Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009 4:30 PM
Location: 366 Hollister Hall
ABSTRACT
The use of bio-remediation has gained traction in the marketplace. However biological processes are still biological processes, and they are particularly difficult to manage underground at low concentrations where competition for food and nutrient supplies can be problematic. Chlorinated and non-chlorinated biologically mediated transformation steps will be reviewed in theory and with selected case studies. A case will be made for using mass balances and, as appropriate, up to a triple proof approach to confirm that degradation is actually occurring.
BIOGRAPHY
Richard P. Brownell has provided a broad range of services to private and public sector clients for over 30 years. He has authored and coauthored over 60 technical papers on a wide range of environmental topics and presented training on hazardous waste regulations and other topics. As a Technical Director for Malcolm Pirnie, he reviews all major site investigation, remediation and brownfields activities for the firm's nationwide practice. Dick Brownell directs Malcolm Pirnie's hazardous waste management program. He has developed remedial measures for numerous Superfund and hazardous waste sites nationwide, and has supervised more than 500 hazardous waste site investigations and cleanups. As the firm's Quality Consultant for acquisition risk management strategies, he has advised clients on negotiation strategies for contaminated sites, having reviewed hundreds of property assessments and investigations throughout his career. He has developed remedial measures for Superfund and hazardous waste sites throughout the United States, and has supervised over 60 hazardous waste projects in the last 15 years. He has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an MS of Civil Engineering/Sanitary from Stanford University, and an MBA in Management from New York University.
Refreshments will be served at 4:15 PM
