Heterogeneous Wastes Characterization: Methods and RecommendationsHeterogenous Wastes Characterization Methods and Recommendations addresses the problems faced by investigators when attempting to characterize heterogenous wastes contaminated with hazardous chemicals and/or radionuclides. The book is the result of a workshop conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy to devise methods for cleaning up waste sites, including landfills and drum dumps, where these chemicals have been spilled or improperly stored. The book summarizes study planning tools, sampling design strategies, and field and laboratory methods now in use. It also identifies the advantages and disadvantages of each method. In addition, the book identifies areas that would benefit from methodological research or development or the adoption of new approaches. Pertinent regulatory definitions have been assembled and augmented with practical working definitions. Heterogenous Wastes Characterization Methods and Recommendations is essential for personnel who work with hazardous wastes or in sanitary engineering firms. |
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Contents
Introduction Gretchen Rupp | 1 |
Definitions Fred Haeberer and Jeff van | 7 |
Planning the Study Leon Borgman Charlotte Kimbrough | 22 |
QAQC and Data Quality Assessment Jeff van Ee and Roy R Jones | 53 |
Sample Acquisition Janet Angert Alan Crockett and Timothy Lewis | 65 |
Characterization of Uncontained Heterogeneous Wastes | 66 |
Characterization of Contained Heterogeneous Wastes | 79 |
Treatment After Minimal Evaluation | 85 |
Analytical Laboratory Requirements Clare Gerlach Wayne McMahon | 90 |
4 | 98 |
The Larger Perspective Roy R Jones Sr | 110 |
Drum Characterization Tom Starks | 117 |
21 | 122 |
Appendix B A Survey of Available Statistical Techniques Leon Borgman | 127 |
44 | 135 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Heterogeneous Wastes Characterization: Methods and Recommendations |
| Authors | Epa/Envir Syst Monit, U.S. Dept. of Energy |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | CRC Press, 1992 |
| ISBN | 0849387205, 9780849387203 |
| Length | 176 pages |
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