ABSORBENT MATERIALS COMPARISON
Sludge Pond Remediation Project
Remediation of Semi-Thick Sludge
55% H2O/45% Solids
Mgt Volume 6,100 yd3, 1,985LB/yd3, 0.99Ton/yd3
(to pass EPA9095 paint filter test)
ZorbsMORE3X PASSES TEST
Requires 305 tons (5%), 15 truckloads
Material Cost $175,000
ZorbsMORE PASSES TEST
Requires 600 tons (10%), 30 truckloads
Material Cost $228,750
High Calcium Lime PASSES TEST
Requires 3,000 tons (50%), 150 Truckloads
Material Cost $330,000.00
44% more expensive than ZorbsMORE
Mineral/Polymer Blend PASSES TEST
Requires 305 tons (5%), 15 truckloads
Material Cost $762,500.00
233% more expensive than ZorbsMORE
Premium Super Absorbent Polymer FAILS TEST
Requires 122 tons (2%), 6 truckloads
Material Cost $305,000.00
33% more expensive than ZorbsMORE
Fly Ash FAILS TEST
Requires 4,270 tons, 213 truckloads
