AquaBlok+(TM) Remediation Technology Wins 2007 Innovation Award at International Environmental Conference.Impacted Sediments benefit from Funnel & Gate Design for Capping and Treatment LONDON -- The Adventus Group, implementers of field-proven remediation technologies for soil, sediment and groundwater, announced today that its Funnel & Gate Design for the Capping and In Situ In place. When something is "in situ," it is in its original location. Treatment of Impacted Sediments won the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. "2007 ICU ICU intensive care unit. ICU abbr. intensive care unit ICU see intensive care unit. ICU Innovation Award". This accolade is presented annually at International Clean-Up (ICU) in Birmingham, England; the U.K.'s premiere contaminated contaminated, v 1. made radioactive by the addition of small quantities of radioactive material. 2. made contaminated by adding infective or radiographic materials. 3. an infective surface or object. land solutions conference and exhibition. Joanna Moreno, Adventus Director of Groundwater Services, was present to receive the award, "On behalf of my colleagues at AquaBlok and Adventus, we are delighted with this recognition of the solid science behind AquaBlok+. The international market potential is very high, and there is great value in receiving such a commendation from recognized industry experts -- including scientists, consultants and investors." "We'd like to thank the judges for doing their homework this year; they can feel confident in their selection as Adventus prides itself on offering only scientifically defensible, proven biotechnologies designed to economically address significant environmental challenges," Moreno added. The Environmental Challenge Outlined Sub-aqueous sediments may be physically capped to protect the overlying overlying suffocation of piglets by the sow. The piglets may be weak from illness or malnutrition, the sow may be clumsy or ill, the pen may be inadequate in size or poorly designed so that piglets cannot escape. water and biota biota /bi·o·ta/ (bi-o´tah) all the living organisms of a particular area; the combined flora and fauna of a region. bi·o·ta n. The flora and fauna of a region. from continuing contamination. However, permeable caps may not be protective for the required lifetime and are difficult to monitor. Low-permeability caps may alter the natural flow system, potentially divert contaminants in an unpredictable manner, and, in some cases, need to be vented to address gaseous disruption. The winning new technology, AquaBlok+, combines two well-established and proven technologies: zero-valent iron (ZVI ZVI Zero-Valent Iron ZVI Zone of Visual Influence ZVI Zoomed Video Interface ) and low-permeability capping with the AquaBlok delivery vector to address these problems. The intellectual property is a collaboration between researchers at The Adventus Group and AquaBlok Ltd. The technology is analogous to funnel and gate systems that have been implemented at multiple sites for groundwater plume remediation. Various reactive gate materials have been developed and tested in the laboratory. Modeling analyses of funnel and gate designs for a range of typical, full-scale subsurface sediment capping conditions have been conducted. A pilot test in the Anacostia River The Anacostia River is a river that flows about 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Prince George's County in Maryland, USA and through Washington, D.C. where it joins with the Washington Channel to empty into the Potomac River at Hains Point. , Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the U.S. EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. , Battelle, and the University of Texas is taking place during 2007. Benefits Summarized Funnel and reactive gate technology provides: * isolation of contaminated sediment * contaminant contaminant /con·tam·i·nant/ (kon-tam´in-int) something that causes contamination. contaminant something that causes contamination. treatment * better protection than sediment removal or non-reactive cap This patented technology is applicable to: * contaminated sediments * contaminated groundwater discharging into water bodies * contaminated water bodies recharging groundwater * wide range of contaminants Costs are available upon request, but generally on an order of magnitude A change in quantity or volume as measured by the decimal point. For example, from tens to hundreds is one order of magnitude. Tens to thousands is two orders of magnitude; tens to millions is three orders of magnitude, etc. less expensive than dredging and ex-situ sediment management. Longevity of the capping material is indefinite, whereas for the reactive gate material, greater than 10 years. They can also be reapplied as necessary. About The Adventus Group The Adventus Group provides a growing portfolio of leading environmental remediation technologies, including patented offerings from Adventus Americas Inc., and EnviroMetal Technologies Inc. Our business model supports site owners, environmental engineers, and diverse consulting professionals by providing unbiased design, and selection of the most cost-effective remediation strategies. Adventus exclusively offers DARAMEND[R], EHC EHC Environmental Health Criteria EHC Environmental Health Center (NSC) EHC Eishockeyclub (German) EHC Extended Health Care (Plan) EHC Emory and Henry College [R] and related ZVI technologies for In Situ Chemical Reduction (ISCR ISCR Investor Summit on Climate Risk ) along with TERRAMEND[R], AQUABLOK+[TM], EHC-O[TM], O-Sox[TM], and mGCW-R[TM] systems to address myriad soil, sediment and groundwater impacts. Our world-class technical team is a clearly recognized industry leader. Since its inception in 2003, Adventus as successfully deployed field installations at over 200 sites in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Adventus family of companies is always seeking strategic partnerships with complementary remediation biotechnologies, and qualified international licensees in numerous countries. For more information contact Michael Mueller at mike.mueller@adventusgroup.com or visit us online at www.AdventusGroup.com About ICU ICU 2007 is a dynamic & interactive land remediation forum. With unrelenting pressure to redevelop brown-field sites as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible, ICU offers an unrivalled forum for bringing buyers and suppliers together. From innovative land remediation solutions to unlimited information and key policy drivers, ICU provides a targeted forum for discussion and debate for property developers, consultants and suppliers of technology and services. More information can be found online at www.sustainabilitylive.com |
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