BIOREMEDIATION PRODUCT

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Waste
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Minimization S
Successes and
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Manpower Allocation Savings
At MIDDLE EASTERN
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INSTALLATIONS
Chance A. STAVINOHA, PMP
Green Products Program Manager, TEAM

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Larry
THEBEAU
Asset Mgmt Flight Chief, 379TH ECES/CEV
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WHAT IS BIOREMEDIATION?
Basically, bioremediation utilizes specific bacteria (bio)
to completely
p
y digest
g
a varietyy of contaminants
(remediation).. Bioremediation has been widely used
(remediation)
within the petrochemical industry since the midmid- 1980
1980s
s..

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WHAT ARE BIOREMEDIATION PRODUCTS?

Bioremediation Products differ from Biodegradable
Products.. The former applies active bacteria,
Products
bacteria the
latter only adds enzymes
enzymes.. Bacteria can completely
digest compounds
compounds;; enzymes can break up
compounds
d into
i t somewhat
h t smaller
ll components.
components
t .

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How did We get Here?

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BIAP, 2004: Large release from a 210 fuel bag resulted in a

sizable digdig-n-haul of contaminated soil
soil. Rain later filled the hole &
POL was lifted from the soil. Below, bioremediation product is
being applied to remediate the remaining contaminants in situ.
situ.

CENTAF begins Partnering with Nature

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Micro--Blaze
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Prepared By:
USCENTAF A7 Environmental Program Manager
Roxanne King
2005
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(USCENTAF - UNCLASSIFIED 2005)

Micro--Blaze Emergency Liquid Spill

Micro
Control.

is a bioremediation and spill control

product that not onlyy eliminates
p
flammability of hydrocarbons, it breaks
down,, degrades
g
and digests
g
the
waste. This product is used in various
applications
pp
for the elimination of
hydrocarbon and organic wastes.

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MBELSC Applications

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You can use MB for

spills on Asphalt,
concrete gravel
concrete,
gravel,
sand, soil, any media
as g
ground surface.
Each type of surface
will require different
t t
treatment
t ti
times, or
technique to work
most effectively.
(USCENTAF - UNCLASSIFIED 2005)

Wh use
Why
se MBELSC?

To Reduce costs of
spill treatment
Mi i i or eliminate
Minimize
li i
any "dig and haul"
charges
Minimize or eliminate
"cradle--to
"cradle
to--grave"
liability many times
associated with spill /
waste remediation

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M-B FOG

M-B FOG for treatment of Fats,

Oils, & Grease, is a nonnon-toxic
formulation of biological activators
and selected nonnon-pathogenic
microbes that solves restaurant
drainage line problems caused by a
buildup of fats, oils, and grease in
commercial kitchens and drain lines.
It eliminates odors and prevents
grease buildup in grease traps.

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MB FOG

MB FOG is also used in municipal

collection lines,, lift stations,, and
wastewater treatment plants to keep lines
g, reduce odors,, and make
free flowing,
wastewater treatment plants more
g the
efficient and effective byy treating
waste before it gets to the plant.

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M-B Care
Ca e and Use

Keep your MicroMicro-Blaze stored in a cool dry

y
location,, it has a shelf life of 10 years
when kept between -35oF and 180oF
Any standard sprayer will work,
work and Fire
Departments can apply this with their
surfactant applicators for large projects
projects.
Standard use of MBELSC is a 3% solution
of MicroMicro-Blaze concentrate in water
water.

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MBELSC Requests
Req ests

To request a re
re--supply of MBELSC at your
base,, contact your
y
Environmental Program
g
Manager at CENTAF A7.
For the MB MSDS Click here
For the MB FOG MSDS Click here

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Bioremediation Products currently used

at CENTAF installations

MBELSC

FOG

Emergency Liquid Spill Control (MBELSC) product immediately eliminates

flammability of volatiles and completely digests organic hydrocarbons
hydrocarbons..
F O G (Fats, Oils, & Greases) is used to control kitchen & industrial grease,
treat lift stations, prepre-treat wastewater, and control foul odors.
odors.
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SPILL TREATMENT - I

(APRIL, 2007)

IIncident:
id t ~ 65 gallons
ll
released
l
d ffrom 500
500--gallon
ll di
diesell ttank
k
Response: Bioremediate the spill in situ [w/ 3% MBELSC]
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SPILL TREATMENT - I (cont)

(APRIL, 2007)

Tilling the soil to expose deeper fuelfuel-contaminated soil to product

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SPILL TREATMENT - I (cont)

(APRIL, 2007)

Re--hydrating the previouslyRe

previously-treated contamination area
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SPILL TREATMENT - I (cont)

Residual Soil Staining

(JULY, 2007)

Site ~ 90 days after treatment

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SPILL TREATMENT - II

Product used to treat contaminant release from piping

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SORBENT PAD TREATMENT

S i
Savings:

Oil--soaked pads hazardous waste reduced by 30%

Oil
30%.
Gas--soaked pads hazardous waste reduced by 100%.
Gas

Demonstration: Elimination of PAH Volatility

(Burned areas were not treated)
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WASTE BIN TREATMENT

M-B FOG has been used effectively to control odors and
mitigate
ga e slippery,
s ppe y, hydrocarbon
yd oca bo liquids
qu ds in a
and
d around
a ou d a
all types
ypes o
of
waste bin areas
areas..
Yuck.

Wow, this
place smells
great!!

BEFORE TREATMENT

AFTER TREATMENT
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BIOREMEDIATION PRODUCTS CAN

REMEDIATE THE FOLLOWING:
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Petroleum products such as gas,

gas diesel,
diesel motor oils
Aviation fuels such as: JP
JP--8, JP
JP--5, AV
AV--gas
Methanol, Ethanol, ethanol fuels (E(E-85) & glycols
Vehicle liquids: antifreeze
antifreeze, brake fluid
fluid, etc
etc.
MTBE and BTEX compounds
PAHs, acetone, hydraulic fluids & paint sludges
Polyurethane
y
resins wastes
Condensate from pipelines
Restaurant greases, oily residues, cellulose waste
Other organics such as greases, fats, biologicals
Lift Station and Oil/Water Separator buildbuild-up and sludges
Odors from sewer ditches or toilet holding tanks of portaporta-potties,
latrines, boats, RVs, trains, buses, at remote sites
AFFF wastes and TCE

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OTHER USES:
- Tank Types
-

Fuel
Septic
Grey water
Black water
Other

Tank Activities
-

Filling / Use
Cleaning / O&M
Confined Space Entry
Treatment / Augmentation

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- Lift Stations
- Oil/Water Separators
- WWTPs
-

Antiquated
In Transition
Augmentation
Pretreatment

ALSO: DISASTER RESPONSE

Bioremediation products can also be excellent
tools for disaster response activities and a few
may be readily obtained through the GSA.
GSA.
Standing flood water is treated to eliminate
unsafe hydrocarbon slicks and digest organic
material..
material

Post-flood mold germination and

Postproliferation can be dramatically
reduced or eliminated altogether,
as microbes out compete molds
for resources (food)
(food)..
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OTHER BIOREMEDIATION PRODUCTS:

Firefighting; Class A & B foam

suppressant
Fi fi hti
Firefighting;
A
Aqueous Fil
Film-Forming
FilmF
i F
Foam
(AFFF)
Firefighting; Alcohol Resistant AFFF
(AFFF--AR)
(AFFF
Aquatic
q
Pond Treatment
Deicing Fluid / Operations Treatment

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WHATS
WHAT S THE BOTTOM LINE?

Bioremediation products
enlist Mother Nature
to be a force multiplier
and
d do
d more with
i h lless.

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IN CLOSING...
TEAM Green Products is devoted to uncovering innovative
solutions for present and future challenges
challenges.. We take pride in
our unique ability to create or incorporate new and different
solutions that meet the requirements of today yet remain
adaptable
p
for the needs of tomorrow
tomorrow..
As we look forward towards a realm of world economy, freedom
from strife, and nations in collective harmony, TEAM stands
ready to implement these visions and provide the follow
follow--through
necessary for success.
success.
For questions, Please contact Mr
Mr.. Chance Stavinoha, PMP
G
Green
Products Program Manager via office
ff
phone @ 210
210..366
366..7036,
7036,
cell phone @ 210
210..421.
421.1113,
1113, o r email @ cstavinoha@teamllc.net

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