ABSTRACT
In Situ Vitrification (ISV) utilizes electrical energy to melt contaminated soils into a durable glass form. An electric current is passed between electrodes placed in the soil which creates temperatures high enough to melt the soil and produce a molten mass. ISV is a hazardous waste remediation process which converts contaminated soils into a durable glass form through the use of electricity. The ISV technology was first developed for applications to nuclear wastes, but has since grown to incorporate hazardous wastes. Typical applications for ISV in contaminated soils and sludge include but are not limited to the following contaminants: heavy metals; transition metals; volatile organics; organics; extractables; pesticides/herbicides; dioxins; oil and grease; and acid fraction. The ISV process trailers consist of the major equipment required on-site. The only additional equipment required would be diesel generators if high voltage line power is not available.
