Contaminated Site Remediation

Course content

Properties of the contaminants, phase distribution, source control; site characterization and monitoring (vadose zone and aquifer characteristics, extent of contamination); in situ soil and groundwater remediation technologies e.g., pump and treat, capture zone analysis, permeable reactive barriers, air sparging, soil vapor extraction, bioventing, land treatment, monitored natural attenuation; design, operation and performance assessment of the remedial systems; remedial goal and risk assessment; assessment of remedial alternatives, cost analyses; case studies and computer applications on remedial systems.