Evaluation of Road Base Material Derived from Tank Bottom Sludges

EPA Grant Number: R827015-01-0
Title: Evaluation of Road Base Material Derived from Tank Bottom Sludges
Investigators: John N. Veenstra, Dee Ann Sanders, Donald R. Snethen
Institutions: Oklahoma State University
EPA Project Officer: Bala Krishnan
Project Period: July 23, 1999 to June 22, 2000 (N/C Ext. to December, 22, 2000)
Project Amount: $70,556
Research Category: Beneficial use of waste products

Description:

REPORTING PERIOD: Jul. 24, 2000 – Oct. 23, 2000

  1. Testing was completed on all tank-bottom sludges.

  2. Freeze-thaw testing was completed on roadbase mixtures.

  3. Toxic characteristics leaching procedure testing was completed on roadbase mixtures.

  4. 48-hour acute toxicity testing was completed on leachate from roadbase mixtures.

 

PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR NEXT QUARTER:

  1. Analyze samples for normally-occurring radioactive material (NORM).

  2. Prepare final report on project.

  3. Give presentation on project at the 7th International Petroleum Environmental Conference.

  4. Begin preparation of paper for peer-reviewed materials engineering journal.