Geoelectrical investigation of oil contaminated soils in former underground fuel base: Borne Sulinowo, NW Poland

Żogała, B.; Dubiel, R.; Zuberek, Wacław M.; Rusin-Zogala, M.; Steininger, M.

doi:10.1007/s00254-008-1458-y

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“…The properties of soils and migration substances control the rate of migration, changes of composition and properties of migration substance. In addition, hydrocarbon contains undissolved components of Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (DNAPL) and Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) which can travel vertically or horizontally in long distances under gravitational influence which require different treatment depending on the nature and extent of contamination (Zogala et al, 2009). Cleaning of oil-contaminated soil commonly depends on excavating the material followed by subsequent treatment, incinerator or disposal in landfill.…”

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Influence of Oil Contamination on Geotechnical Properties of Basaltic Residual Soil

Rahman¹,

Hamzah²,

Taha³

et al. 2010

American Journal of Applied Sciences

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Problem statement: Oil contamination due to accidental spillage or leakage brings hefty damage to the environments. It percolates steadily into subsurface environments and contaminates the soil and water system. Hydrocarbon contamination has not just affected the quality of the soil but will also alter the physical properties of oil-contaminated soil. Approach: This study presented the geotechnical properties of oil-contaminated soils as well as uncontaminated soils for comparison. Testing programs performed on the studied soils included basic properties, Atterberg limit, compaction, permeability and unconsolidated undrained triaxial tests. The base soils used were originated from weathered basaltic rock of grades V and VI. Soil samples were artificially contaminated with 4, 8, 12 and 16% oil of the dry weight of based soils. Results: The results showed that the oil contamination decreased the liquid limit and plastic limit values for both grades of weathered soils. For soil grade V, the decrease in plastic limit and liquid limit were represented by 21 and 39%, respectively. Meanwhile, for soil grade VI, the drop was significantly high for liquid limit (39%) and lower for plastic limit (19%) if compared to soil grade V. The oil-contaminated soils also indicated a lower Maximum Dry Density (MDD) and optimum water content if compared with uncontaminated soils. The MDD for soil grade V and VI decreased from 1.67-1.50 and 1.60-1.55 g cm^-3, respectively. The OMD values dropped from 23.5-17.5% for soil grade V and 23.0-16.5% for soil grade VI when oil contents were increased. A reduction in permeability was observed as a result of the oil contamination. The permeability of soil grade V and VI decreased from 3.74-0.22 and 2.65-0.22 cm sec^-1, respectively. In terms of undrained shear strength, C_u was clearly affected by the increase in oil content in contaminated soils. Both soil grades showed stress dependant behavior with a brittle mode of failure. The C_u values for uncontaminated soils of both grades were 126 and 106 kPa and then dropped to very close values of 35 and 32 kPa at oil content of 16%. Conclusion: The results showed that the addition of oil has adverse effects to the geotechnical properties of the studied residual soil. Contaminated residual soils might be used for geotechnical purposes and these results will benefit to engineers or decision makers in recycling or re-using of contaminated soils

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Influence of Oil Contamination on Geotechnical Properties of Basaltic Residual Soil

Rahman¹,

Hamzah²,

Taha³

et al. 2010

American Journal of Applied Sciences

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“…The resistivity method is one of the oldest geophysical survey techniques (Schlumberger et al 1933;Archie 1942;Sumner 1976;Telford et al 1990;Loke 2011) and is commonly applied in fields such as engineering and environmental investigations (e.g., Zogała et al 2009;Pacanowski et al 2014;Amini and Ramazi 2016), geological (e.g., Shemang and Molwalefhe 2009;Barski and Mieszkowski 2014;Mieszkowski et al 2014) and hydrogeological (e.g., Asfahani and Abou Zakhem 2013;Giang et al 2013) studies. The purpose of electrical surveys is to determine the subsurface resistivity distribution by performing measurements on the ground surface.…”

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Application of electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) for the assessment of peat properties: a case study of the Całowanie Fen, Central Poland

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Complex studies were carried out to recognize the fen structure and peat properties in the Całowanie Fen area, belonging to the Natura 2000 network. The studies were conducted in two study areas that differ significantly in terms of peat thickness. Electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) was used to identify the properties of the peat and its substrate, such as thickness and electrical resistivity. Comparison of the field studies with the laboratory tests has shown that the ash content rises electrical resistivity in peat. In addition, the study has shown that the application of non-invasive geophysical methods in protected areas is justified. The fen, as a medium containing mostly water, was a proper test area for the ERI measurements.

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“…In the studies of Benson et al (1997), Zogala et al (2009, Nwankwo & Emujakporue (2012) and Ayolabi et al (2013), the changes in the physical properties are influenced by the presence of the hydrocarbons once the degradation process by microorganism generate several reactive subproducts -most of all interact with inorganic solute dissolved and minerals materials, conditions that can modify the resistivity and chargeability response (Moreira & Braga, 2009). In this way, it is possible to attribute high resistivity to the presence of recent hydrocarbons in the environment.…”

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“…In addition to the geophysical methods, it is possible to highlight the application of geoelectric methods in the diagnosis of hydrocarbon contamination in soil and groundwater, due to the detection and mapping of the extension of the affected area and information about the depth of the saturated zone, direction of the underground flow and depth of rock substrate unchanged (Benson et al, 1997;Moreira & Braga, 2009;Zogala et al, 2009;Minozzo, 2010;Nwankwo & Emujakporue, 2012;Ayolabi et al, 2013).…”

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Environmental Geophysical Diagnosis of a Contaminated Area by Hydrocarbons in a Railway Accident in the Municipality of Botucatu - Sp

2018

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The diagnosis of contaminated areas is a mandatory procedure to treatment and remediation of soil and groundwater. Complex contaminants like hydrocarbons undergo physical and chemical changes along the dwell time in the geological environment, with changes in dissolution and spread in unsaturated and saturated soil aquifer system. This research describes the application of geophysical methods integrated with a history of chemical data in a contaminated area by leaked hydrocarborn in a railway accident, in 2005, at rural area in Botucatu (SP). The geophysical methods Electrical Resistivity and Induced Polarization were used by 5 parallel lines of electrical resistivity tomography in Schlumberger array, programmed and adjusted from a history of chemical analysis of groundwater. The electrical tomography data allowed thegeneration of 2D inversion models and visualization of 3D models. The data integrated analysis indicated the advanced state of degradation of hydrocarbons, recognized by high values of high chargeability in relation to the natural pattern of the area, concomitantly to areas of medium resistivity. This pattern may be indicative of the advanced state of degradation of the contaminants in the geological environment, with probable formation of sulphides resulting from the stabilization of the sulphur from the hydrocarbons and the iron present commonly found in tropical soils.RESUMOO diagnóstico de áreas contaminadas é um procedimento obrigatório ao tratamento e remediação de solo e águas subterrâneas. Contaminantes complexos como hidrocarbonetos passam por transformações físicas e químicas ao longo do tempo de permanência no ambiente geológico, com alterações no grau de dissolução no sistema aquífero. Este trabalho descreve a aplicação de métodos geofísicos integrados com um histórico de dados geoquímicos, numa área contaminada por hidrocarbonetos vazados num acidente ferroviário em 2005, na zona rural do município de Botucatu (SP). Foram utilizados os métodos geofísicos Eletrorresistividade e Polarização Induzida, por meio de 5 linhas paralelas de tomografia elétrica em arranjo Schlumberger, programadas e posicionadas a partir da interpretação de um histórico de análises geoquímicas do solo e água subterrânea. Os dados de tomografia elétrica permitiram a geração de modelos de inversão 2D e modelos de visualização 3D. A análise integrada de dados indica o avançado estado de degradação dos hidrocarbonetos, reconhecido por elevados valores de alta cargabilidade em relação ao padrão natural da área, concomitantemente a zonas de resistividade moderada. Este padrão pode ser um indicativo do avançado estado de degradação dos contaminantes no ambiente geológico, com provável neoformação de sulfetos oriundos estabilização do enxofre proveniente dos hidrocarbonetos e o ferro presente comumente encontrado em solos tropicais.

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Geoelectrical investigation of oil contaminated soils in former underground fuel base: Borne Sulinowo, NW Poland

Cited by 12 publications

References 19 publications

Influence of Oil Contamination on Geotechnical Properties of Basaltic Residual Soil

Influence of Oil Contamination on Geotechnical Properties of Basaltic Residual Soil

Application of electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) for the assessment of peat properties: a case study of the Całowanie Fen, Central Poland

Environmental Geophysical Diagnosis of a Contaminated Area by Hydrocarbons in a Railway Accident in the Municipality of Botucatu - Sp

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