초록

Devices and methods of use of a non-traditionally powered environmental remediation device and, more particularly, to devices utilizing programmable logic controllers for remote operation, monitoring and data collection.

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1. An environmental remediation device for use in methods of remediation of contaminated ground water and/or soil which employ pumps at a redemption site, said device comprising:solar powered means for producing electricity; a voltage regulator means for regulating electrical power flow to a battery

1. An environmental remediation device for use in methods of remediation of contaminated ground water and/or soil which employ pumps at a redemption site, said device comprising:solar powered means for producing electricity; a voltage regulator means for regulating electrical power flow to a battery; a battery and means for electrically connecting said solar powered means to charge said battery through said voltage regulator means; a programmable logic controller; an air compressor pump means driven by said solar powered means and battery; an air receiver tank means for receiving and storing compressed air supplied from said air compressor pump means; and pump means for use in effectuating the remediation of said groundwater and/or soil operated by compressed air supplied from said air receiver tank means under the control of said programmable logic controller.