Used in combination with CPT, the UVIF‑CPT is a powerful tool for high‑resolution environmental site characterization. The UVIF‑CPT setup allows users to detect PAHs in real time while continuously collecting information on soil stratigraphy and pore pressures.
Features
Tool for detecting polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Ultraviolet‑induced fluorescence (UVIF) response to PAHs
Real‑time profiling of petroleum contaminants with qualitative concentration
LDNA detection, including gasoline, diesel, creosote, jet fuel, crude oil, bitumen, and hydraulic oils
Detection levels as low as 10 ppm (LDNA and soil‑dependent)
CPT‑based profiling for stratigraphy and groundwater conditions
Advantages
Fast: 2 cm (approximately 1 inch) per second
Cost‑effective: cheaper than sampling and laboratory testing
Continuous profiling: no missing data or uncertainty
Reproducible logging / rapid spatial distribution
Stratigraphic relationships / geological controls when combined with CPT
Digital data easily modeled using 3D software
Portable and versatile — works with CPT rigs, drilling rigs, or direct‑push units
Can advance using CPT or as a standalone tool
Applications
Environmental site investigation services
High‑resolution site characterization (similar to UVOST‑CPT)
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