2017 Program

Monday, May 29, 2017

7:00pm - Speakers' Dinner

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - Day 1

7:30-8:45am - Breakfast

8:45-8:50am - Official Welcome: Dr. Bruce McGee, McMillan-McGee corp.

8:45-9:15am - Keynote presentation - Dr. Wenran Jiang - Named by the Alberta Venture magazine as one of the 50 most influential people in Alberta for 2014, Dr. Wenran Jiang is currently Director of Canada-China Energy and Environment Forum and its annual conference since 2004. He is also a political science professor at the University of Alberta, Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars in Washington DC and Special Advisor on China to the US and Canada based Energy Council.

Dr. Jiang was seconded to Alberta Department of Energy as a special advisor on Asian market diversification from 2012 to 2014. Before taking a partial leave from his tenure at the University of Alberta, Dr. Jiang was the Founding Director (2005-08) and the MacTaggart Research Chair (2008-11) of the University’s China Institute.

Dr. Jiang has advised government agencies, private companies in energy, mining, forestry and agricultural sectors on Asian market access and how to engage China. He is currently completing a book on why Canada needs to diversify its energy market with Asia.

9:15am - Current Models of Vapor Production and Their Implications for Effective Heating and Extraction Strategies, J.C. LaChance, Mc2 USA; P. Hegele, McMillan-McGee Corp.; J. Munholland, Arcadis US, Inc.

9:45am - Thermal Treatment - How Much Energy Does it Take?, S. Griepke, G. Heron, A. Bonarrigo, TerraTherm, Gardner, MA

10:15am - Coffee Break

10:30am - Utilizing Numerous Technologies in Synergy During an Accelerated Site Clean Up, B. Parry, CSX Transportaton; S. Farnswort, LSP Amec Foster Wheeler plc; K. Crowder, M. Klemmer Arcadis; D.B. Winder, C. Campbell McMillan-McGee Corp; J.C. LaChance, Mc² USA.

11:00am - Thermally Enhanced Bioremediation of Naphthalene, P. Furbacher, I. Yang, K. Newfield, B. Sleep, University of Toronto

11:30am - A Tool for Thermal Remediation Site Design: A Numerical Model Coupling Electrical Heating, Discrete Gas Generation and Mobilization, I.L. Molnar, M.M. Krol, York University; K.G. Mumford, Queen’s University

12:00pm - Lunch,

1:15pm - Extreme Temperature Constitutive Properties of Fine Grained Sediments and Their Role in Reservoir Geomechanics of In-Situ Thermal Recovery Project - A Review, R.J. Chalaturnyk, A. Kasani, University of Alberta

1:45pm - Electrical Heating/Solvent Injection Technology for Oil Sands, T. Harding, Nexen Energy ULC

2:15pm - Dynamics and Energetics of Steam Chambers in Oil Sands Recovery Processes, I.D. Gates, University of Calgary

2:45pm - Coffee Break

3:00pm - The Role of Laboratory Testing in the Evaluation, Design and Application of the In-Situ Thermal Treatment, J. Cole, CH2M Hill

3:30pm - Lessons Learned the Final Step in a Thermal Treatment Project, J. Reisinger, G. McCleary, R. Hinchee, Integrated Science & Technology, Inc.

4:00pm - Poster Sessions

5:30-7:30pm - Dinner

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - Day 2

7:30am - Breakfast

8:45am - In-Situ Smoldering Combustion (STAR) for the Treatment of Contaminated Soils: Research Supporting Field Applications, J. Gerhard, M. Salman, University of Western Ontario; D. Major, G.P. Grant, G. Scholes, L, Kinsman, Savron

9:15am - Gas Production and Migration During Electrical Resistance Heating of Heterogeneous Porous Media Impacted by Chlorinated Solvents, J. Munholland, Arcadis; K.G. Mumford, B.H. Kueper, Queen’s University

9:45am - Challenges of Thermal Remediation at Superfund Sites, Eva Davis, USEPA

10:15am - Coffee Break

10:30am - Treat-ability Study for In-Situ Thermal Remediation of a Former Coal Gas Plant Site, X. Song, X. Chen, D. Ding, J. Ren, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences; T. Jordan, KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc.

11:00am - STARx Ex Situ Smouldering for the Treatment of Contaminated Soils and Liquid Organic Wastes, G.P. Grant, G. Scholes, D. Major, C. Murray, Savron; G.P. Sabadell, D. Thomas, Chevron

11:30am - Enhancement in the Removal of High Viscosity Oil Through Steam Injection, R. Spina, R. Coelho, GEOKLOCK

12:00pm - Lunch

1:15pm - 1,4-Dioxane Vadose Remediation by Thermal Soil Vapor Extraction: Lessons Learned, R. Hinchee, D. Burris, Integrated Science & Technology, Inc.; P. Johnson, Colorado School of Mines; P. Dahlen, Arizona State University

1:45pm - In-Situ Thermal Remediation in Europe: Advances and Lessons Learnt at Multiple Sites - 2005 to Present, J. Baldock, J. Dablow, Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

2:30 -Opportunities for Technology Transfer in In-Situ Thermal, Moderator: Dr. Brent Sleep, University of Toronto Panelists: • Dr. Rick J. Chalaturnyk, Foundation CMG Chair in Reservoir Geomechanics, University of Alberta; • Dr. Jason Cole, Principal Technologist, CH2M Hill; • Dr. Jason Gerhard, Canada Research Chair in Geoenvironmental Restoration Engineering, University of Western Ontario; • Mr. John LaChance, President, Mc² USA; • Dr. Xin Song, Professor, Chinese Academy of Sciences • Ms. Suzanne West, President & CEO, Imaginea Energy

3:30 - 5:30pm - Poster Presentations, Networking / Social, and Reception

5:30pm - Symposium adjourns

Poster Presentations

Day 1

1. Fiber Optic Sensors for Distributed Monitoring of Soil and Groundwater During In-Situ Thermal Remediation, A. Azhari, H. Alemohammad, R. Liang, AOMS Technologies Inc.

2. In-Situ Thermal Desorption Site Remediation Using the Electro-Thermal Dynamic Stripping Process (ET-DSP™), M. Beaudoin, Arcadis Canada Inc.

3. Embedding Sustainable Safety Within In-Situ Thermal Remediation Projects at Operational Facilities, J. Dablow, J. Baldock, Environmental Resources Management

4. Implementation of Electrical Resistance Heating as Part of a Combined Remedies Strategy, C. Gale, Geosyntec Consultants; D. Riddle, RELLC

5. A Laboratory Investigation Assessing the Effectiveness of Thermal Remediation on Creosote Impacted Soil, B. Hicknell, B.H. Kueper, K.G. Mumford, Queen’s University

6. Steam Injection and ISS Combined Remedy, T.A. Jordan, KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc.

7. Electrical Resistance Heating and Removal of TCE from Low Permeability Lenses by Multi-Phase Diffusion, E.J. Martin, K.G. Mumford, B.H. Kueper, Queen’s University

8. Probabilistic Mapping of Residual Mass of DNAPL in Soil: Geostatistical Assessment of Analytical Results

9. Numerical Study of Mass Recovery During In-Situ Thermal Remediation, Q. Xie, K.G. Mumford, B.H. Kueper, Queen’s University

10. Vapor Treatment Options for Thermal Remediation, E. Tung, MK Environmental

11. A 3D Finite Element Method Approach for Modelling In-Situ Electro-Thermal Remediation, B.C.W. McGee, M. E.J. McGee, McMillan-McGee Corp.

12. Modeling of Steam Flusing Experiments for Removal of PCE DNAPL from Porous Media, N. Sharifi, P. Mondal, B. Sleep, University of Toronto

13. Inductive-Thermal Dynamic Stripping Process (IT-DSP™), E.W. Reid, S. Delos Reyes; D. Nyarko, B. C.W. McGee, A. MacPherson, A. Crocq, McMillan-McGee Corp.

Day 2

1. Fiber Optic Sensors for Distributed Monitoring of Soil and Groundwater During In-Situ Thermal Remediation, A. Azhari, H. Alemohammad, R. Liang, AOMS Technologies Inc.

2. In-Situ Thermal Desorption Site Remediation Using the Electro-Thermal Dynamic Stripping Process (ET-DSP™), M. Beaudoin, Arcadis Canada Inc.

3. Embedding Sustainable Safety Within In-Situ Thermal Remediation Projects at Operational Facilities, J. Dablow, J. Baldock, Environmental Resources Management

4. Implementation of Electrical Resistance Heating as Part of a Combined Remedies Strategy, C. Gale, Geosyntec Consultants; D. Riddle, RELLC

5. A Laboratory Investigation Assessing the Effectiveness of Thermal Remediation on Creosote Impacted Soil, B. Hicknell, B.H. Kueper, K.G. Mumford, Queen’s University

6. Steam Injection and ISS Combined Remedy, T.A. Jordan, KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc.

7. Electrical Resistance Heating and Removal of TCE from Low Permeability Lenses by Multi-Phase Diffusion, E.J. Martin, K.G. Mumford, B.H. Kueper, Queen’s University

8. Probabilistic Mapping of Residual Mass of DNAPL in Soil: Geostatistical Assessment of Analytical Results and High Resolution Data Aiming at an Effective Thermal Treatment Design, V. Sewaybricker, H. Oliveira, R. Coelho, GEOKLOCK

9. Numerical Study of Mass Recovery During In-Situ Thermal Remediation, Q. Xie, K.G. Mumford, B.H. Kueper, Queen’s University

10. Designing Thermal Hybrid EOR Process – Chemical Selection, Screening and Testing Criteria, M. Imran, R. Jonasson, D. Bogatkov, Saskatchewan Research Council

11. Testing the Proof of Concept of Novel EOR Processes – SRC’s Physical and Numerical Modelling Approach, M. Imran, D. Bogatkov, Saskatchewan Research Council

12. Vapor Treatment Options for Thermal Remediation, E. Tung, MK Environmental

13. A 3D Finite Element Method Approach for Modelling In-Situ Electro-Thermal Remediation, B.C.W. McGee, M. E.J. McGee, McMillan-McGee Corp.

14. Modeling of Steam Flushing Experiments for Removal of PCE DNAPL from Porous Media, N. Sharifi, P. Mondal, B. Sleep, University of Toronto

15. Inductive-Thermal Dynamic Stripping Process (IT-DSP™), E.W. Reid, S. Delos Reyes; D. Nyarko, B. C.W. McGee, A. MacPherson, A. Crocq, McMillan-McGee Corp.