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Ex-Situ Thermal Desorption Treatment of Agent Orange Dioxin Contamination in Vietnam

Dioxin-contaminated soils at Biên Hòa Airbase were successfully treated using Ex-Situ Thermal Desorption at 335°C, achieving a 99% destruction efficiency and validating the effectiveness of Smart Burner™ technology for persistent organic pollutants.

SITE DESCRIPTION

       Treated Volume

  273 m³ of contaminated soil

          Thermal technology

   Ex-Situ Treatment (Applied Onsite)

       Main contaminant

   Dioxin

        Site challenges

   high toxicity of dioxins, Eliminating secondary waste,  Tropical climate conditions

        Project Timeline

2020 - 2022




SOLUTION

          Treatment Method

On-site thermal remediation using Smart Burners fueled with natural gas

          Treatment program

1 batche of 273m³ with 15 horizontal tubes & 13 heat exchanger tubes

         Contaminated Vapors Management

  Off-gases extracted under negative pressure and treated in a Thermal Oxidizer (>1,100°C)

       Process control

Continuous temperature monitoring into the soil throughout the treatment



RESULTS

✅        99% dioxin destruction efficiency  

✅        Treatment time : 40 days 

✅         Fully compliant air emissions ​




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