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: 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.