Study of Enhanced Bioremediation in Treatment of Gas Condensates Contaminated Soil

In recent decades, large amounts of hydrocarbon derivations contaminate the environment due to industrial developments and neglecting the environmental issues. In this study, the ability of biological removal of hydrocarbon pollution from contaminated soil around Sarkhun gas refinery was investigated. This study was done for 7 samples, with 3 different nutrient ratios, and by moisture controlling and continuous aeration. During experiments, concentration of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) was measured. Results showed that with a nutrient ratio of 100:5:1 for C:N:P,during 18-days remediation period, the mean contaminant removal is about 50%.

Keywords:

Enhanced Bioremediation , Contaminated Soil , TPH , Gas Condensates , Sarkhun Gas Refinery