Field Comparison of Oxygen Distribution Technologies for Stimulation of Aerobic Biodegradation of Oxygenates

摘要

There is keen interest in oxygen injection systems owing to the increased evidence of in situ aerobic biodegradation of gasoline constituents such as oxygenates, e.g., MTBE and TBA. Significant remediation-cost reductions are possible by stimulating indigenous microorganisms to degrade contaminants of concern by adding oxygen. Various commercial oxygen injection approaches are being marketed with little (or no) credible evidence supporting their claims.