ETE-24304 Soil and Groundwater Remediation

Course

Credits 4.00

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

ETE-10806 or comparable
The course must be combined with PCC-21802

Contents:

This course deals with the methods and technologies that can be applied for the remediation of soil/sediment and contaminated groundwater. The main purpose of these technologies is to neutralize harmfulness to the environment; if possible, they also aim for reuse of soil and groundwater following the treatment.
The remediation of soil/sediment and groundwater is directed at the destruction of the pollutant. With soil/sediment this step may be preceded by concentrating the pollutant in a limited amount of soil material which can be further treated. Both in-situ as well as ex-situ technologies are discussed. The main technologies considered are based on biological and physical processes.

Learning outcomes:

After this course, students are able to:
- perform calculations on unit operations for treatment of contaminated soil, sediment and groundwater;
- indicate the optimum treatment for various types of contaminated soil or sediment;
- compare technological and societal aspects of different technologies for a specific case.

Activities:

Study theory; practising problems.

Examination:

Based on a written exam (2/3) and an individual assignment (1/3); in order to pass the examination, a passing mark (5.5 or higher) in each individual part is required.

Literature:

A course manual and reader are available.