Optical Fluorescence and Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Performance for Onsite Estimation of Beryllium Concentrations
A. General Information
Project Title:
Project B:
Optical Fluorescence and Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Performance for Estimating Beryllium Concentrations in Soils at the Luckey Site
Brief Project Description:
Using 40 soil samples, we will compare Beryllium measurement strategies to assess the possibility of onsite Be measurement and analysis.
Prepared By:
Date:
9/22/13
Version:
3.14
B. Project Objective:
The purpose of this project is to determine whether real-time analytic soil measurements from a Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) system produced by Ocean Optics and an optical fluorescence method known commercially as BeFinder (from Berylliant) would provide beryllium (Be) data of sufficient quality to support decision-making that will be required for the Luckey site as it moves towards remediation and site closure. We will use carefully collected soil samples to compare Be analysis strategies, including LIBS, BeFinder, and laboratory analysis. Being able to use the onsite technology will reduce clean-up times and reduce the cost of Beryllium clean-up.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is addressing radiological and chemical contamination by following requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) at the Luckey site. This project has been formulated as a response to the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) encouraging the use of the Triad approach for streamlining and expediting hazardous waste site characterization and remediation. The Triad approach is composed of three major components: systematic project planning, dynamic work strategies, and real-time measurement systems.
C. Assumptions
New technological advances in Be detection methods have reached a point where it may be possible to use an on-site Be-detector to save cost and time analyzing soil samples. We will be able to use this onsite analysis to cut cost and decrease the time
Project Title:
Project B:
Optical Fluorescence and Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Performance for Estimating Beryllium Concentrations in Soils at the Luckey Site
Brief Project Description:
Using 40 soil samples, we will compare Beryllium measurement strategies to assess the possibility of onsite Be measurement and analysis.
Prepared By:
Date:
9/22/13
Version:
3.14
B. Project Objective:
The purpose of this project is to determine whether real-time analytic soil measurements from a Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) system produced by Ocean Optics and an optical fluorescence method known commercially as BeFinder (from Berylliant) would provide beryllium (Be) data of sufficient quality to support decision-making that will be required for the Luckey site as it moves towards remediation and site closure. We will use carefully collected soil samples to compare Be analysis strategies, including LIBS, BeFinder, and laboratory analysis. Being able to use the onsite technology will reduce clean-up times and reduce the cost of Beryllium clean-up.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is addressing radiological and chemical contamination by following requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) at the Luckey site. This project has been formulated as a response to the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) encouraging the use of the Triad approach for streamlining and expediting hazardous waste site characterization and remediation. The Triad approach is composed of three major components: systematic project planning, dynamic work strategies, and real-time measurement systems.
C. Assumptions
New technological advances in Be detection methods have reached a point where it may be possible to use an on-site Be-detector to save cost and time analyzing soil samples. We will be able to use this onsite analysis to cut cost and decrease the time