Academic Catalog

ENVE509 CONTAMINATED SITE REMEDIATION

Course Code:	5600509
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	8.0
Department:	Environmental Engineering
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Graduate
Course Coordinator:	Assist.Prof.Dr SEMA SEVÝNÇ ÞENGÖR
Offered Semester:	Fall or Spring Semesters.

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.