Contaminated sand with mazut will be transported from the Rostov region to Kuban area.
In the Temryuk District of Krasnodar Krai, the LLC "Biopotential" enterprise initiated the receipt of contaminated sand from the Rostov region. The contaminated soil is being transported to a specialized site designed according to ecological standards within the enterprise. As of now, 634 tons have been received.
According to Vasily Rudnev, the head of the production unit, all received material is being hermetically covered to prevent potential environmental contamination risks. The sand will later be transferred to another enterprise unit in Afipsky village for thermal disposal using the TDU "Factor-500" installation.
Following processing, roughly 30% of the total volume of sand is planned for reuse in industrial and construction sectors. The processing capacity of the installation allows for up to 200 tons of material per day.
The enterprise ensures that the temporary storage polygon for contaminated soil is equipped in compliance with norms, featuring a concrete base to prevent pollutants from entering the ground.
Previously, protective nets along the Anapa coast were reportedly under daily checks, with lifeguards and volunteers monitoring the coastal line's condition.
In terms of thermal disposal methods for contaminated soil, common practices include incineration and thermal desorption, both of which utilize heat to treat and destroy pollutants, making the soil safer for reuse in various applications, such as construction materials, landscaping, and agriculture (when suitable). Further details on the "Biopotential" Enterprise and the TDU 'Factor-500' installation were not found in the available search results.
- The TDU "Factor-500" installation, a part of the LLC "Biopotential" enterprise, will use thermal disposal methods to treat the contaminated sand, helping to ensure its safety for reuse in industrial and construction sectors, consequently reducing pollution in the environment.
- The process of dealing with the contaminated soil doesn't end at the specialized site within the enterprise, as the sand is later moved to the Afipsky village unit, where the "Factor-500" installation will employ energy to destroy pollutants, contributing to the practice of environmental-science and climate-change mitigation in the industry.
- While financial resources might be needed to execute the disposal and recycling process of contaminated soil, considering the benefits to the environment, and the potential reuse of the processed materials in various applications like construction, landscaping, and agriculture, such investments in environmental-science and energy may be justified for the future of the surrounds and our climate-change mitigation efforts.
