In Situ
Savron’s STAR technology (in situ smoldering combustion) can destroy hydrocarbon contamination without the need to remove soils.
Ex Situ
Savron’s STARx technology (ex situ smoldering combustion) provides a low-cost alternative to off-site disposal of hydrocarbon-contaminated soils and liquid organic wastes.
In Situ
Savron’s STAR technology (in situ smoldering combustion) can destroy hydrocarbon contamination in the subsurface.
Ex Situ
Savron’s STARx technology (ex situ smoldering combustion) provides a low-cost alternative to off-site disposal of hydrocarbon-contaminated soils and liquid organic wastes.
Our remediation solutions are based on Savron’s patented technology: an energy-efficient self-sustaining combustion process that captures and recycles the energy released from hazardous materials to destroy them in an effective, controllable, and safe manner.
STAR: In Situ Case Studies

Regulatory Site Closure for Coal Tar-Impacted Soils at a Former Industrial Site in New Jersey
The STAR technology was applied as the primary remedy to achieve regulatory closure at a 37-acre former industrial facility in Newark, NJ.

Treatment of Coal Tar and Creosote at a Former Manufacturing Facility in Washington
The subject site is a 22-acre former creosote manufacturing facility in Washington with coal tar and creosote contamination present.

Treatment of Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Impacted Soils at a Former Waste Oil Refinery in Taiwan
The subject site is a former waste oil refinery located in a mixed use industrial, commercial, and residential area of Chia-Yi, Taiwan.

Treatment of Navy Special Fuel Oil (NSFO) Contamination at a Naval Facility in Virginia
NSFO impacted a highly heterogeneous medium- to fine-grained sand with varying amounts of silt, coarse sand, and clay around a former tank farm.

Remediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons at a Former Refinery in Michigan
A mixture of Gasoline Range Organic (GRO) and Diesel Range Organic (DRO) compounds have impacted a fine to very fine sand aquifer

Smoldering Combustion Treatment of PFAS-Impacted Materials for SERDP Project Number: ER18-1593
A study for the Strategic Environmental Research Program (SERDP) explored the application of STAR to treat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).

Treatment of Coal Tar, LNAPL, and DNAPL at a Former Manufactured Gas Plant in Michigan
A STAR test involving a four-well ignition/air injection system was used to evaluate key full-scale design parameters.

Savron is Developing Innovative Treatment Options for PFAS and Biosolids
Savron continues to develop innovative applications of smoldering combustion. STAR shows promise for managing PFAS and biosolids.

Savron’s Innovation Has Been Recognized with Significant Industry Awards
Savron projects have won numerous industry prizes for innovation. Learn more about these key Savron projects.
STARx: Ex Situ Case Studies

Full-scale STARx (Ex Situ) for Oil-Water Separator Sludge and Oil-Impacted Soils at a Terminal Facility in Southeast Asia
Six modular Hottpad™ units with heating elements and an air distribution system supported the smoldering combustion reaction.

STARx Hottpad™ Systems and Capabilities for the Treatment of Contaminated Soils and Organic Wastes
STARx Hottpad™ systems use smoldering combustion for the treatment of contaminated soils and organic wastes.

STARx (Ex Situ) Hottpad™ for Treating an Oil Sludge Sludge Disposal and Brick Manufacturing Facility in China
Pilot test to assess the treatment of various sources of oil sludge waste and a stockpile of oil-covered bags generated as a waste stream.

STARx (Ex Situ) Hottpad™ for Oil-Impacted Soil (OIS) at an Active Oil Field in Southeast Asia
A STARx test was conducted to assess the range of soils that could be treated via smoldering combustion.

Smoldering Combustion Treatment of PFAS-Impacted Materials for SERDP Project Number: ER18-1593
A study for the Strategic Environmental Research Program (SERDP) explored the application of STAR to treat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).

STARx (Ex Situ) Hottpad™ for Contaminated Soils at a Former Base Oil and Lubricant Blending Plant in Taiwan
A STARx Hottpad™ pilot test was conducted to treat petroleum hydrocarbon-impacted soil using two Hottpad™ units.

WWTP Sludge and Other Organic Waste Treatment Applicability and Development
Ex situ smoldering combustion (STARx) can treat organic wastes, including sludges from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and industry.

Enhanced Smoldering Combustion for Acid Mine Drainage / Acid Rock Drainage Mitigation
Savron’s STARx systems have demonstrated potential for remediating acid mine drainage (AMD) and acid rock drainage (ARD)-generating wastes.

Savron’s Innovation Has Been Recognized with Significant Industry Awards
Savron projects have won numerous industry prizes for innovation. Learn more about these key Savron projects.