Abstract: A system and method for environmental data management. The system includes an application including a mapping module that a generates an interactive graphical mapping interface of the site, the interactive mapping interface including links to environmental data from a site and related documents, an analysis module that analyzes the environmental data, the environmental data including contaminants of potential concern (COPC) data, a risk assessment module that assesses the human health risks caused by COPCs at the site, and a remediation module that screens remedial technology for cleaning up COPCs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 24, 2004
Date of Patent:
April 18, 2006
Assignee:
Integrated Environmental Services. Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Y. Young, Yeong-Hwa Shih, Sheng Quan Tan
Abstract: A method and apparatus for neutralizing pentaborane. A high-capacity pentaborane processing system is disclosed that may be employed at a variety of sites where pentaborane may be stored. Remote monitoring and worker interface with the pentaboraneis limited to placement of a target cylinder into an airtight chamber and connection of process piping to each cylinder valve. Hydrolysis of the pentaborane is achieved in the system by rapid and extensive physical mixing of the pentaborane with water, which yields gaseous elemental hydrogen and residual boric acid. Sodium hydroxide may be provided to neutralize boric acid and form borax, which may be later precipitated out of the waste stream. Continuous monitoring through various pH and ORP sensors give operators information needed to maintain correct chemical balance throughout the reaction process. A cylinder or other container filled with pentaborane may be connected to an airtight system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 28, 1997
Date of Patent:
July 13, 1999
Assignee:
Integrated Environmental Services, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffrey William Gold, Kenneth Joel Feinberg, Daniel James Buddin