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: |
Prof.Dr. KAHRAMAN ÜNLÜ |
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.