To better understand the removal efficiencies of our heating technologies, TRS conducts laboratory testing on emerging and difficult to remediate contaminants. This research has led to patented thermal solutions for miscible compounds, such as 1,4-dioxane and tetrahydrofuran, and PFAS.
Current Lab Research
TCH Casing Annular Material
This research is led by Gorm Heron, Chief Technology Officer.
Drip Optimization
Emerging Contaminants
This research is led by Emily Crownover, Managing Principal Engineer.
Related Publications
PFAS Remediation – Mass Balance and Vapor Treatment (white paper)
From Research and Development to PFAS Project Implementation (newsletter article)
Emily Crownover, Managing Principal Engineer, leads a tour at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, where TRS used TCH on PFAS containing ex situ soil stockpiles.
TRS installed heater wells horizontally to thermally desorb PFAS in a 2,000 cubic yard soil pile at Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson.