Simulated vehicle decontamination and field evaluation of the Decontamination Effluent Treatment System (DETS), 27 June 2017, and associated background studies

Medina, Victor F.; Waisner, Scott A.; Martinez‐Guerra, Edith; Johnson, Jesse W.; Brame, Jonathon; Gao, Elizabeth J.; Page, Martin A.

doi:10.21079/11681/30641

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“…The reverse osmosis (RO) system provides high rejection of organic and inorganic contaminants (Medina et al 2012;Medina et al 2015), including chemical warfare agents and radioisotopes. Detailed information on the DETS is provided in three previous publications (Dedeaux and Medina 2017;Medina et al 2018aMedina et al , 2018bMedina 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…RO is a very effective treatment technology, but it has the disadvantage of generating a concentrate. The DETS has a high water recovery of 80 -90% (Medina et al 2018a(Medina et al , 2018b. Still, 20% of 100,000 gallons (378,000 L) treated would leave 20,000 gallons (>75,000 L) left as concentrated waste.…”

Section: Concentrate Associated With Reverse Osmosismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Still, 20% of 100,000 gallons (378,000 L) treated would leave 20,000 gallons (>75,000 L) left as concentrated waste. However, as indicated in Medina et al 2018b, concentrate generated from decontamination can be run back through the DETS system, potentially several times. Similarly, the concentrations of PFAS at most sites is on the order of 100 ppb or lower.…”

Section: Concentrate Associated With Reverse Osmosismentioning

confidence: 99%

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Simulated field evaluation of the Decontamination Effluent Treatment System (DETS) for wash water from Mass Personnel Decontamination (MPD), road test, and evaluation treating Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS)

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A previous ERDC report described the effectiveness of the Decontamination Effluent Treatment System (DETS) for the treatment of wash water generated from simulated CBRN decontamination. This study compliments that previous one in that it focused on the treatment of a simulant from Mass Personnel Decontamination (MPD). Treatment of both cesium 133 (used as a surrogate for radioactive cesium 137) and Malathion (as a surrogate for organophosphate chemical warfare agent) equaled or exceeded 99.95%. The conclusion was that the system proved to be highly effective at treating wash water from MPD, which would allow discharge or even potential reuse for more decontamination. The ERDC team conducted studies that confirmed that the DETS could be integrated into CERFP activities with minimal disruption. In addition, the DETS underwent a long road test in which it was driven for over 1000 miles from Vicksburg MS to St Robert MO (Fort Leonard Wood) and back. The conclusion is that the DETS could be moved around the United States as needed to respond to decontamination events. The DETS was also used to treat PFOS, a perfluorinated compound found in legacy firefighting foams, and the DETS processes achieved 99.97% removal of ~30 µg/L PFOS. DISCLAIMER: The contents of this report are not to be used for advertising, publication, or promotional purposes. Citation of trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use of such commercial products. All product names and trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners. The findings of this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position unless so designated by other authorized documents.

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Section: The Detsmentioning

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Section: Concentrate Associated With Reverse Osmosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Concentrate Associated With Reverse Osmosismentioning

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Simulated field evaluation of the Decontamination Effluent Treatment System (DETS) for wash water from Mass Personnel Decontamination (MPD), road test, and evaluation treating Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS)

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“…The dry applied bandage curled up, however, no blue leaching was observed. (Medina et al 2018a(Medina et al , 2018b. Supplying this water can be a logistical burden.…”

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2019

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The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) solves the nation's toughest engineering and environmental challenges. ERDC develops innovative solutions in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our nation's public good. Find out more at www.erdc.usace.army.mil. To search for other technical reports published by ERDC, visit the ERDC online library at https://erdc-library.erdc.dren.mil.

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Simulated vehicle decontamination and field evaluation of the Decontamination Effluent Treatment System (DETS), 27 June 2017, and associated background studies

Cited by 3 publications

References 32 publications

Simulated field evaluation of the Decontamination Effluent Treatment System (DETS) for wash water from Mass Personnel Decontamination (MPD), road test, and evaluation treating Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS)

Simulated field evaluation of the Decontamination Effluent Treatment System (DETS) for wash water from Mass Personnel Decontamination (MPD), road test, and evaluation treating Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS)

Conceptual development and testing of a chitosan/graphene oxide (CSGO) “bandage” to isolate and remove chemical contamination from surfaces

Building resilience: mobile emergency water treatment systems

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