ICS has over 20 years of combined experience in the procurement, installation and activation of vapor extraction system. Underground trenching activities, welding and plumbing work as well as compound and facility construction.

Vapor extraction involves the physical stripping of volatile contaminants from the soil using negative (vacuum) pressure. The resulting contaminated vapor stream is manifolded through treatment systems, which may include granular activated carbon (GAC), thermal or catalytic oxidizers, wet and dry scrubbers, and internal combustion engines. Vapor extraction can be performed in situ using extraction wells, or ex situ through vented stockpiles.

The process can often be enhanced by injecting heated air into the soil to enhance volatilization of hydrocarbons. Vapor extraction has the greatest impact on volatile high-end hydrocarbons such as gasoline, as well as TCE, PCE and various other chlorinated solvents. It can also be used in conjunction with groundwater pump and treat systems to enhance the rate of groundwater extraction and volatilization of chemicals from the vadose and saturated zones.