2012
Żogała, B.; Mendecki, M. J.; Zuberek, W. M.; Robak, M.
Application of self potential method in the area contaminated with oil derivatives Journal Article
In: Acta Geodynamica et Geomaterialia, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 179-189, 2012, ISSN: 12149705, (6).
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abstract = {Oil derivatives contamination of soils effects in changes of many physical properties of soil such as: electrical resistivity, conductivity and self potential (SP) as well. Thus the measurable anomalies of these properties are possible to detect with geoelectrical measurements. SP geoelectrical measurements were carried out in the area of controlled oil spill. The oil was spilled into vadose zone of dry sands. The first underground water level was observed at the depth of 10 m. The measurements were carried out along 20 m long profile situated above 3 m long contaminated zone. The part of contaminated zone (1.5 m) had been subjected to bioremediation process with yeasts Yarrowia lipolytica since 4 months. In the border of contaminated zone and biodegradated one chemical gradient was developed and significant increase of self potentials values can be observed. The measurements were carried out with potential gradient method. Lund Imaging System equipment and non-polarizable electrodes (Cu/CuSO 4) were applied. Above contaminated and biodegraded zone distinct SP anomaly (10-20 mV) was measured. The anomaly correlates with results of EM, resistivity imaging and induced polarization investigations.},
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Oil derivatives contamination of soils effects in changes of many physical properties of soil such as: electrical resistivity, conductivity and self potential (SP) as well. Thus the measurable anomalies of these properties are possible to detect with geoelectrical measurements. SP geoelectrical measurements were carried out in the area of controlled oil spill. The oil was spilled into vadose zone of dry sands. The first underground water level was observed at the depth of 10 m. The measurements were carried out along 20 m long profile situated above 3 m long contaminated zone. The part of contaminated zone (1.5 m) had been subjected to bioremediation process with yeasts Yarrowia lipolytica since 4 months. In the border of contaminated zone and biodegradated one chemical gradient was developed and significant increase of self potentials values can be observed. The measurements were carried out with potential gradient method. Lund Imaging System equipment and non-polarizable electrodes (Cu/CuSO 4) were applied. Above contaminated and biodegraded zone distinct SP anomaly (10-20 mV) was measured. The anomaly correlates with results of EM, resistivity imaging and induced polarization investigations.
2009
Żogała, B.; Dubiel, R.; Zuberek, W. M.; Steininger, M.; Wzientek, K.; Robak, M.
Geoelectrical methods for detection of oil contaminations in soils and bioremediation process monitoring Proceedings
vol. 1, 2009, ISSN: 15548015, (4).
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abstract = {The goal of the experiment was to verify the geoelectrical methods as a tool for detection of oil contaminations in soils and to monitor their bioremediation process. The survey area of approximately 2000 m2 is situated in the former military camp Borne Sulinowo in NW Poland. The area is covered by fluvioglacial sediments composed of sands and gravels with the first water level at the 11 12 m depth. Numerous shallow bore-holes were drilled to recognize the detailed geological structure. The measurements with conductivity meter (Geonics EM-31Mk2) and resistivity Lund Imaging System were carried out and soils samples were taken for laboratory tests in fall 2007. Then 70 litres of diesel fuel was spilled on the 3m2 area and in this way introduced into the soil. The geophysical measurements and laboratory tests were repeated. The measurements showed the distinct anomaly of resistivity or apparent conductivity related to oil contamination of soil. In order to carry out the bioremediation process the Yarrowia Lipolytica yeast were introduced into the contaminated soil in spring 2008. Then, the bioremediation was observed and monitored by EM, resistivity imaging measurements and laboratory tests of soil samples.},
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The goal of the experiment was to verify the geoelectrical methods as a tool for detection of oil contaminations in soils and to monitor their bioremediation process. The survey area of approximately 2000 m2 is situated in the former military camp Borne Sulinowo in NW Poland. The area is covered by fluvioglacial sediments composed of sands and gravels with the first water level at the 11 12 m depth. Numerous shallow bore-holes were drilled to recognize the detailed geological structure. The measurements with conductivity meter (Geonics EM-31Mk2) and resistivity Lund Imaging System were carried out and soils samples were taken for laboratory tests in fall 2007. Then 70 litres of diesel fuel was spilled on the 3m2 area and in this way introduced into the soil. The geophysical measurements and laboratory tests were repeated. The measurements showed the distinct anomaly of resistivity or apparent conductivity related to oil contamination of soil. In order to carry out the bioremediation process the Yarrowia Lipolytica yeast were introduced into the contaminated soil in spring 2008. Then, the bioremediation was observed and monitored by EM, resistivity imaging measurements and laboratory tests of soil samples.
2008
Żogała, B.; Dubiel, R.; Robak, M.; Zuberek, W. M.; Wzientek, K.
European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE, 2008, (2).
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abstract = {The survey has been carried out in the area the former military underground fuel base situated in the firing ground Borne Sulinowo (NW Poland). The oil contaminations were revealed in 7 zones in the studied area. In 2003 and 2005 yeast strain Yarrowia lipolytica A-101 suspensions were introduced into shallow boreholes to intensify the bioremediation process. In succeeding seasons the bioremediation was observed and monitored using EM and resistivity imaging measurements. The study showed the significant measurable change in soil electrical properties after several months since the yeast suspension had been introduced into hydrocarbons contaminated soil. The bioremediation can be efficiently observed and monitored with geoelectrical methods such as resistivity imaging or electromagnetic induction ones.},
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The survey has been carried out in the area the former military underground fuel base situated in the firing ground Borne Sulinowo (NW Poland). The oil contaminations were revealed in 7 zones in the studied area. In 2003 and 2005 yeast strain Yarrowia lipolytica A-101 suspensions were introduced into shallow boreholes to intensify the bioremediation process. In succeeding seasons the bioremediation was observed and monitored using EM and resistivity imaging measurements. The study showed the significant measurable change in soil electrical properties after several months since the yeast suspension had been introduced into hydrocarbons contaminated soil. The bioremediation can be efficiently observed and monitored with geoelectrical methods such as resistivity imaging or electromagnetic induction ones.
2005
Żogała, B.; Robak, M.; Rymowicz, W.; Wzientek, K.; Rusin, M.; Maruszczak, J.
Geoelectrical observation of Yarrowia lipolytica bioremediation of petrol-contaminated soil Journal Article
In: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, vol. 14, no. 5, pp. 665-669, 2005, ISSN: 12301485, (19).
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abstract = {Our investigation was localized in the area of fuel base A of the former Soviet firing ground Borne Sulinowo, where petrol contamination of soils had been observed. The suspenssion of yeast strain Yarrowia lipolytica A-101 was introduced into twelve one-metre deep bore-holes. The process of bioremediation was controlled using electromagnetic and resistivity methods, and microbial enumeration was done on Hy-Check slides. The measurements were carried out along the same profile in spring 2003, autumn 2003 and spring 2004. The significant increase of electrical conductivity of soils was observed in the vicinity of bore-holes with introduced yeast. The study showed the ability of Yarrowia lipolytica yeast to remedy petrol contaminated soils and the efficiency of applied geoelectrical methods to this process monitoring.},
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Our investigation was localized in the area of fuel base A of the former Soviet firing ground Borne Sulinowo, where petrol contamination of soils had been observed. The suspenssion of yeast strain Yarrowia lipolytica A-101 was introduced into twelve one-metre deep bore-holes. The process of bioremediation was controlled using electromagnetic and resistivity methods, and microbial enumeration was done on Hy-Check slides. The measurements were carried out along the same profile in spring 2003, autumn 2003 and spring 2004. The significant increase of electrical conductivity of soils was observed in the vicinity of bore-holes with introduced yeast. The study showed the ability of Yarrowia lipolytica yeast to remedy petrol contaminated soils and the efficiency of applied geoelectrical methods to this process monitoring.