Chapter 31
Tool II: Membrane Interface Probe
Vladislav Knytl
Abstract Detailed investigation of soil and sediment pollution is a crucial aspect of
remediation. Direct-push methods (direct sensing tools) represent a powerful tool for
characterization of the contaminated site. One of these methods is Membrane
Interface Probe suitable for detection of volatile organic compounds in soils.
Keywords Membrane interface probe · Direct sensing tools · Contamination ·
Investigation
31.1 Introduction
Detailed investigation of soil and sediment pollution is a crucial aspect of remediation. Direct-push methods (direct sensing tools) represent a powerful tool for
characterization of the contaminated site. These methods are an essential part of
the so-called high-resolution site characterization (HRSC). This strategy developed
by the US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) enables to obtain the most
detailed information regarding the actual distribution of pollution within the site
(US EPA 2016).
The data obtained from the direct investigation helps to create a more accurate
model of the contamination and eliminate blind paths and unexpected barriers that
arise from a lack of knowledge of the distribution of contaminants. It is important to
deliver the remediation agent directly into the contaminated layers in order to
enhance the remediation efficiency. This is especially useful in the case of remediation agents based on direct chemical reaction with contaminants. One of the major
limitations of these materials is their limited migration potential through the aquifer.
Therefore, a lot of research effort goes into enhancing its migration capabilities
(Soukupova et al. 2015).
V. Knytl (*)
DEKONTA a.s., Stehelčeves, Czech Republic
e-mail: knytl@dekonta.cz
© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
J. Filip et al. (eds.), Advanced Nano-Bio Technologies for Water and Soil Treatment,
Applied Environmental Science and Engineering for a Sustainable Future,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29840-1_31
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Tool II: Membrane Interface Probe
Vladislav Knytl
Abstract Detailed investigation of soil and sediment pollution is a crucial aspect of
remediation. Direct-push methods (direct sensing tools) represent a powerful tool for
characterization of the contaminated site. One of these methods is Membrane
Interface Probe suitable for detection of volatile organic compounds in soils.
Keywords Membrane interface probe · Direct sensing tools · Contamination ·
Investigation
31.1 Introduction
Detailed investigation of soil and sediment pollution is a crucial aspect of remediation. Direct-push methods (direct sensing tools) represent a powerful tool for
characterization of the contaminated site. These methods are an essential part of
the so-called high-resolution site characterization (HRSC). This strategy developed
by the US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) enables to obtain the most
detailed information regarding the actual distribution of pollution within the site
(US EPA 2016).
The data obtained from the direct investigation helps to create a more accurate
model of the contamination and eliminate blind paths and unexpected barriers that
arise from a lack of knowledge of the distribution of contaminants. It is important to
deliver the remediation agent directly into the contaminated layers in order to
enhance the remediation efficiency. This is especially useful in the case of remediation agents based on direct chemical reaction with contaminants. One of the major
limitations of these materials is their limited migration potential through the aquifer.
Therefore, a lot of research effort goes into enhancing its migration capabilities
(Soukupova et al. 2015).
V. Knytl (*)
DEKONTA a.s., Stehelčeves, Czech Republic
e-mail: knytl@dekonta.cz
© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
J. Filip et al. (eds.), Advanced Nano-Bio Technologies for Water and Soil Treatment,
Applied Environmental Science and Engineering for a Sustainable Future,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29840-1_31
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