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Bio-Degradable Track MatBio-Degradable Track Mat(BDTM)(BDTM)
(Bio-Mat)(Bio-Mat)
Gary Thurheimer, Senior Project Manager :: KU Resources, Inc.412-469-9331 :: [email protected]
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Bio-Degradable Track Mat
Concept:
Is there a cheaper, easier, and environmentally sound method available to provide the same spill/leak protection as the standard track mat?
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Bio-Degradable Track Mat
Bio-degradable Track Mat (BDTM) Eliminates the need for railroad track workers to
remove old mat, dispose it, and nail down new mat
BDTM forms an effective “mat” of spill protection that replaces standard track mat
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What is BDTM?
BDTM is a natural hydrocarbon absorbent BDTM is a spin off from NASA-developed
technology BDTM consists of an engineered blend of waxes
processed into micro-particles and mixed with other materials for easy handling
These particles absorb diesel, oil, and grease, and provide a barrier between spills and the land and waterways
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What is BDTM?
Petroleum penetrates the micro-particles and the combination is a preferred source of nutrients for existing microbes
BDTM is oleophilic (clings to petroleum) yet hydrophobic (repels water)
With the specific gravity of BDTM being greater than oil but less than water, BDTM forms an effective barrier between the ballast and the impact of normal operations
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What is BDTM?
BDTM is an absorbent that can survive extreme temperatures and an ideal bioremediation agent within working temps of 40 to 95 degrees F
If outside the ideal, it sorbs the oils and holds them until the conditions improve
If inside that ideal, BDTM serves as a catalyst that enhances the growth of the microbes to degrade both the product and the oil into CO2 and water
No disposal is required
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Cost Comparison per 100 lnft
Standard Mat Estimates
Track Mat Kit (delivered) $ 600
Labor and Equipment to Remove Old and
Install New (scheduled maintenance crew)
Watchman/Lookout for 2 hours $170
Labor: 3 men for 2 hours $360
Equipment (skid steer) $250
Materials and Misc. Expenses $ 50
Total: $ 830
Disposal of Old Mat $ 50
Total Every Change Out $1,480
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Cost Comparison per 100 lnft
BDTM Estimates
BDTM assumes one 50# box per 100 lnft $425
Labor and Equipment to Remove Old and
Install New (scheduled maintenance crew)
Watchman/Lookout for 30 minutes $45
Labor: 1 man for 30 minutes $30
Equipment (skid steer) $ 0
Materials and Misc. Expenses $ 0
Total: $ 75
Disposal of Old Mat $ 0
Total Every Change Out $500
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Cost Comparison per 100 lnft
Standard Mat Estimates Every Change Out $1,480 BDTM Estimates First Year ($500x3=) $1,500 After First Year ($500x2=) $1,000
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BNSF KC Pilot Test
Selected Three Locations Goose Neck Sibley East Sibley West Plan was for a six-month test with before and after
sampling Recognizing that at TOR locations, more material is
constantly being added
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BNSF KC Pilot Test Results
Gooseneck 6/28 TPH 88,400 mg/kg 9/5 TPH 7,470 mg/kg
6/28 O&G 99,000 mg/kg 9/5 O&G 9,630 mg/kg
West Sibley 6/28 TPH 90,600 mg/kg 9/5 TPH 81,400 mg/kg
6/28 O&G 96,900 mg/kg 9/5 O&G 85,700 mg/kg
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BNSF KC Pilot Test – Gooseneck Site
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BNSF KC Pilot Test – Sibley Site
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Biodegradable Track Mat Proposal
Proposal Summary KU Resources will supply BDTM as required to
maintain protection We act as the Buyer’s “Warehouse” Material delivered to Buyer’s locations in quantities
as requested KU Resources support as required for training and
informing workers