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.