/'Preuious Screen, IF2] to Uieu'riemo, [Esc] to Fetiirn
Figure 7.8: Summary of Performance: Secondary Screen
To view the separate memo screens "attached" to the Summary of Performance screen to find information
about waste description and vendor comments, press . A pop-up menu will appear above the
memo blocks; from it, you may select the memo you wish to review.
Use the 11 keys to move the highlight to the memo line you are interested in, and press < Enter >.
This command will draw up the information supplied by the vendor on waste description, soil
classification, and other general comments.
The current screen being viewed and its position relative to the total number of summaries for the
technology is indicated by the expression "record x of n" on the top right of the screen (x is the current
summary record; n is the total number of summaries for a technology). Use the PgUp/PgDn keys to
scroll through the screens. Pressing < Esc> will return you to the Summary of Performance screen.
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7.7 Representative Projects
The Representative Projects option is
composed of six screens that provide
detailed information on representative
projects and client references
(optional) for up to five separate
projects employing the innovative
treatment technology. The first
screen is illustrated in Figure 7.9.
Each project record consists of six
screens. The current screen being
viewed and its position relative to the
total number of projects for the
technology is indicated by the
expression "record x of n" on the top
right of the screen (x is the current
project record; n is the total number
of projects for a technology).
HEPHESENTOTIUE PROJECTS nND CLIENT REFERENCES
Record 1 of 1
ELI ECO LOGIC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CHEMICAL TREATMENT - OTHER
Screen 1 of 6
Site ttaac: Hamilton Harbour
Location
City : Hamilton, Ontario
State/Province :
Country: Canada
Project Status
Contracted (Month/year):
In Cleanup : No
Coveted (Month/year] :
08/31
Equipment scale
Bench scale
4 Pilot scale
_ Full scale
Project Took Place at Site
Named? No
At another Site (i.e., a Test
Facility)? No
Use:"'iPgbhxFgUpi for Next/Preuious""Screen',' IFZ] to Oieu Memo," [Esc] to Return I
Figure 7.9: Representative Projects and
Client References Screen
Each Representative Projects record provides the following project information:
• Site name and location
• Project status: contracted, in cleanup, or completed, and the date of the specific status
• Equipment scale of the project
• Treatment location (indicates whether the treatment took place at the site or at a test facility)
• Regulatory authority or statute (the regulatory authority under which the project was undertaken)
* Volume of material treated
• Media treated
• Contaminant groups treated
• Application type (for example, field demonstration, full-scale cleanup, or SITE demonstration
program)
• Project contacts and phone numbers (optional). (If the project is confidential, the vendor may be
listed as the contact.)
• Available literature on the project
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7.8 Estimated Price Range
The Estimated Price Range option
provides two screens, one that shows
a "ballpark" estimated price range per
unit of waste treated (Figure 7.10),
and .a second screen that shows a
ranking of specific factors that affect
the price per unit of waste treated.
ESTIMftTED PRICE RANGE
ELI ECO LOGIC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CHEMICAL TREATMENT - OTHER
Estimated price range per unit of waste treated
Screen 1 of Z
Price range:
$
9 to $
4066 per metric ton
Price estimates shown above do not always include all indirect exists
associated uith treatment* such as excavation* permits* and treatment
of residuals. For price comparisons, users should make certain that
uendors provide estimates based on comparable remediation activities.
Use [PgWv'PgUpl'f nr Ne^PreViouk '
Figure 7.10: Estimated Price Range Screen
7.9 Available References
The Available References option
allows you to view a list of
documents or articles that provide
additional information on the
technology and vendor capabilities
(Figure 7.11). Document numbers,
including EPA, National Technical
Information Service (NTIS), and
patent numbers, are given, if
applicable, to help you order the
items. Many of the references are
abstracted in the ATTIC system, an
online system operated by EPA's
Office of Research and Development.
Appendix F contains more
information on the ATTIC system.
AUftlLABLE REFERENCES
... . J * U H I i i H " P iff 'Hiihini, IJ t L t' L iiL y iLhiJiyjLiJ J ii I,1
Record 1 of 0 ELI ECO LOGIC INTERNATIONAL, INC Screen 1 of 1
CHEMICAL TREATMENT - OTHEfl
Author(s):
Kelvin Campbell. F.Eng.; Douglas Hallett. Ph.D.
Title:
Pilot-Scale Demo-Contaninated Harbour Sediment Treatment Process
Journal/Conference:
Air and Haste Management Association Conference (Toronto)
Date: 03x31x92
NTISxEPA Document Number(s):
ir^
Figure 7.11: Available References Screen
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7.10 Bench-Scale Information
The Bench-Scale Information screen
(Figure 7.12) provides information on
the treatability study capabilities of
the vendor and the number of studies
conducted to date. This screen also
provides a memo field that describes
bench-scale testing procedures for the
technology.
7.11 Pilot-Scale Information
The Pilot-Scale Information submenu
option provides information on the
components of the pilot-scale
treatment system, including the pre-
and postprocessing components.
1C INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CHEMICAL TREAWENT - OTHER
Treatability Study Capabilities (Bench-Scale)
Can you conduct bench-scale treatability studies on SOME
types of uaste at your location ? Yes
Kunber of bench-scale studies conducted to date.
CDoes not include tests on surrogate uastes.): 6
Description of bench-scale testing procedures: Memo (CF21 to display)
Figure 7.12: Bench-Scale Information Screen
ECO LOGIC'mnlwT'iOHAL,- INC.
CHEMICAL TREATMENT - OTHEJ
Vendor services: J equipment nanufocturer
J subcontractor for cleanup services
J pri«e contractor for full service remediation
Pilot-Scale unit processes: Memo CCFZ1 to display)
Pilot-scale facility is:
•I transportable
fixed
in situ
Mumber of pilot-scale systems:
9 plannedVin design
8 under construction
1 constructed
Use [PgDnxPulipi"for'""MexitPPrVuious 'Screen', "IFZJ toiOieu ttsmo, lEsc] to Return
Figure 7.13: Pilot-Scale Information Screen 1
The first screen in the Pilot-Scale Infonnation series (Figure 7.13) provides the following information:
• Indication whether the vendor is the equipment manufacturer, will subcontract for cleanup services,
or will be the prime contractor for full-service remediation
• A memo description of the processes and components of the treatment technology
• The number of pilot-scale systems planned or in design, under construction, or constructed
• Indication whether the pilot-scale treatment facility is transportable, fixed, or in situ
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Components ,of the pilot-scale treatment system are contained in a separate, attached memo screen. You
can access this screen by pressing . To exit the memo screen and return to the Pilot-Scale
Information series, press . Use the PgUp/PgDn keys to move to the next or previous screen in
the series.
The second screen in the Pilot-Scale
Information series (Figure 7.14)
indicates the following:
• The capacity range per hour of
the pilot-scale treatment system
or a prorated capacity for
batch processes
• The location of pilot-scale
treatability studies (either at
the vendor's location or at a
contaminated site)
• The quantity of waste required
for a pilot-scale treatability
study
. .,.. ,
ELI ECO LOGIC INTERNATIONAL, IMC.
CHEMICflL TREATMENT - OTHER
in Z of Z
Capacity range for batch processes:
0
to
Z68 kilograms
Pilot-scale treatability studies
nay be conducted at:
J Vendor's location
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• The number of full-scale systems planned or in design, under construction, or constructed
• Indication whether the full-scale system is transportable, fixed, or in situ
• A memo field describing the equipment and application process
Components of the full-scale treatment system are contained in a separate, attached memo screen. You
can access this screen by pressing (refer to Figure 7.15). To exit the memo screen and return
to the Full-Scale Information series, press . Use the PgUp/PgDn keys to move to the next or
previous screen in the series.
The second screen in the Full-Scale
Information series (Figure 7.16)
indicates the following:
• The capacity range per hour of
the full-scale treatment process
* The number of full-scale
cleanups initiated or completed
by the vendor using this
technology
• For equipment manufacturers,
the estimated or actual number
of full-scale cleanups by other
firms using this technology
I 'i iI'M I'Mraiin1 r i HInm ii'ii«w
ELI ECO LOGIC INTEBIttTIOHAL, INC
CHEMICAL TBEflTWNT - OTHER
Number of full-scale cleanups
initiated or completed by thl
fira using this technology:
Capacity range per hour:
0
to
•4000 kilograms
For equipment Manufacturers - estiMated or actual number of
full-scale cleanups by other firms using this equipment:
Figure 7.16: Full-Scale Information Screen 2
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APPENDIX A
SUPERFUND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
EVALUATION (SITE) PROGRAM FACT SHEET
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&EPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of Solid
Waste and Emergency
Response
9380.1-03AFS
May 1991
Superfund Innovative
Technology Evaluation
Program
SITE Program Fact Sheet
SITE PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation (SITE)
program supports development of technologies for assessing and
treating waste from Superfund sites. The SITE program was
authorized by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act of 1986 with the goal of identifying technologies, other than
land disposal, that are suitable for treating Superfund wastes. The
program provides an opportunity for technology developers to
demonstrate their technologies' capability to successfully proc-
ess and remediate Superfund waste. EPA evaluates the technol-
ogy and provides an assessment of potential for future use for
Superfund cleanup actions. The Silt program has currently
evaluated or supported research efforts for more than 100 inno-
vative treatment technologies. The SITE program is admini-
stered by EPA's Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory (RREL)
in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This fact sheet describes the five components of the SITE
Program with particular emphasis on the Demonstration Pro-
gram, which conducts evaluation demonstrations of operating
alternative technologies. This page of the fact sheet summarizes
the overall SITE Program. Subsequent pages provide additional
detail about each program component. This fact sheet also
contains a list of contacts for further information, and an order
form for technology transfer publications and videos.
COMPONENTS OF THE SITE PROGRAM
The SITE program integrates five related components, the
Demonstration Program, the Emerging Technologies Program,
the Monitoring and Measurement Technologies Program, the
Innovative Technologies Program, and Technology Transfer
Activities.
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
The Demonstration Program provides engineering, cost,
reliability, and applicability data on new Superfund remediation
technologies by sponsoring field demonstrations of pilot or full-
scale technologies. Technology developers demonstrate their
methods on selected wastes, and EPA analyzes, evaluates and
disseminates the test results. Typically, no funding is made
available to the developer during this process. Figure 1 illustrates
the categories of technologies currently enrolled in the Demon-
stration Program.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM
The Emerging Technologies Program (ETP) support*; the
development of new, innovative technologies by following
Current Program Technology Mix
56 Technologies
Physical/
Chemical
48%
Biological
Technologies
21%
Radionuclides
2%
Solidification
16%
Thermal 13%
Figure 1
laboratory and bench-scale technologies through pilot-scale test-
ing. The ETP provides up to two years of financial assistance to
private developers for technology research and development
through cooperative agreements.
MEASUREMENT AND MONITORING
TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM
The Monitoring and Measurement Technologies Program
(MMTP) is designed to improve the accuracy of Superfund site
characterization efforts. The MMTP tests the ability of advanced
technologies to assess the nature and extent of contamination, and
evaluate cleanup levels. Funding is generally not provided to
developers under this program.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM
The aim of this program is to encourage private sector
development and commercialization of EPA-developed hazard-
ous waste treatment technologies for use at Superfund sites. The
Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 authorized the EPA/
industry partnership that is necessary to bring these technologies
to commercialization. This will enable EPA laboratories to
collaborate with industry, thus facilitating development of the
technologies and reducing the market risk.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
The Technology Transfer portion of the SITE program
disseminates information from the other four programs to in-
crease awareness and use of alternative technologies for assess-
ing and remediating Superfund sites. Technology transfer occurs
through reports, brochures, videos, seminars, public meetings
and site visits, conference exhibits, and technical support to EPA
Regions, States, and Superfund contractors.
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Site Demonstration Program Process
Select
Technologic*
rl
Match
Technologies
wHh Sites
Prepare
Demonstration
Plan
Conduct Community
Relations
Activities
Conduct
Demonstration
Prepare
Reports
Figure 2
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM PROCESS
The Demonstration Program selects technologies and
conducts field demonstrations through the process illustrated in
Figure 2. Each step in the process is discussed below.
Select Technologies: In January of each year EPA solicits
applications for the demonstration program. Developers submit
proposals which are reviewed and approved by EPA.
Match Technologies with Site: EPA and the developer
select a site for the demonstration based on several considera-
tions: the developer's waste and location preferences, relevance
of the technology to the site cleanup, and Regional needs. EPA
meets with Regional and Staterepresentatives, the developer and
other interested parties to visit sites prior to making a final
selection.
Prepare Demonstration Plan: EPA develops a Demon-
stration Plan that details how to sample waste for testing, prepare
the selected site for the demonstration, dispose of residual
materials, and evaluate the technology in the field. Both EPA and
the technology developer must approve the Demonstration Plan.
Conduct Community Relations Activities: In most cases,
opportunity for public comment is required prior to the actual
demonstration. EPA prepares fact sheets on the demonstration,
design ates a period for the public to comment, and may hold local
public meetings and/or land site visits.
Conduct Demonstrations: The demonstration of the se-
lected technology can last from a few day s to several months. The
technology developer is financially responsible for mobilizing
and operating the technology. EPA prepares the site, provides
utilities, collects samples, performs QA field and laboratory
audits, and evaluates the results. EPA also handles the logistical
arrangements for a Visitor's Day where the Regional and State
officials, the public and interested professionals are invited to
view the demonstration.
Prepare Reports: After the demonstration, EPA prepares
a Technology Evaluation Report which presents a summary of
the demonstration and evaluation results. In addition, EPA
prepares an Applications Analysis Report that assesses the over-
all applicability of the technology to other sites and waste, and
includes technology cost, performance, and reliability
information.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
PROGRAM (ETP) HIGHLIGHTS
The Emerging Technologies Program is
supporting the development of 31 tech-
nologies. Constructed wetlands, elec-
troacoustical decontamination, and la-
ser-stimulated photochemical oxidation
are some of the methods being investi-
gated. Recent program efforts have
focused on increasing the number of viable biological treatment
technologies. Technology developers enter the ETP by submit-
ting pre-proposals in the fall of each year. From the pre-propos-
als EPA selects qualified developers to submit cooperative agree-
ment applications, and funds are provided to successful applica-
tions the following spring.
Emerging Technologies projects are initially funded for
one year, with an additional year of funding available to projects,
that show significant progress. Annual funding of up to $150,000
($300,000 maximum for two years) is available.
MEASUREMENT AND MONITORING
TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Measurement and Monitoring Technologies Program,
based atEPA's Environmental Monitoring System Laboratory in
Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsors research on advanced Supcrfund
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site assessment technologies. MMTP objectives include:
Q Identifying existing technologies that can enhance field
: monitoring and site characterization;
Q Supporting development of monitoring capabilities that
cannot be cost-effectively addressed with current
technology;
Q Demonstrating those technologies that emerge from the
screening and development phases of the program; and
Q Preparing protocols, guidelines and standard operating
procedures for new methods.
For further information on MMTP, please contact Eric
Koglin. FTS 545-2432 or (702) 798-2432.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM
EPA Labs/Industry
Partnerships
in R&D
Through cooperative research and de-
velopment agreements (CRDAs), EPA
laboratories will work closely with in-
dustry to develop and commercialize
on-site destruction and hazardous waste
cleanup technologies. Through the
program, EPA is involved in the development of a variety of
technologies. Examples include:
Q Mobile Debris Washer;
Q BaseCatalyticDestructionSystem(BCD-APEG-KPEG);
Q Volume Reduction Unit (VRU); and
Q Excavation Technique and Foam Suppression Methods.
For further information on this program, contact Steve
James at (513) 569-7877.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Technical information gathered through
all of the SITE programs is exchanged
through a variety of activities. Data
results and status updates are dissemi-
nated to increase awareness of alterna-
tive technologies available for use at
Superfund sites. A wide array of media
are utilized to reach decision makers involved in Superfund sites
including:
Q SITE brochures, publications, reports, videos and fact
sheets;
Q Pre-proposal conferences on SITE solicitations;
Q Public meetings and on-site visitors'days;
Q Seminar series;
Q SITE exhibit displayed at nationwide conferences;
Q Innovative technologies program exhibition; and
Q Networking through forums, professional associations,
centers of excellence, regions, and states.
ATTIC
The Alternative Treatment Technol-
ogy Information Center (ATTIC) is an
information retrieval network that can
provide up-to-date technical informa-
tion on innovative treatment methods
for hazardous wastes. Information
available through the ATTIC database includes abstracts and ex-
ecutive summaries from over 1200 technical documents and
reports. These abstracts and summaries, delineated by technol-
ogy, are categorized into five groups: (1) Thermal Treatment; (2)
Biological Treatment; (3) Solidification/Stabilization Processes;
(4) Chemical Treatment; and (5) Physical Treatment. The Attic
Database provides the user with access to innovative technology
demonstration studies, a variety of treatability, cost analysis
models, migration and sampling databases, underground storage
. tank case histories and remediation ideas. The ATTIC network
can also enable access to expert assistance, a calender of events,
and a list of publications.
ATTIC can be accessed through an online system, a system
operator or through a disk-based version. For assistance and/or
information call the ATTIC operator at 301-816-9135.
SITE PROGRAM CONTACTS
REGION
NAME
REGION
MMB '
fteofonal Contacts:
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2
3
4
5
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mo
>
Demo
Program
Dana King
FTS 835-1556
617-573-1556
Peter Most
FTS 264-4703
212-264-4703 •
Pan! Leonard
FTS 597-8485
215/597-8485
John Risher
FTS 347-1586
404/347-1586
Steve Oslrodka
FTS 886-3011
312-886-3011
Headou arter
John Quander
FTS 382-4362
202-382-4362
ORP/RBEL
John Martin
FTS 684-7758
513-569-7758
6
7
8
9
10
S" Contacts*
ORD/
OEETD
Contacts;
Emerging
Program
Don Williams
FTS 255-219?
214/655-2197
DantTnigley
FTS 276-7705
913-551-7705
Gerald Snyder
FTS 330-7504'
303/294-7504
JohitBfevtn*
FTS 484-2241
415-744-2241
John Barich.
FTS 399-8562
. 206-553-8562
>
Richard Naletnik
FTS 382-2583
202-382-2583
Normals wit
FTS 684-7665
513-569-7665
SITE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Agency has successfully completed 19 field dem-
onstrations at Superfund sites as indicated in Table 1. SITE
demonstration project results may be obtained by contacting the
EPA Center for Environmental Research Information (CERI) at
(513) 569-7562 or FTS 684-7562.
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Table 1
Completed Reid Demonstrations
REGION SITE/
DEVELOPER
I Grovelaod Wells,
MA; Terra Vac.
Inc:
II New Bedford Harbor.
MA; CF Systems
Corp.
Imperial Oil, NJ;
Soliditech, Inc.
HI Douglauville, PA;
Hazcon, Inc.
(IM-TECH)
P4lrnciton,PA;
EJ.DuPoot
DcNemoun & Co.
JVG.E.HJaleah,FL;
International Waste
Technology
Peak Oil, FL;Shirco
Infrared System, Inc.
Risk Reduction
Engineering Lab,
DESCRIPTION
In-Situ vacuum
extraction of
VOCsinsoil
Solvent Extraction to
Remove PCBs from
sediments
Solidification/
stabilzation of heavy
metals and organics
Solidification/
stabilization of volatile
and semi-volatiles,
organics, PCBs, and
heavy metals
Membrane
Microflltralion
In-situ solidification of
PCBs
Transportable IR
thermal processing
systems for treatment
of PCBs, organics, lead,
and other metals in soil
and sludge material
Debris Washing System
PROJECT
MANAGER
MaryStinson
FTS: 340-6683
201-321-6683
Laurel Staley
FTS: 684-7863
513-569-7863
Walter Grubs
FTS: 684-7798
513-569-7798
Paul dePercin
FTS: 684-7797
513-569-7797
John Martin
FTS: 684-7758
513-569-7758
MaryStinson
FTS: 340-6683
201-321-6683
Howard Wall
FTS: 684-7691
513-569-7691
Michael Taylor
513-782-4801
Cincinnati, OH
(Kentucky and Georgia
locations)
V Rose Township, MI;
ShircoIR Systems,
Inc.
McGillis & Gibbs,
MN; Biotrol
McGillis & Gibbs,
MN; Biotrol
VI EPA's Combustion
Research Facility,
AR; American
Combustion
Technologies, Inc.
DC Lorentz Barrel and
Drum, CA; Ultrox
International, Inc.
McCollSite
Fulterton, CA;
Excavation Techniques
Lockheed Site
Burbank, CA; AWD
Technologies, Inc.
McCollSite,CA;
Ogden Environments.!
Services
Annex Terminal, San
Pedro, CA; Toxic
Treatments, Inc.
Sclma Site, Fresno,
CA; Silicate
Technology Corp.
Infrared Incinerator
System
Soilwashing
Biotreatment of
groundwater
Pyretron oxygen and
airbumer for use with a
rotary kiln
incinerator
UV/ozone oxidation of
orgaincs in groundwater
Excavation & Foam
Suppression of Volatiles
Integrated In-Situ Vapor
Extraction & Steam
Vacuum Stripping
Process
Circulating fluidized
bed combustor
In-situ steam -
airslripping of volatile
organics in soil
Silicate Compounds by
Solidification/
Stabilization
Howard Wall
FTS: 684-7691
513-569-7691
Mary Stinson
FTS: 340-6683
201-321-668?
Mary Stinson
FTS: 340-6683
201-321-6683
Laurel Staley
FTS: 684-7863
513-569-7863
Norma Lewis
FTS: 684-7665
513-569-7665
Jack Hubbard
FTS: 684-7507
513-569-7507
Norma Lewis
FTS: 684-7665
Gordon Evans
FTS: 684-7684
Joseph McSorely
FTS: 629-2920
919-541-2920
Paul DePercin
FTS: 684-7797
513-569-7797
Edward Bates
FTS: 684-7774
513-569-7774
SITE PROGRAM DOCUMENTS
The following SITE demonstration project publications
are available from EPA. Indicate your choice by checking the
appropriate box(es) on the order form below. The form may be
copied.*
General Publications
D Technology Profiles (EPA/540/5-90/006)
Protect Results
American Combustion - Oxygen Enhanced Incineration
H Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/008)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/008)
CF Systems Corp. - Solvent Extraction
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-90/002)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-90/002)
Chemfix Technologies, Inc. - Chemical Fixation/Stabilization
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/011)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/011)
Hazcon - Solidification
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/001a)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/001)
IWTIn-Situ Stabilization
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/004a)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/004)
Shirco-Infrared Incineration
D Technology Evaluation - Peak Oil (EPA/540/5-88/002a)
D Technology Evaluation - Rose Township (EPA/540/5-89/
007a)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/007)
Soliditech, Inc. - Solidification
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/005a)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-90/005)
Terra Vac-Vacuum Extraction
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/003a)
D AppUcations Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/003)
Ultrox International - Ultraviolet Ozone Treatment for Liquids
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/012)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/012)
D Check here if you would like your name placed on the SITE
mailing list
Your Name and Mailing Address (please print)
Chemical fixation/ Ed Birth
stabilization of organics FTS: 684-7669
and inorganics in 513-569-7669
wane slurries
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MAIL TO: ORD Publications
26 W. Martin Luther King Drive (G72),
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
* Documents ordered through ORD Publications are free of
charge.
SITE VroEOCASSETTES
SITE Program videos are also available on selected sites
for a small fee. These videos contain footage of actual field dem-
onstration activities, including VisitorDayprograms. Forfurther
information contact Marilyn Avery, Foster Wheeler Envire-
sponse, Inc., 8 Peach Tree Hill Rd., Livingston, NJ. 07039,
Phone: 908-906-6860.
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APPENDIX B
DESCRIPTIONS OF VISITT SUBMENU ITEMS
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Submenu Selection
Description
Cleanup Type
Refers to the application type, such as full-scale cleanup or research and field
demonstration, or the Federal or state program under which the cleanup took
place, such as the EPA SITE Demonstration Program.
Contaminant Group
Describes groups of contaminants that have similar chemical and physical
properties. Contaminants in the same group are often amenable to the same
types of treatment.
To the right of each contaminant group listed below is the letter that provides
a cross-reference between the group and the list of specific contaminants in
Appendix D.
ORGANICS
(A) Halogenated volatiles (M)
(B) Halogenated semivolatiles (N)
(C) Nonhalpgenated volatiles
(D) Nonhalogenated semivolatiles (O)
(E) Organic pesticides/herbicides (P)
(F) Dioxans/furans (Q)
(G) PCBs (R)
(H) Polynuclear aromatics (PNAs)
(I) Solvents
(J) Benzene-toluene-ethyIbenzene-xylene(BTEX)
(K) Organic cyanide (S)
(L) Organic corrosives (T)
(U)
INORGANICS
Heavy metals
Nonmetallic toxic
elements (As, F)
Radioactive metals
Asbestos
Inorganic cyanides
Inorganic corrosives
Miscellaneous
Explosives/propellants
Organometallic
pesticides & herbicides
Organometallic
compounds
Country
Indicates the vendor(s) or site(s) located in a particular country.
Media
Refers to the actual or potential types of waste matrices treated: soil (in situ),
soil (ex situ), sludge, solid, natural sediment (in situ), natural sediment (ex
"situ), ground water in situ, and off-gas from a primary treatment technology.
Example: The vendor indicated that its technology treats one or more of
these matrices. By selecting this search criterion and specifying one or more
of the matrices listed on the look-up table, you can retrieve information about
the technologies that treat the matrix or matrices.
Contaminant Data
Refers to the actual hazardous substance or contaminant treated by a
technology in the VISITT database.
Vendors have provided in the VISITT database documented examples of
specific contaminants treated by their technologies. These contaminants make
up the list of approximately 200 hazardous substances or contaminants
available for access by the Contaminant Data submenu option.
Site Name
Listing of locations or facilities at which a vendor is planning to use, is
using, or has used its technology.
Example: Use this search criterion if you know the name of a particular site
or facility and want to know if a vendor in the system listed that site or
facility under project experience.
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Submenu Selection
'/Description
State/Province
Listing of sites referred to by vendors, indexed by state name or province.
Listing of vendors referenced by state or province.
Example: Allows a search for all the sites in a specific state or province that
are included in VISITT, or finds a site if the location is known but the name
of the site is not known. Also allows a search for all vendors by state or
province.
Status
Refers to the development status of an innovative treatment technology:
Bench Scale. A technology shown to be feasible with
bench-top equipment in the laboratory, but available data
cannot be used to develop a full-scale system in the
absence of additional pilot-scale or full-scale experience
for similar applications.
Pilot Scale. Available equipment is of sufficient size to
verify the feasibility of the technology and establish the
design and operating conditions for the full-scale system.
Full Scale. Available equipment is sized and
commercially available for actual site remediation.
Example: If you are interested in only those technologies that are available
at full scale for the type of contaminant treatment you are interested in, use
the "Status" search criteria to focus the list of the technologies you obtain
from your search. ^
Technology Type
The term used to describe the types of treatment technologies eligible for
VISITT. Appendix C of this manual provides definitions of the following
VISITT technology types:
• Acid Extraction
• Adsorption In Situ
• Air Sparging
• Bioremediation:
In Situ Ground Water
In Situ Lagoon
In Situ Soil
Slurry Phase
Solid Phase
Not Otherwise Specified
• Bioventing
• Chemical Treatment:
Dechlorination
In Situ Ground Water
Other
• Delivery/Extraction
Systems
• Electrical Separation
• Magnetic Separation
• Materials Handling/
Physical Separation
• Off-Gas Treatment
• Pneumatic Fracturing
• Pyrolysis
• Slagging:
General
Off-Gas Treated
Soil Flushing In Situ
Soil/Ground Water Multi-
Phase Extraction
Soil Vapor Extraction
Soil Washing
Solvent Extraction
Thermal Desorption:
General
Off-Gas Treated
Thermally Enhanced
Recovery In Situ
Vitrification:
General
Off-Gas Treated
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Submenu Selection
Description
Trade Name
A trade name is the particular commercial name assigned by the vendor to an
innovative treatment technology. Trade names are different from the names
for technology types that EPA has used to group similar technologies. Trade
names may also be trademarks.
Example: Use this search criterion when you know the vendor's trade name
for the technology but do not know the company name or technology type
used by EPA for VISITT.
Vendor Name
Refers to the commercial enterprise that has developed or purveys an
innovative treatment technology.
Example: Use this search criterion when you know the name of a specific
vendor and want to find information on that vendor, such as the technologies
and scale of development in which the vendor is engaged or the sites at which
the vendor has applied the technology.
Waste Source
Refers to the general sources or types of industrial waste or contaminated
sites that an innovative technology contained in the VISITT database
potentially could address or actually has addresssed. Waste sources in
VISITT are listed below:
Agriculture
Battery recycling/disposal
Chloro-alkali manufacture
Coal gasification
Dry cleaners
Electroplating
Herbicide manufacture/use
Industrial landfills
Inorganic/organic pigments
Machine shops
Metal ore mining/smelting
Municipal landfills
Munitions manufacturing
Other inorganic chemical
manufacturing
Other organic chemical
manufacturing
Paint/ink formulation
Pesticide manufacturing/use
Petroleum refining/reuse
Photographic products
Plastics manufacturing
Pulp and paper industry
Rubber manufacturing
Semiconductor manufacturing
Uranium mining
Wood preserving
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APPENDIX C
CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS OF TECHNOLOGIES FEATURED IN VISITT
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Technology Definition
ACID EXTRACTION
This technology is used to remove hazardous metals from excavated soils and sludges
through the application of an acidic solution. It is a liquid-solid extraction technology
that operates on the principle that the metals of concern will be preferentially solubilized
and thereby removed from the waste. Further treatment of the metal-containing acid
solution will be required. -
ADSORPTION IN SITU
In this technology, containerized adsorptive materials (for example, various organic
polymers, activated carbon, and sponge material) are placed directly in ground water to
remove various hazardous compounds. This technology category also would include
systems in which wells are drilled and adsorptive materials are placed in the air space
above the ground water, to achieve reductions of relatively volatile compounds. The use
of this technology will depend to a large extent on site-specific soil and ground water
characteristics. '...'•
AIR SPARGING
This technology reduces concentrations of hazardous compounds in ground water by
injecting air below the water table. The injected air creates air bubbles in the ground
water. The air bubbles contact dissolved/adsorbed-phase contaminants and non-aqueous
phase liquids (NAPL) in the aquifer, causing contaminants to volatilize. The volatilized
contaminants are transported by the air bubbles into the vadose zone. Removal of the
contaminants transferred to the vadose zone would be accomplished by another
technology, usually soil vapor extraction. The application and effectiveness of this
technology will depend to a large extent on site-specific soil and ground water conditions.
BIOREMEDIATION - IN
SITU GROUND WATER
The defining characteristic of this technology is an injection system (typically injection
wells) to circulate microorganisms, nutrients, and oxygen through contaminated aquifers.
In most instances, ground water is pumped, treated to some extent, and then reinjected
with additives that enhance biodegradation. Common system design consists of a central
withdrawal of ground water and reinfiltration upgradient of the treated area.
Biodegradation relies on contact between contaminants in the ground water and
microoganisms.
BIOREMEDIATION - IN
SITU LAGOON
This technology is similar to Bioremediation - Slurry Phase. However, it is applied in
situ. The target medium has a considerably higher moisture content and may be close to
a slurry in consistency. The various microbes and nutrients may be added by injection,
sprayed on top of the lagoon, and mixed, or applied in another manner. In many
situations, the medium also may be stirred or aerated to promote bioremediation.
Applications for this technology would include hazardous waste sludge lagoons.
BIOREMEDIATION - IN
SITU SOIL
The target media for this technology are subsurface soils and the vadose zone above the
water table. In this technology, various microbes, nutrients, and an oxygen source are
injected through injection wells into the soil. In general, subsurface soil moisture is
required, and soils must be relatively permeable.
BIOREMEDIATION -
SLURRY PHASE
This technology mixes excavated soil, sludge, or sediment with water to form a slurry
that is mechanically agitated in an environment (usually a tank or reactor vessel, although
lagoon applications are possible) with appropriate ambient conditions of nutrients,
oxygen, pH, and temperature. Upon completion of the process, the slurry is dewatered
and the treated material disposed of.
BIOREMEDIATION -
SOLID PHASE
In this system, excavated soils are placed in a tank building or on a lined treatment bed.
To facilitate microbial growth, nutrients and other additives are tilled into the soil with
conventional equipment. The tillage equipment may provide aeration for the soil, as
well. Water is provided by a sprayer or sprinkler system. The VISITT system includes
composting and land treatment in this category.
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Technology Category
Technology Definition
BIOREMEDIATION -
NOT OTHERWISE
SPECIFIED
This technology uses microorganisms to degrade organic contaminants. The
microorganisms break down the organic contaminants by using them as. a food source.
End products of the degradation typically are COz and H2O. Nutrients, such as
phosphorous, nitrogen, or oxygen, may be added to enhance the biodegradation process.
The VISITT database identifies five subcategories of this technology, based on the type of
application and medium treated. The technologies listed in this category are those that did
not specify one of the processes listed in the subcategories or that were not described in
enough detail to be included into one of the five subcategories.
BIOVENTING
This technology combines soil vapor extraction with bioremediation. It involves a system
of vapor extraction wells that induce air flow in the subsurface through air injection
and/or through the use of a vacuum. The air flow increases the amount of oxygen
available for microbial degradation. The rate of air flow is typically less than it would be
with soil vapor extraction alone. The air flow is reduced to enhance bioremediation of
volatile compounds, while decreasing their extraction. A nutrient solution may be
injected with the air or percolated into the soil to enhance biodegradation.
CHEMICAL
TREATMENT -
DECHLORINATION
This category includes any chemical treatment technology that results in the removal or
replacement of chlorine atoms bonded to hazardous compounds to produce less toxic
compounds. _____________
CHEMICAL
TREATMENT -
IN SITU GROUND
WATER
This technology treats ground water in situ through chemical treatment technology. In
this technology, chemicals may be injected into the ground water to convert hazardous
compounds to less hazardous compounds. This technology differs from conventional
pump-and-treat technologies in that the ground water is treated in situ; it is not pumped
above ground, treated, and then reinjected.
CHEMICAL
TREATMENT - OTHER
Hazardous compounds are converted to less hazardous or nonhazardous compounds
through chemical reactions. The chemical reactions may be induced through the addition
of other compounds or through exposure of the contaminant to light (photo-initiated
reactions). Treatment technologies that fall under this classification operate at moderate
temperatures and pressure. . - • '•
DELIVERY/
EXTRACTION SYSTEMS
These technologies do not treat hazardous wastes directly but facilitate the use of other
waste treatment technologies. Such technologies may provide a means of in situ treatment
in cases in which such treatment previously was not feasible. In VISITT, such
technologies include horizontal wells and hollow-stem augers. In cases in which the
delivery and extraction technology is linked integrally to the use of a particular treatment,
the technology has been placed in the same technology category as the technology to
which it is linked.
ELECTRICAL
SEPARATION
The operating principle of this technology is the establishment of an electric field that
will allow positive and negative ions to migrate through the contaminated material,
thereby removing the contaminants. The effectiveness of this technology will depend to
a great extent on the electrolytic nature of the waste.
MAGNETIC
SEPARATION
This technology separates and concentrates contaminants or particles based on their
magnetic susceptibility. A magnetic field or energy gradient is applied to a matrix or
waste stream. The magnetic field or gradient deflects the magnetically susceptible
particles and thereby separates them from nonmagnetic particles.
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Technology Category
Technology Definition
MATEFUALS
HANDLING/PHYSICAL
SEPARATION
These technologies do not treat hazardous waste directly but facilitate the use of other
hazardous waste treatment technologies or separate the waste into phases, making further
treatment easier. In VISITT, such technologies include innovative technologies to
dewater waste, separate phases, and to remove debris. In cases in which material
handling/physical separation technology is linked integrally to the use of a particular
treatment (for example, a specialized reactor for bioremediation), the technology also has
been placed in the same technology category as the technology to which it is linked.
OFF-GAS TREATMENT
This technology is specifically designed to treat the off-gas generated by another
treatment technology, such as thermal desorption or soil vapor extraction. Treatment of
the gases may involve a chemical reaction to convert the gases to less hazardous
compounds. Other treatments may involve a physical process such as absorption of the
gases onto a substrate, where they can be treated further.
PNEUMATIC
FRACTURING
This technology uses air or gas under high pressure to create fractures or openings in
areas of low permeability in the subsurface. The high pressure gas usually is applied
through injection or extraction wells. The purpose of the technology is to increase
permeability in areas of low permeability so that contaminants can be treated or extracted
more easily by another technology. The technology often is used with soil vapor
extraction to extract contaminants from low permeability regions.
PYROLYSIS
This technology, also referred to as thermal decomposition, breaks down large
hydrocarbon molecules into molecules having lower molecular weight. This result is
achieved in the absence of oxygen (that is, no oxidation) by high temperature alone. The
process can take place in a moving-bed or fluidized-bed reactor. The products of the
process include low-molecular-weight hydrocarbons and stack gases. Catalysts may be
used to promote the pyrolysis process. Some pyrolysis systems may require air emission
control systems for gases generated. •
SLAGGING - GENERAL
This technology applies to hazardous wastes that contain substantial concentrations of
metals (approximately 5 percent or greater). This system operates in a high-temperature
environment of 3,900°F (2,150°C) or higher. The conditions may be oxidizing or
reducing. In the high temperature environment, such metals as zinc, lead, and cadmium
may be vaporized, along with other volatile compounds, such as halides, while less
volatile metals such as copper or nickel coalesce into a molten alloy. The remaining
components, such as metal oxides, melt into a molten slag. Some slagging systems may
require air emission control systems for acid gas, metal vapors, and particulate. The
VISITT database identifies a separate subcategory of this technology in cases in which
treatment of the off-gas generated by this process is specified. For slagging technologies
listed under this category, no off-gas treatment is specified.
SLAGGING - OFF-GAS
TREATED
This technology applies to hazardous wastes that contain substantial concentrations of
metals (approximately 5 percent or greater) and organic compounds. This system
operates in an oxygen environment at temperatures of 3,900°F (2,149°C) or higher. The
conditions may be oxidizing or reducing. In the high temperature environment, such
metals as zinc, lead, and cadmium may be vaporized, along with other volatile
compounds, such as halides, while less volatile metals such as copper or nickel coalesce
into a molten alloy. The remaining components, such as metal oxides, melt into a molten
slag. Organics are treated by combustion or other off-gas treatment technology. The
off-gas treatment systems may consist of air emission control systems for acid gas, metal
vapors, and particulates.
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Technology Category
Technology Definition
SOIL FLUSHING IN SITU
This technology consists of circulating substantial volumes of water through a
contaminated area to flush hazardous waste compounds from the contaminated site.
Water is introduced into the soil through injection wells, trenches, or sprinklers. The
water circulates through the contaminated soil and is extracted through extraction wells or
by other means. The principal defining characteristic of this technology is its ability to
essentially isolate the injected water from any aquifer, and then to recover the water for
aboveground treatment. The treated water is recycled through the contaminated area.
Treatment chemicals may be added to the water to help remove the hazardous
constituents of concern (for example, water can be slightly acidified to help flush toxic
metals from the waste site). As is the case with air sparging in situ ground water, the
use of this technology depends to a great extent on site-specific soil and ground water
conditions. -
SOIL/GROUND WATER
MULTI-PHASE
EXTRACTION
This technology extracts contaminants simultaneously from both the saturated and the
unsaturated zone soils in situ. It usually is applied in tandem with a soil vapor extraction
These new technologies apply soil vapor extraction techniques to contaminants
system.
trapped in saturated zone soils, which are more difficult to treat than are those in the,
unsaturated zone. In some instances, this result may be achieved by sparging the section
of a well that penetrates the ground water table. Other methods also may be employed.
SOIL VAPOR
EXTRACTION
This technology typically strips volatile organic compounds from the soil by applying a
vacuum to a series of extraction wells to create an air flow through the vadose zone. Air
also may be injected through injection wells to enhance air flow. As air moves through
the soil, volatile contaminants move from the soil and pore-space water to the air. The
contaminated air often is withdrawn with entrained water. Further treatment of the
extracted vapors usually is required.
SOIL WASHING
This ex situ technology uses water and mechanical action to remove hazardous
constituents that adhere physically to soil particles. It makes use of the fact that
contaminants have a tendency to adhere to the organic carbon and fine-grained soil
fraction (silt and clay), as opposed to the coarse grain mineral fraction (sand and gravel).
Surficial contamination is removed from the coarse fraction of the soils by abrasive
scouring. The wash water may be augmented with a leaching agent, surfactant, pH
adjustment, or chelating agent to help remove organics or heavy metals. The spent wash
water requires further treatment, after which it usually is recycled back to the treatment
unit.
SOLVENT EXTRACTION
Similar to acid extraction, this technology focuses on the removal of organic compounds
from contaminated material rather than on the removal of metals. This is an ex situ
liquid-solid and liquid-liquid extraction process that operates on the principle that the
organic constituents of concern can be removed preferentially from the, waste to the
solvent phase. The solvent used can be varied, depending on the organic compounds to
be treated. As is the case in acid extraction, the contaminated solvent solution requires
further treatment. -
THERMAL
DESORPTION -
GENERAL
This technology uses heat in a controlled environment ex situ to cause various organic
compounds to volatilize and thereby be removed from contaminated material. In some
cases, an inert gas is used to carry the desorbed organics. The processes are designed to
avoid combustion in the primary unit. The temperature range for this technology is
lower than incineration, usually 300°F - 1200°F (150°C - 650°C). Higher temperatures
may be used when there is no oxygen present in the desorption chamber. Constituents
that are volatilized typically require further control. The VISITT database identifies a
separate subcategory of this technology in cases in which treatment of the off-gas
generated by this process is specified. For technologies listed under this category, no
off-gas treatment is specified.
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Technology Category
Technology Definition
THERMAL
DESORPTION - OFF-GAS
TREATED
As defined here, this technology includes all thermal desorption systems that are followed
by some type of off-gas treatment system, such as systems that liquify and recover
volatilized constituents, adsorb off-gas with carbon, or use a nonflame, low-temperature
catalytic destruction process.
THERMALLY
ENHANCED RECOVERY
IN SITU
This technology typically uses heat to volatilize contaminants in soil. Once volatilized,
the contaminants can be extracted or treated in situ. Some systems inject hot air or steam
directly into the soil to induce vaporization of various volatile and semivolatile organic
compounds. Injection of the hot air or steam may occur either through injection wells or
by other devices such as hollow-stem augers. In other cases, the heat may be generated
by means other than steam, such as electric current or heating by radio frequency. The
vaporized compounds are extracted directly from the soil through the use of vapor
extraction wells. The hot air or steam (thermal treatment) enhances volatilization of the
contaminant, thus increasing removal rates and facilitating the volatilization of less
volatile compounds that would not have been extracted with such nonthermal treatments
such as soil vapor extraction. Further treatment of the extracted vapors usually is
required.
VITRIFICATION -
GENERAL
This technology treats wastes containing primarily metals and high concentrations of
silicates (soil-like material). This technology uses heat, usually applied through electrical
power, to melt contaminated soils and sludges to form a stable glass and crystalline
structure having very low leaching characteristics. The contaminated waste typically is
heated to a range of 2,900°F to 3,600'F (l,600eC to 2,000°C), well above the soil's
melting point. In some cases, vitrifying agents may be added. Metals are encapsulated in
the glass-like structure of the melted silicate compounds, and most organic compounds
are destroyed. Constituents that are volatilized will require further control. In VISITT,
this technology also includes systems that produce a ceramic-like treated waste. The
VISITT database identifies a separate subcategory of this technology in cases in which
treatment of the off-gas generated by this process is specified. For technologies listed
under this category no off-gas treatment is specified.
VITRIFICATION -
OFF-GAS TREATED
As defined here, this technology includes all vitrification systems that include some type
of off-gas treatment, such as systems that liquefy and recover volatilized constituents,
adsorb off-gas with carbon, or use a nonflame, low-temperature catalytic destruction
process. This technology is useful for wastes that contain both metals and organic wastes
containing high concentrations of silicates (soil-like material). In VISITT^ this
technology also includes systems that produce a ceramic-like treated waste. As is the
case in slagging and thermal desorption, this technology may require air emission
controls for acid gas, metal vapors, and participates.
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APPENDIX D
LIST OF CONTAMINANT GROUP CODES FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
LIST OF CONTAMINANT GROUP CODES FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Organic
[A\ Halogenated volatiles
\B\ Halogenated semivolatiles
fc] Nonhalogenated volatiles
[pi Nonhalogenated semivolatiles
IE] Organic pesticides/herbicides
fp"! Dioxins/furans
|cj) PCBs
[51 Polymiclear aromatics (PNAs)
Q Solvents
ITi Benzene-toluene-ethylbenzene-xylene (BTEX)
[K^ Organic cyanide
[LI Organic corrosives
Inorganic
fMJ Heavy metals
IN] Nonmetallic toxic elements (As, F)
foj Radioactive metals
|p | Asbestos
[r)| Inorganic cyanides
PR] Inorganic corrosives
Miscellaneous
j^J Explosives/propellants
(Y| Organometallic pesticides/herbicides
ml Organometallic compounds
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Organic Contaminant Group
CAS No.
208968
83329
75070
67641
75058
98862
591082
107028
79061
79107
107131
124049
116063
309002
107186
62533
120127
1912249
2642719
86500
151564
71432
98884
92875
205992
65850
100470
95169
50328
206440
207089
100447
56553
117817
111911
111444
542881
75274
74964
1689845
106990
71363
85687
94826
Acenaphthylene •• • • D»H
Acenaphthene D,H
Acetaldehyde C
Acetone C,I
Acetonitrile C,K
Acetophenone D
Acetyl-2-thiourea, 1 D
Acrolein C
Acrylamide D
Aciylic acid CL
Acrylonitrile C
Adipicacid ' L
Aldicarb E
Aldrin E
Allyl alcohol E
Aniline D,I,L
Anthracene D,H
Atrazine E
Azinphos-ethyl E
Azinphos-methyl E
Aziridine C
Benzene C,I,J
Benzene carbonyl chloride B
Benzidine D
Benzofluoranthene,3,4- H
Benzoic acid D.L
Benzonitrile A,C,I
Benzothiazole,l,2- D,I
Benzo (a) pyrene D.H
Benzo (j,k) fluorene H
Benzo (k) fluoranthene D,H
Benzyl chloride A
Benz (a) anthracene D,H
Bis (2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate D
Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane B
Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether . .' B
Bis (chloromethyl) ether B
Bromodichloromethane A
Bromomethane A
Bromoxynil E
Butadiene, 1,3- C
Butanol c
Butlbenzyl phthalate D
Butyric acid, 4-2(2,4-dichlorop) . . . C,L
CAS No.
133062
63252
1563662
75150
56235
78196
75876
57749
106478
108907
67663
74873
107302
106898
91587
95578
59507
2921882
218019
56724
8021394
108394
106445
98828
21725462
110827
108941
72548
72559
50293
78488
333415
132649
53703
124481
106934
96128
1918009
95501
541731
106467
91941
75718
75343
107062
Captan B
Carbaryl E
Carbofuran • • • E,F
Carbon disulfide C
Carbon tetrachloride A
Carbophenothion E
Chloral A
Chlordane E
Chloroaniline, p- B
Chlorobenzene -A
Chloroform A
Chloromethane . A
Chloromethyl methyl ether A
Chloromethyloxirane, 2- E
Chloronaphthalene, 2- B
Chlorophenol, 2- B
Chloro-3-methylphenol, 4- B
Chloropyrifos E
Chrysene D,H
Coumaphos . . . . E
Creosote . . H
Cresol, m- • D
Cresol, p- . . . D
Cumene C,I
Cyanazine E
Cyclohexane C,I
Cyclohexanone • C
ODD E
DDE E
DDT . E
DBF C,E
Diazinon . . • E
Dibenzofuran D
Dibenz (a,h) anthracene D,H
Dibromachloromethane A
Dibromoethane, 1,2- A
Dibromo-3-chloropropane, 1,2- ... A
Dicamba • • • E
Dichlorobenzene, 1,2- B
Dichlorobenzene, 1,3- B
Dichlorobenzene, 1,4- B
Dichlorobenzidine, 3,3- . . B
Dichlorodifluoromethane ....... A
Dichloroethane, 1,1- A
Dichloroethane, 1,2- A
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Organic Contaminant Group (continued^
CAS No. ;
75354 Dichloroethene, 1,1- ...... .A
156592 Dichloroethylene, cis-1,2- A
156605 Dichloroethylene, trans-1,2- ..... A
120832 Dichlorophenol, 2,4- . , . ....... B
94757 Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, 2- .... L
78875 Dichloropropane, 1,2- . . . .... . . A
542756 Dichloropropene, 1,3- ......... A
62737 Dichlorvos E
115322 Dicofol ...-.." E
60571 Dieldrin , . . ......... E
84662 Diethyl phthalate .,.. . . . . D
111466 Diethylene glycol ............ D,I
1660942 Diisopropylmethylphosphonate „. ... D
60515 Dimethoate E
119904 Dimethoxybenzidine, 3,3- ....... D
105679 Dimethyl phenol, 2,4- D
13113 Dimethyl phthalate . D
77781 Dimethyl sulfate ..... C
99650 Dinitrobenzene, 1,3- D
51285 Dinitrophenol, 2,4- . . . D
121142 Dinitrotoluene, 2,4- . D
606202 Dinitrotoluene, 2,6- ........... D
88857 Dinoseb . . . E
123911 Dioxane, 1,4 C
78342 Dioxathion ................ E
122667 Diphenylhydrazine, 1,2- ........ D,H
85007 Diquat . E
298044; Disulfoton C,E
330541 Diuron . , E
84742 Di-n-butyl phthalate . . D
117840 Di-n-octyl phthalate . . . ........ D
115297 Endosulfan ................ E
959988 Endosulfan I
33212659 Endosulfan II . E
1031078 Endolsulfan sulfate . . ... . . . . . . E
145733 Endothall . ....... E
72208 Endrin ...... E
7421934 Endrin aldehyde . ... ......... E
563122 Ethion . . . . E
141786 Ethyl acetate C
100414 Ethyl benzene . C,J
75003 Ethyl chloride . . A.I
60297 Ethyl ether , C
107211 Ethylene glycol .1
110805 Ethylene glycol monoethyl
ether C,I
759944 Ethylpropylthio carbomate, S- .... E
CAS No.
122145 Fenitrothion .... E
86737 Fluorene D,H
50000 Formaldehyde C
64186 Formic acid . . L
110009 Furan . . F
98011 Furfural I,C
765344 Glycidyaldehyde G
76448 Heptachlor . . . E
1024573 Heptachlor epoxide . . . E
118741 Hexachlorobenzene B
87683 Hexachlorobutadieene . . B
60873 Hexachlorocyclohexane,
alpha- . . . . . . E
60873 Hexachlorocyclohexane, beta- . . . . E
60873 Hexachlorocyclohexane,
delta- E
77474 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene B
67721 Hexachloroethane B
70304 Hexachlorophene B
110543 Hexane C,I
1689834 loxynil .................. E
78831 Isobutanol C
78591 Isophorone D
143500 Kepone E
58899 Lindane . . . E
121755 Malathion C,E
108316 Maleic anhydride E
123331 Maleric hydrazide . . . E
126987 Methacrylonitrile C
67561 Methanol . . C
16752775 Methomyl E
72435 Methoxychlor E
79221 Methyl chlorocarbonate L
78933 Methyl ethyl ketone .......... C
108101 Methyl isobutyl ketone ......... C,I
80626 Methyl methacrylate C
101144 Methylenebis
(2-chloroaniline) . . . . B
75092 Methylene chloride A
23855 Mirex . E
91203 Naphthalene D,H
100016 Nitroaniline, p- . D
98953 Nitrobenzene D
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Organic Contaminant Group (continued)
CAS No.
100027 Nitrophenol, 4- . . D
1116547 Nitrosodiethanolamine, n- D
55185 Nitrosodiethylamine, n- D
62759 Nitrosodimethylamine, n- D
86306 Nitrosodiphenylamine, n- D
930552 Nitrosopyrrolidine, n- D
924163 Nitroso-di-n-butylamine, n- D
615532 Nitroso-di-n-methylurethane, n- . . . D
99990 Nitrotoluene, 4- D
56382 Parathion, ethyl- E
298000 Parathion, methyl- E
1336363 PCBs G
608935 Pentachlorobenzene B
76017 Pentachloroethane B
82688 Pentachloronitrobenzene B
87865 PentacMorophenol B
85018 Phenanthrene D,H
108952 Phenol D
139662 Phenyl sulfide D
62384 Phenylmercurie acetate E
298022 Phorate C,E
75445 Phosgene E
13171216 Phosphamidon . E
7803512 Phosphine E
85449 Phthalic anhydride D,E
23950585 Pronamide D
129000 Pyrene D,H
110861 Pyridine C,I
91225 Quinoline D,H
108463 Resorcinol D
299843 Ronnel . . . E
57249 Strychnine E,H
100425 Styrene C
746016 TCDD F
95943 Tetrachlorobenzene, 1,2,4,5- B
630206 Tetrachloroethane, 1,1,1,2- A,E,I
79345 Tetrachloroethane, 1,1,2,2- A
127184 Tetrachloroethene A
58902 Tetrachlorophenol, 2,3,4,6 B
3689245 Tetraethyldithiopyrophosphate . . . . E
109999 Tetrahydrofuran F,I
137268 Thiram E
108883 Toluene C,J
584849 Toluene diisocyanate D
8001352 Toxaphene E
93721 TP, 2,4,5- E
CAS No.
75252 Tribromomethane A
120821 Trichlorobenzene, 1,2,4- . B
71556 Trichloroethane, 1,1,1- A
79005 Trichloroethane, 1,1,2- .A
79016 Trichloroethylene A
75694 Trichlorofluoromethane A
933788 Trichlorophenol, 2,3,5- . B
95954 Trichlorophenol, 2,4,5- B
88062 Trichlorophenol, 2,4,6- . B
609198 Trichlorophenol, 3,4,5- B
93765 Trichlorophenoxyacetic
acid, 2- L
933788 Trichloro-1,2,2-
trifluoroethane A,I
27323417 Triethanolamine . . . E
126727 Tris (2,3-dibromopropyl)
phosphate B
108054 Vinyl acetate C
75014 Vinyl chloride ,. . A
81812 Warfarin E
108383 Xylene, m- C,J
95476 Xylene, o- C,J
106423 Xylene, p- C,J
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Inorganic Contaminant Group
CAS No.
7429905 Aluminum , . M
20859738 Aluminum phosphide M
7440360 Antimony M
7440382 Arsenic M
1327533 Arsenic trioxide M
1303339 Arsenic trisulfide . M
7440393 Barium M
542621 Barium cyanide . M,Q
7440417 Beryllium .M
7440439 Cadmium M
13765190 Calcium chromate M
7778543 Calcium hypochlorite M
1333820 Chromic acid M,R
7440473 Chromium M
Chromium (III) M
Chromium (VI) . . . . . M
7440484 Cobalt M
7440508 Copper M
544923 Copper cyanide M,Q,e
7720787 Ferrous sulfate M
7439896 Iron
7439921 Lead
M
M
7439965 Manganese M
7439976 Mercury M
7440020 Nickel M
7718549 Nickel chloride M
10102440 Nitrogen dioxide R
7789006 Potassium chromate M
151508 Potassium cyanide M,Q
506616 Potassium silver cyanide M,Q
7783008 Selenious acid M,R
7782492 Selenium M
7440224 Silver M
506649 Silver cyanide M,Q
7440235 Sodium M
26628228 Sodium azide . M
7681494 Sodium fluoride M
7775113 Sodium chromate M
CAS No.
143339 Sodium cyanide M,Q
1310732 Sodium hydroxide M,R
7440280 Thallium M
1314325 Thallic oxide M
563688 Thallium acetate M
6533739 Thallium carbonate M
7791120 Thallium chloride M
10102451 Thallium nitrate M
12039520 Thallium selenide M
7446186 Thallium (I) sulfate M
7440291 Thorium M
1314621 Vanadium pentoxide . . . M
7440666 Zinc M
557211 Zinc cyanide M,Q
1314847 Zinc phosphide M
7733020 Zinc sulfate M
Explosive/Propellants
CAS No.
7664417 Ammonia S
131748 Ammonium picrate . . . S
7773060 Ammonium sulfamate S
460195 Cyanogen S
2691410 Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine
: s
302012 Hydrazine S
55630 nitroglycerine S
99990 Nitrotoluene, 4- S
26628228 Sodium azide M,S
99354 Triniirobenzene, 1,3,5 S
118967 Trinitrotoluene S
Qrganometallic Compound
CAS No.
630104 Selenourea . . . U
78002 Tetraethyl lead U
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APPENDIX E
VENDOR INFORMATION RECORD
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VENDOR INFORMATION RECORD
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UNITED STATES ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
VENDOR INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR
INNOVATIVE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES (VISITT)
VENDOR INFORMATION FORM
Part 1: General Information and Technology Overview
1. Date Submitted: / /
2. Developer/Vendor name: ______^___^_^___^^_
3.. Street Address:
State/Province: __ Zip:
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
lOa. Technology name assigned by vendor (if different than Question 9).
lOb. Registered Trademark? _ yes _ no
II. Patents
a. k technology patented? _ yes _ no
b. Is patent pending? _ yes _ no
Country:
a. Contact Name:
b. Title:
Contact Phone: ( )-_
Fax Number: ( ) -
Technology Type:
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Vendor name....: _^_____
Technology 1ype: '
12. Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation (SITE) Program.
a. Is this technology being tested or has this technology been tested
in EPA SITE Emerging Technology Program ? _ yes _ no
b. Is this technology being tested or has this technology been tested
in EPA SITE Demonstration Program ? _ yes _ no
13. Description of Technology. In 300 words or less, describe treatment
process, including scientific principle on which the technology is
based; key treatment steps; unique and innovative features; whether
full-scale system is/will be batch, continuous, or semicontinuous; and
whether the technology is above ground or in situ. Parts 2 and 3 allow
more detail for full- and pilot-scale systems.
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Vendor name....: •
Technology type:
14. Technology Highlights. In 200 words or less, describe in terms of
contaminants treated, performance, implementation, or cost, the key
marketable features of technology, such as treatment niche and
advantages over other technologies.
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Vendor name....:
Technology type:
15. Technology Limitations. In 200 words or less, describe technical,
limitations, such as specific contaminants, that would adversely
affect applicability or performance.
16. Other Comments. In 200 words or less, provide additional technology
information, such as technology history, status, capabilities,
experience, and applicable permits obtained (e.g., TSCA. RCRA).
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Vendor mise....: ^ _
Tecbnolflfy typo: _____ _ — -
17, Tcchss'ory Status. Us'ng the following definitions, indicate the
eperatlomlctatia of the technology. (Check only one).
«. PuB seal*, AvaihMa equgiment is sized and commercially available
~ for «ctssl «Ho remediation. Of you select full scale, you must fill out
Part 2).
b. KJot idle. Avwlabla equipment U of sufficient «ize to verify _
" techoototy feasibility or ejtabikh the design and operating conditions
fcr_fulPseaJ« system. However, it is not of the size typically used
fora efcanup. Qtyoo. select pilot «cale, you mu«t fill out Part 3).
o. Beech Kale or emergkig. Technology shown to be feasible through
~ the me of bench- lop equipment in the laboratory. DataTrom the«e
studies cannot be used to
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PART 2: Full-scale Equipment/Capabilities
Vendor name....: -
Technology type: ____
22. Major Unit Processes. In 300 words or less, describe the steps and
operation of the full-scale system, including list of key components (e.g.,
pre- and post-processing). Provide more detail than you did in Question 13.
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PART 2: Full-scale Equipment/Capabilities
Vendor name....: '
Technology type:
23. Full-Scale Facility is
_ Transportable
Fixed
_ In situ
Chy:
. and State: of fixed facility.
24. Number of Full-Scale Systems
_____ Planned/in design
_____ Under construction
. Constructed
25. Capacity Range per Hour.
to
_ (units)
26. Estimated Price Range. Provide a "ballpark" estimate per unit of waste
treated. Include waste preprocessing and exclude excavation, permitting and
residual disposal.
per
(units)
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PART 2: Full-scale Equipment/Capabilities
Vendor name....:
Technology type:
27. Factor Affecting Unit Price. With "1" being the highest, rank any of the
following items that will have a significant effect on unit price. If
technology is in situ, excavation and waste handling cannot affect price.
Initial contaminant concentration
Target contaminant concentration
Waste quantity
Depth of contamination
Depth to ground water
Residual waste characteristics
Site preparation
Waste handling/preprocessing
Amount of debris with waste
Utility/fuel rates
Labor rates
Others (specify)
28. Full-Scale Cleanups.
a. If you are a subcontractor or prime contractor, give the number of
full-scale cleanups initiated or completed by your firm using your
technology.
b. If your are an equipment manufacturer, give the number of full-scale
cleanups that you know of by other firms using your technology.
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PART 3: Pilot-scale Equipment/Capabilities
Vendor name :
29. Major Unit Processes. In 200 words or less, describe steps and
operation of the pilot-scale treatment system, including list of key
components (e.g., pre- post-processing) of the pilot scale system.
Provide more detail than in you did in Question 13.
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PART 3: Pilot-scale Equipment/Capabilities
Vendor name..,.: __^^_^^_______^_
Technology type:
30. PB<*«aJ« facility U :
_ Transportable
Food
_ IAS'IOI
and State:
_ of fixed facility.
31. Number of PiJoUeafe Systems
___ Phnned/in design
___ Under conttnictioa
Constructed
32. Capacity Range Per Hour. Prorate capacity of batch processes.
to (units)
33.
1 uae* have you used this technology at your facility oral
ions to conduct puotscale studies on actual wastesT Count
.„ taining to the same site once, regardless of the number of
differeot wastes or tests. Do not count tests on surrogate wastes.
34, Can you conduct pilot-scale btatability studio on some typos of waste
at your location? _ yes _ no
At a contaminated site?
_ yet _ no
. (units)
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PART 4: Treatability Study Capabilities (Bench scale)
Vendor name....:
Technology type: __^___________^_
36. Can you conduct bench-scale treatability studies on some type of waste at
your location? _ yes _ no
37. Number of Bench-Scale Studies Conducted. Estimate total number of
bench-scale studies conducted on actual waste from different sources or sites.
Count studies pertaining to the same site once, regardless of the number of
different wastes or tests. Do not count tests on surrogate wastes. '
38. Description of Bench-Scale Testing Procedures. In 200 words or less,
describe the type of test that would be performed to determine feasibility of
this technology for treating a specific waste.
Pago No. IS
Pan Na. IS
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Part S: Summary of performance data
Vendor name....:
Tcchnolofy typo: _ ...
39. (1) Cattambant or Pollutant Parameter:
(?) Untreated
coQCeotratioQ
mage
to
(5) Nfeirix
(Chock all that apply)
_ Uataturauxl Sou"
_ Saturated Sou1
_ Orouod Water
_ On Ptujo
_ Scduwot
_ Sludge
Wasta description...:
Comments.. ........I.:
(3) Treated (4) Equipment
concentration Scale
range
to
(6) Soil classification
(Check all that apply)
_ Clay (0.0002 to 0.002 mm)
_ Silt (0.002 to 0.02 mm)
_ Fine Sand (0.02 to 0.2 mm)
_ Coarse Sand (0.2 to 2.0 mm)
Grave! (greater than 2.0 ™m
_ Not applicable
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Part 6: Representative applications and client references
Vendor name....: __
Technology type:
40. Site Name or Industry Type if Client Identity Confidential:
City:
Country:
Project Took Place at Site Named
At another Site (i- e., a Teat Facility)
Regulatory Authority or
(Check all that apply
RCRA Corrective Action
_ CERCLA
TSCA
_ Safe Drinking Water Act
_ UST Corrective Action
State (specify):
_ Other (specify):
_ Not Applicable
State/Province:
Media Treated
(Check all that apply)
_ Soil 0n situ)
_ Soil (ex situ)
Sludge
Solid
_ Natural Sediment (in situ)
_ Natural Sediment (ex situ)
Ground Water In Situ
_ Off-gas generated from a
primary Treatment technology
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Fart 6: Representative applications and client reference!
Vendor name: _____
Technology type: ___________________________
Equipment Scale:
_ Bench Kale
Pilot scale
_ Full scale
Volume/Quantity:
Project status: (Month/Year)
Contracted:
In Cleanup:
Completed.: ______
Application Type (Check only one)
(Units)
_ Full-Scab Cleanup
_ Field Demonstration
Pilot-Scale TrealabiJity
Study
Bench-Scale Treatability
~ Study
TSCA National Demonstration _ Other (specify):
TSCA Research and Development
_ EPA SITE Demonstration Program
EPA SITE Emerging Technology
Program
Research
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Part fi: Representative applications and client references
Vendor name: _____________________________
Technology type: _________________________
Halogerated volatile!
_ Halogenated semivolatiles
_ Nonhalogenated volatile! _,
_ Nonhalogenated semSvolatiles
_ Organic pesticides/herbicides
_ Dioxms/furans
PCB«
Polynuclear aromatics (PNAs)
Solvents
_ Benzene-tohiene-ethylbenzene-
xylene (BTEX)
Contaminant Group Treated
(Check all that apply)
_ Heavy metals
_ Nonmetallic toxic elements
_ Radioactive metak
Asbestos
_ Inorganic cyanides
_ Inorganic corrosives
Miscellaneous
_ Explosives/propellents
_ Organometallic pesticides/
herbicides
_ Organic cyanide
__ Organic Acids
Person outside company familiar with project (optional):
Name:
Company: _
Address:
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Part 7: Literature and Technical Refernces
Vendor name....: ___________________________
Technology type: _____________________
41. Authors):.
Title:
Journal/Conference: ________________________
Date: / / NTIS/EPA Document Number(s):.
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APPENDIX F
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION CENTER (ATTIC) BROCHURE
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United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
EPA/600/M-91/049
November 1991
Research and Development (RD-681)
For Further Information on
&EPA Alternative
Treatment
Technology
Information
Center
Please Call
ATTIC System Operator/Hotline
(301)670-6294
ATTIC Online Computer Access
(301) 670-3808
or
Joyce Perdek
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
2890 Woodbridge Avenue (MS-106)
Edison, NJ 08837-3679
(908) 321-4380; FTS 342-4380
ATTIC Technical Support
4 Research Place, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 670-4990
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What Is ATTIC?
The ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY INFORMA-
TION CENTER is the most comprehensive information
network providing up-to-date information on innova-
tive treatment technologies.
ATTIC provides the information you need to make
effective decisions on hazardous waste clean-up alter-
natives. It can be accessed with a PC and modem 24
hours a day, and there are no user fees.
What Can ATTIC Do
For You?
ATTIC helps you:
• Find innovative solutions for permanent reme-
dies at hazardous waste sites.
H Save time and resources by providing "one stop
shopping" for information on alternative treatment
options.
D Streamline your search for information by provid-
ing searchable abstracts that allow you to quickly
screen hundreds of source documents.
n Communicate with your peers and learn from their
experiences in applying innovative technologies.
• Keep up to date with the latest information on
upcoming conferences and other events.
• Identify technical experts who can assist you in
selecting appropriate technologies, and vendors
who can help you implement the remediation.
What Is In the ATTIC?
ATTIC contains information on:
Biological Treatment—processes use
microorganisms and the enzymes they
produce to transform or degrade haz-
ardous contaminants found in groundwater, surface
water, soil, sediment, and sludges. Biological treatment
processes include bioreactors, broilers, ponds and
lagoons, land treatment, composting, and subsurface
aerobic/anaerobic treatment.
Chemical Treatment—processes
involve chemical reactions which alter or
destroy a hazardous waste component.
Chemical treatment can be applied to both organic
and inorganic wastes, and may be formulated to
address specific target compounds in a mixed waste.
Typical chemical treatment processes include
oxidation-reduction reactions such as ozonation, pho-
tolysis, dehalogenation, and chemical precipitation.
This modified
activated
sludge
process has
been used
to treat
groundwater
contaminated
with organic
solvents.
Physical Treatment—processes sepa-
rate the waste stream by either applying
physical force or changing the physical
form of the waste. Physical treatment can be applied
to a wide variety of liquid and solid wastes, but further
treatment is often required. Physical treatment
processes include adsorption, filtration, distillation, air
stripping, evaporation, and freeze crystallization.
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Cement-based
solidification
can be used to
treat waste
contaminated
with organlcs.
Solidification/Stabilization—proc-
esses immobilize hazardous constituents
in waste by converting them into their
least soluble, mobile, or toxic form; by binding them
in an immobile, insoluble matrix; and/or by binding
them in a matrix which minimizes the material surface
exposed to weathering and leaching. Solidifica-
tion/stabilization processes include cement-based
fixation, encapsulation, pozzolanic-based fixation, and
vitrification.
Thermal Treatment—processes use
energy to destroy or detoxify hazardous
liquids, sludges, and solids. These
technologies include low and high energy thermal
processes. Typical thermal treatment processes
include flame combustion, fluidized bed combustion,
infrared incineration, rotary kiln, pyrolysis, and plasma
heat systems.
Solvent
extraction has
successfully
been used to
remove
organlcs from
soil and
sediment.
What Can You Get From the
ATTIC?
ATTIC provides you access to:
• Databases
• An Electronic Bulletin Board
• A Hotline
• A Repository
Databases
The ATTIC Database—The most up-to-date informa-
tion on alternative treatment technologies that you can
search using standard keywords or free text. It includes
hundreds of abstracts that highlight:
• Treatment technology
• Media
• Contaminant concentration
• Performance and cost data
• Quality assurance
fl Contact name and phone number.
The Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
Treatability Database—A comprehensive source of
treatability data for the removal or destruction of chem-
icals in water, soil, debris, sludge, and sediment. Each
file contains information on:
Physical/chemical properties
Environmental data
Treatment technology
Contaminant concentration
Media/matrix
Performance
Quality assurance.
The Technical Assistance Directory—
A database of government, academic, and
consulting experts you may contact to
answer your technical or policy questions.
The directory:
H Provides the name, affiliation, address, and phone
- number for each expert, as well as the areas of
expertise.
• Can be searched by area of expertise and by
name.
A Calendar of Events—A comprehensive
list of national and international conferences,
training seminars, and workshops. The
calendar provides:
• Date and time of the event
• A summary of its purpose and scope
• The cost to attend
• A contact name and phone number.
Electronic Bulletin
Board
A Message Center—An online message
system that lets you ask and answer ques-
tions, or leave information and system
updates.
Infrared
thermal
destruction
has been
used to
remove
organics from
soil.
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Bulletins—The latest news on alternative
g treatment technologies, such as recent
§ engineering and technology demonslraUon
bulletins,
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)—
Specialized forums within ATTIC dedicated
to discrete topic areas. These groups are
mini-bulletin boards that allow you to enter and receive
messages and view bulletins dedicated to a single
topic area. ATTIC has SIGs for:
• Bioremediation—which focuses on biological
treatment technologies and the latest develop-
ments in the field.
• The Federal Remediation Roundtable—an inter-
agency group focusing on the remediation of
federal hazardous waste sites.
Hotline
A Hotline—ATTIC can be accessed by phone dur-
ing regular business hours. Through the hotline you
can request:
• Searches to be run for you.
• Assistance in designing a search strategy or "walk-
ing" you through a search.
By contacting the ATTIC system operator, you can
also request searches of the Robert S. Kerr Environ-
mental Research Laboratory Soil Transport and Fate
Database and EPA's Hazardous Waste Collection
Database.
The system operator is always available to respond to
your questions concerning ATTIC and resolve any
problems you may have in accessing the system.
Repository
A Repository—Full-text copies of the source
documents abstracted in the ATTIC Database are
available. You can order documents from:
• The National Technical Information Service (the
NTIS number is provided as part of each abstract).
• EPA's Center for Environmental Research Informa-
tion.
• ATTIC—you can have the documents FAXed
to you, or sent by express or regular mail.
Documents are free to federal, state, and local
governments.
Why Should You Use
ATTIC?
ATTIC accommodates your busy schedule with:
• Quick searches of hundreds of abstracts on alter-
native treatment technologies.
• Free access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Optional delayed retrieval—conduct a search,
then call back later to retrieve the search report.
ATTIC includes information from a broad range of
sources, such as:
Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation
(SITE) Program
Records of Decision (RODs)
RCRA Delisting Actions
Removal Actions
Treatability Studies
NATO/International Studies
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army Toxic and Hazardous Materials Agency
(USATHAMA)
State Agencies
Industry Field Studies/Remedial Projects
Conferences and Symposia
Technical Journals and Bulletins
How Do You Get Into the
ATTIC?
\bu can access ATTIC using either an IBM (or com-
patible) PC, Apple, oc a dumb terminal equipped with
a modem (1200 or 2400 baud), and appropriate com-
munications software (e.g., CrossTalk™ or
PROCOMM™).
Note: If you do not have access to a PC with a modem,
you can still access the information in ATTIC by call-
ing the system operator.
To access ATTIC directly, set your PC communications
software as follows:
Name
Number
Baud
Parity
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Terminal Emulation
Duplex
ATTIC
301-670-3808
1200 or 2400
N
8
1
VT-100
Full
Once you have accessed ATTIC all functions are eas-
ily performed using abbreviated commands. ATTIC
is also equipped with a built-in help function; anytime
you need help, type H for an easy guide to the menu.
A User Guide is available and may be obtained by call-
ing the ATTIC system operator or leaving a message
on the bulletin board. The numbers are listed in this
brochure.
ATTIC is demonstrated at numerous
conferences and workshops across the
country. If you would like to see the system
demonstrated or would like training or tech-
nical assistance on how to use the system,
please contact the ATTIC system operator
at (301) 670-6294.
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