Abstract: Ex Situ Bioremediation of Oily Wastes

Todd W. Schrauf, Leslie K. Pennington, Thomas K. Gavigan

Remediation of oily hydrocarbon wastes by ex situ bioremediation is becoming an increasingly popular and cost-effective approach. Reflecting this increase in popularity, is a corresponding increase in the number of methods currently utilized for ex situ bioremediation. The different methods of ex situ bioremediation, including design, implementation, monitoring, and closure are presented and discussed with regard to respective advantages, disadvantages, and costs. Case histories are presented to demonstrate project successes and problems.