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Unlocking the Potential of Petroleum Biodegradation with QuantArray® Petro

BlogBy Marshall Ware March 6, 2024

Unlocking the Potential of Petroleum Biodegradation with QuantArray® Petro Petroleum-contaminated sites pose a complex challenge for environmental remediation. Traditional assessment methods often fall short in providing a comprehensive view of the biodegradation potential of these sites. This is where Microbial Insights Inc.’s QuantArray® Petro steps in, revolutionizing the way we approach site evaluation. Comprehensive Insights,…

QuantArray®-Petro: Evaluating a Transition to MNA

UncategorizedBy Emily August 13, 2020

For this project, site managers wanted to know if they could transition to MNA. By utilizing QuantArray®-Petro and SIP, we were able to provide them the analysis to support an MNA management decision.

QuantArray®-Petro: Assessment of Hydrocarbon Impact in Drinking Water Aquifer

UncategorizedBy Emily April 15, 2020

• A homeowner dependent on a domestic water well suddenly saw an accumulation of a black precipitant clogging the pre-filter of their water treatment system. Two years previous to this observation there was a release of gas condensate hydrocarbons and saltwater upgradient of their property.

• The results of the QuantArray®-Petro analysis provided evidence of hydrocarbon impact in the drinking water aquifer upgradient of the homeowner’s property in a remarkably cost-effective manner and contributed to a settlement of this case to the benefit of the homeowner.

In Situ Microcosms: MNA vs Enhanced Aerobic Bioremediation

UncategorizedBy Emily February 11, 2020

• The ISM study conducted at this site provided clear, actionable evidence that increasing the dissolved oxygen concentration at the site would stimulate hydrocarbon biodegradation. Further, this evidence was provided in a significantly more cost effective manner than a bench-scale treatability study or a pilot scale study and in a more timely manner.

QuantArray®-Petro: Effectiveness of Oxygen Addition at a Former Gas Station

UncategorizedBy Emily November 21, 2019

• Groundwater at a former gasoline service station was impacted by leaking underground storage tanks and associated piping. Although contaminant trends and geochemistry suggested that MNA could be an appropriate site management strategy, the need for more rapid site closure led to a decision to enhance biodegradation of BTEX and MTBE aerobically with injection of an oxygen releasing compound.

QuantArray®-Petro: MNA Assessment at a Crude Oil Impacted Site