Treatment of hydrocarbon-polluted soil
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A soil hydrocarbon pollution treatment center, the only one of its kind in France
The ECT center for the biological treatment of hydrocarbon-polluted soil is located in La Courneuve (93).
This is a unique center in France, as it is the first French center to be entirely covered and closed.
The site marks a joint commitment by ECT and the Seine-Saint-Denis department to the decontamination, reclamation and recycling of soil from construction sites.
Its excellent location at the intersection of the A1 and A86 motorways encourages short supply chains: 53% of land comes from Seine-Saint-Denis; 42% of land comes from departments bordering Seine-Saint-Denis.
This center completes ECT’s global offering for processing inert materials from urban construction sites.
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In pictures :
biological treatment of hydrocarbon-polluted soil
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Secure soil access
Radioactivity detection portal
Visual load control
Verification of admission documents
Load weighing
Preventing health risks
Containment in a fully enclosed area equipped with activated carbon ventilation helps prevent biological and chemical risks.
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Unloading
Soil from each site is unloaded into a dedicated bin.
Screening
The trommel mechanically separates fine elements from coarse elements such as pebbles, blocks and scrap metal.
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Grain size 1
Large boulders over 30 cm in diameter
Grain size 2
Screenings, metals, CIW or rubble
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Grain size 3
Fine sieved earth
The treatment zone
Fine soils are transported to the zone by conveyor belt.
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Analysis
Before processing, the soil is analyzed.
The treatment
Windrowing aids soil aeration and the addition of nutrients.
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New analyses
Soil is analyzed to determine its outlet.
Safe exit
Soil control at exit
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Contact
sales department