SITE REMEDIATION ENGINEERING.

Catalog description

This course provides practical understanding of the engineering principles and practices associated with the characterization and remediation of contaminated sites. Methods for site characterization and risk assessment will be highlighted while the emphasis will be on remedial action screening processes and technology principles and conceptual design. In-situ and ex-situ treatment processes will be covered, including unit operations, coupled processes, and complete systems within the context of community implementation. Case studies with focus on developing communities will be used and computerized tools for process selection and design will be presented. Prerequisite: CE 3334 ; or consent of instructor.