Overview of KUMA TECHNOLOGIES
KUMA Corporation of Grass Valley, California (KUMA) has been a pioneer in the advancement of technology and products in the ever changing and challenging field of odor and emission control for the past several decades. Based on nearly 30 years of experience at a multitude of hazardous waste clean-up projects and landfills, the founders of KUMA developed new technologies, equipment and products that revolutionized the industry. KUMA was the first to develop and implement totally mobile emissions control units that, when used with ODEX, KUMA’s proprietary odor mitigating agent, enable the containment and neutralization of odors and emissions at the source. KUMA now utilizes a multi-pronged approach, incorporating both manually and remotely controlled systems to abate annoying and potentially dangerous emissions liberated by remediation activities.
The following is an overview of KUMA’s technology, products and equipment that, when used alone or in combination, provide project-specific control of dust, odors and vapor emissions.
ODEX Odor Mitigating Agent: ODEX is a non-hazardous, biodegradable, odor mitigating agent made of food grade
ingredients. This proprietary formulation has been thoroughly tested for safety, efficacy and environmental compatibility. It is highly effective, and has been used for more than a twenty years under careful scrutiny of numerous federal, state and local environmental agencies.
Mobile Emissions Control: KUMA's Mobile Emission Control (MEC) systems are used to disperse ODEX solution
immediately at and above the excavation or handling activity as work is conducted. KUMA was the first to develop and implement this powerful and effective strategy, also referred to as point-source control. The MEC produces a high-pressure, high-volume spray of micron-sized droplets, creating a fog of dilute ODEX that can be manually focused at the odor source. This focused spray mist squelches the majority of vaporous emissions and odors, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and dust particles before they can be released to the surrounding atmosphere. Additional MECs may be needed in truck loading areas, stockpile handling operations, and material treatment or processing.
Automated Emissions Control System: The KUMA Mist Shield: The Automated Emissions Control System integrates a group of odor mitigating equipment that shares a single Pump Control Center (PCC). The KUMA Mist Shield uses the point source control approach as described above and expands it to include a more area-wide application of high-volume high-pressure droplets of dilute ODEX odor mitigating agent through remote controlled and automated spray units we refer to as ‘Spray-Bots’. The Automated Dust Control System is fed by the PCC, which supplies high-pressure water (mixed with odor or dust control agents as needed), automatically varying the liquid volume to meet usage demand. The PCC can also be configured to supply a mitigating mist system, with liquid provided to the Spray-Bots by the RCC. The Spray-Bots are connected to the RCC and positioned throughout the site in reasonably close proximity to the earth moving operations. Specially trained KUMA’s personnel will control the Spray-Bots using a hand held remote control pad.
T-200 Organic Dust Suppressant: T-200 is an organic, non-hazardous, biodegradable product used to suppress dust from non-traffic areas. T-200 can be applied using a common water truck to provide additional wind erosion protection. Depending on application rates, T-200 will reduce dust emissions for several days from undisturbed surfaces. HydroSeal Type I or HydroSeal Type II should be used when longer term surface protection is needed.
OdorSeal: Continuously apply organic, non-hazardous, biodegradable OdorSeal to working area, and/or exposed excavation areas, stockpiles, and filled loads. OdorSeal is highly effective in suppressing odors from sulfurous
materials containing VOCs. The OdorSeal liquid coating solution is spray applied, inexpensive to use, and is disposed with the waste materials. Though OdorSeal provides immediate and substantial emission mitigation, it is not intended to cover odorous material for more than a day or two, depending on weather conditions. OdorSeal can be used in lieu of the Mobile Emissions Control system to combat severe emissions, and in conjunction with HydroSeal cover when more secure coverage is needed.
HydroSeal Type I: Apply organic, non-hazardous, biodegradable HydroSeal Type I cover matrix to all exposed excavation areas and stockpiles. This lightweight, low-permeability, cellulose cover material is easily spray applied, inexpensive to use, and can be disposed with the waste materials. It maintains integrity for weeks if not disturbed, is highly effective in containing VOCs and odors, and prevents contaminated dusts from becoming airborne. HydroSeal Type I has been used in conjunction with tarps to secure odorous materials prior to transport over public roadways.
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HydroSeal Type II: Use KUMA's HydroSeal Type II when a long-term, low permeability coating to restrict the flow of liquids and gases from the underlying soil or waste materials is desired. HydroSeal Type II prevents erosion of underlying materials by wind or rain, and substantially mitigates infiltration of any water into underlying materials. The barrier formed by HydroSeal Type II will last up to a year, and is effective in preventing subsurface gases and odor emissions from escaping into the atmosphere.
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Mitigating Mist System: Surround the work area with a misting system dispersing mid-pressure droplets, or fog, of
dilute ODEX odor mitigating agent. This wall of mist will intercept and neutralize fugitive emissions, creating one more impediment to migration of undesirable odors, dust, and VOCs. ODEX odor mitigating agent is comprised of food grade ingredients, has been tested for safety and effectiveness. ODEX has been used by, and/or with approval
of, the U.S. EPA at numerous Superfund remediation projects.
Each of these elements can be used alone or in conjunction with each other, more or less intensely, depending upon the severity of emission conditions. As an example, a particular situation may call for Mitigating Mist within an established perimeter, Mobile Emissions Control directed at materials handling and loading areas, and HydroSeal Type I can be used to seal working faces of excavations and stockpiles awaiting transport. These elements may be
applied in stages and customized to address the specific needs of each project.
The following is an overview of KUMA’s technology, products and equipment that, when used alone or in combination, provide project-specific control of dust, odors and vapor emissions.
ODEX Odor Mitigating Agent: ODEX is a non-hazardous, biodegradable, odor mitigating agent made of food grade
ingredients. This proprietary formulation has been thoroughly tested for safety, efficacy and environmental compatibility. It is highly effective, and has been used for more than a twenty years under careful scrutiny of numerous federal, state and local environmental agencies.
Mobile Emissions Control: KUMA's Mobile Emission Control (MEC) systems are used to disperse ODEX solution
immediately at and above the excavation or handling activity as work is conducted. KUMA was the first to develop and implement this powerful and effective strategy, also referred to as point-source control. The MEC produces a high-pressure, high-volume spray of micron-sized droplets, creating a fog of dilute ODEX that can be manually focused at the odor source. This focused spray mist squelches the majority of vaporous emissions and odors, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and dust particles before they can be released to the surrounding atmosphere. Additional MECs may be needed in truck loading areas, stockpile handling operations, and material treatment or processing.
Automated Emissions Control System: The KUMA Mist Shield: The Automated Emissions Control System integrates a group of odor mitigating equipment that shares a single Pump Control Center (PCC). The KUMA Mist Shield uses the point source control approach as described above and expands it to include a more area-wide application of high-volume high-pressure droplets of dilute ODEX odor mitigating agent through remote controlled and automated spray units we refer to as ‘Spray-Bots’. The Automated Dust Control System is fed by the PCC, which supplies high-pressure water (mixed with odor or dust control agents as needed), automatically varying the liquid volume to meet usage demand. The PCC can also be configured to supply a mitigating mist system, with liquid provided to the Spray-Bots by the RCC. The Spray-Bots are connected to the RCC and positioned throughout the site in reasonably close proximity to the earth moving operations. Specially trained KUMA’s personnel will control the Spray-Bots using a hand held remote control pad.
T-200 Organic Dust Suppressant: T-200 is an organic, non-hazardous, biodegradable product used to suppress dust from non-traffic areas. T-200 can be applied using a common water truck to provide additional wind erosion protection. Depending on application rates, T-200 will reduce dust emissions for several days from undisturbed surfaces. HydroSeal Type I or HydroSeal Type II should be used when longer term surface protection is needed.
OdorSeal: Continuously apply organic, non-hazardous, biodegradable OdorSeal to working area, and/or exposed excavation areas, stockpiles, and filled loads. OdorSeal is highly effective in suppressing odors from sulfurous
materials containing VOCs. The OdorSeal liquid coating solution is spray applied, inexpensive to use, and is disposed with the waste materials. Though OdorSeal provides immediate and substantial emission mitigation, it is not intended to cover odorous material for more than a day or two, depending on weather conditions. OdorSeal can be used in lieu of the Mobile Emissions Control system to combat severe emissions, and in conjunction with HydroSeal cover when more secure coverage is needed.
HydroSeal Type I: Apply organic, non-hazardous, biodegradable HydroSeal Type I cover matrix to all exposed excavation areas and stockpiles. This lightweight, low-permeability, cellulose cover material is easily spray applied, inexpensive to use, and can be disposed with the waste materials. It maintains integrity for weeks if not disturbed, is highly effective in containing VOCs and odors, and prevents contaminated dusts from becoming airborne. HydroSeal Type I has been used in conjunction with tarps to secure odorous materials prior to transport over public roadways.
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HydroSeal Type II: Use KUMA's HydroSeal Type II when a long-term, low permeability coating to restrict the flow of liquids and gases from the underlying soil or waste materials is desired. HydroSeal Type II prevents erosion of underlying materials by wind or rain, and substantially mitigates infiltration of any water into underlying materials. The barrier formed by HydroSeal Type II will last up to a year, and is effective in preventing subsurface gases and odor emissions from escaping into the atmosphere.
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Mitigating Mist System: Surround the work area with a misting system dispersing mid-pressure droplets, or fog, of
dilute ODEX odor mitigating agent. This wall of mist will intercept and neutralize fugitive emissions, creating one more impediment to migration of undesirable odors, dust, and VOCs. ODEX odor mitigating agent is comprised of food grade ingredients, has been tested for safety and effectiveness. ODEX has been used by, and/or with approval
of, the U.S. EPA at numerous Superfund remediation projects.
Each of these elements can be used alone or in conjunction with each other, more or less intensely, depending upon the severity of emission conditions. As an example, a particular situation may call for Mitigating Mist within an established perimeter, Mobile Emissions Control directed at materials handling and loading areas, and HydroSeal Type I can be used to seal working faces of excavations and stockpiles awaiting transport. These elements may be
applied in stages and customized to address the specific needs of each project.