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.
Sustainability
STAR/STARx ranks highly with respect to sustainability due to the net positive energy generated by the process. This means the energy generated by smoldering exceeds the sum of the heat sinks and losses: igniting the reaction, heating the contaminated materials up to smoldering temperatures, boiling off water and some volatiles, and radial heat losses.
STAR: In Situ Case Studies
STAR In Situ Smoldering Combustion in Practice
Gavin Grant, Ph.D., P.Eng., discusses a real-life application using STAR, Savron’s in situ smoldering combustion solution for active site remediation.
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.
The High Sustainability of STAR/STARx Results from the Net Positive Energy Generated by the Process
STAR/STARx ranks highly on sustainability assessments when compared to a wide range of alternative treatments.
STARx: Ex Situ Case Studies
STARx (Ex Situ) Hottpad™ Pilot Test for the Treatment of PFAS-Impacted Soils in Ontario
Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, is an active Air Force base for the Canadian federal Department of National Defence (DND) in Southern Ontario.
Full-scale STARx Hottpad™ to Treat Heavy Crude Oil Sludge at an Operating Oil Field in Kuwait
Savron designed a four Base System STARx Hottpad™ plant to treat 300,000 cubic meters of sludge accumulated over 70 years.
Full-scale STARx Hottpad™ to Treat Crude Oil Sludge at an Oil and Gas Terminal Facility in The Bahamas
Savron will supply and operate a STARx Hotttpad™ in response to an oil spill at a terminal facility in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.
STARx Ex Situ Hottpad™ for the Treatment of Chloronitrobenzene-Impacted Soils in Brazil
The subject Site is a former chemical manufacturing facility located within an industrial pole in Bahia, Brazil.
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.
Demonstration System to Treat Hydrocarbon-Impacted Soils and Tank Bottom Sludges
A STARx HottpadTM demonstration system was deployed to treat hydrocarbon impacted soils and tank bottom sludges mixed with soils.
Treating Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Impacted Soils Generated Through the Creation of a Realigned River Channel
A historically industrialized brownfield site is being redeveloped into new public spaces and naturalized to control water flow and manage sediment.
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.