Patent ID: 6155276
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: B09C

Abstract:
An apparatus for removing soil contamination comprising:(a) at least one elongated, hollow, rotatable soil cleaning chamber having an open charge end for introduction of contaminated soil, an open discharge end for discharge of soil and an interior facade, the interior facade formed with a plurality of channels along a length of the chamber a predetermined distance apart to capture soil as the chamber rotates, the chamber further including a plurality of removable lifting means for picking up soil attached to opposite ends of the chamber;(b) a means for injecting fluid running substantially through each chamber and being supported therein by a guiding rail means;(c) a plurality of guide rings attached to and circumscribing the chamber at predetermined locations; and(d) a cleansing solution pumped into and flowing through the means for injecting fluid at a predefined pressure.