Heterogeneous Wastes Characterization: Methods and Recommendations

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CRC Press, 1992 M11 18 - 176 pages
Heterogenous 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 Ee
7
Planning the Study Leon Borgman Charlotte Kimbrough
22
QAQC and Data Quality Assessment Jeff van Ee and Roy R Jones Sr
53
Sample Acquisition Janet Angert Alan Crockett and Timothy Lewis
65
Analytical Laboratory Requirements Clare Gerlach Wayne McMahon
90
The Larger Perspective Roy R Jones Sr
110
Drum Characterization Tom Starks
117
Appendix B A Survey of Available Statistical Techniques Leon Borgman
127
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