Battelle Memorial Institute

Phillip A Gauglitz

Robert S Wegeng

Ward E TeGrotenhuis

Greg A Whyatt

Victoria S Stenkamp

Eugene A Eschbach

Theresa M Bergsman

William O Heath

Ronald Schalla

Janet S Roberts

Steven C Goheen

Richard L Richardson

Gautam Pillay

Laminated, multiphase separators and contactors having wicking structures and gas flow channels are described. Some preferred embodiments are combined with microchannel heat exchange. Integrated systems containing these components are also part of the present invention.

Microsystem capillary separations

The present invention includes a method of treating solid earthen material having volatile, semi-volatile, and non-volatile contaminants that utilizes electrical energy. A plurality of electrodes are inserted into a region of earthen material to be treated in a selected geometric pattern. Varying phase and voltages configurations are applied to corresponding electrodes to achieve heating, physical phase changes, and the placement of substances within the treatment region. Additionally, treatment mediums can be added to either treat the contamination within the soil or to restrict their mobility.

Heating of solid earthen material, measuring moisture and resistivity

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Richland, WA, United States of America

Phillip A Gauglitz