Ability to plan and execute transportation facilities, distribution and storage of solids, liquids and gases. Ability to plan and implement water treatment and waste management plants (municipal, industrial and hazardous). Ability to assess and manage environmentally projects, plants and facilities. Ability to address and solve advanced mathematical engineering problems, from problem statement to formulation development and its implementation in a computer program. In particular, the ability to formulate, plan and implement advanced analytical models and numerical calculation, project planning and management, and the ability to interpret the results in the context of mining engineering.
Specialized knowledge on environmental engineering to be able to apply advanced techniques and methodologies. The aim is to deepen the knowledge on the ability to model, assess and manage the impact of the civil works and exploitation of minerals and energy resources on the environment. An important aspect to consider will be sustainable development as related to water resources, waste, and contaminated sites.
Water Engineering. Interactions between groundwater, civil works and the environment, fluvial and marine sedimentary dynamics.
The aim of the course is to understand the behavior and transport mechanisms of non-aqueous phase organic liquids pollutants in the subsurface. Application to mathematical modeling, human health risk analysis and ecosystems.
| Dedication | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours | Percent | ||
| Supervised Learning | Theory | 32.0 | 71.1% |
| Assignments | 8.0 | 17.8% | |
| Laboratory | 5.0 | 11.1% | |
| Supervised activities | 5.0 | 0.0% | |
| Self-Learning | 80.0 | ||
2.0 h Theory
Sources of contamination and types of contaminants State waters and soils in Catalonia and Europe, description of the ciontamination problem
Understand the various sources and types of contamination of soil and groundwater State waters and soils in Catalonia and Europe, conceptual models of contaminated sites
5.0 h Theory
Description of the parameters that control the infiltration capacity such as the viscosity, density and relative mobility. Description of the parameters that control the distribution of mass between phases: solubility, vapor pressure, and distribution coefficient and Henry's constant Description of the parameters that control movement: saturation, moisture content, interfacial tension, contact angle, capillary pressure, residual saturation, hydraulic conductivity, relative permeability
Knowing the parameters that control the infiltration capacity such as the viscosity, density and relative mobility. Knowing the parameters that control the distribution of mass between phases: solubility, vapor pressure, distribution coefficient and Henry's constant Knowing the parameters that control movement: saturation, moisture content, interfacial tension, contact angle, capillary pressure, residual saturation, hydraulic conductivity, relative permeability
7.0 h Theory
Theoretical basis of multiphase flow Description of methods to design and evaluate the operation of an oil reservoir
Generalized Darcy's law, the law limits Darcy relative permeability curves and retention of mass conservation in multiphase flow, phase continuity, flow Buckingham, analytical solutions (Buckley-Leverett, McWhorter and Sunada) Learn methods to design and evaluate the operation of a reservoir of oil
8.0 h Theory
Description of the dissolution of non-aqueous liquids such as chlorinated solvents are, gasoline, ... Description of transport processes in the saturated zone and presentation of basic equations of transport Description of transport processes in the vadose zone and the basic equations of transport of gases and vapors
Learn to evaluate the time of dissolution and the dissolution of a cup of liquid non aqueous Knowing the transport processes in the saturated zone Knowing the transport processes in the vadose zone and the basic equations of transport of gases and vapors
3.0 h Theory
Characterization of groundwater Characterization of soils Characterization of gases Characterization of NAPLs Description of how to interpret the results of analysis of water, soil and gases in the subsurface
Learn the characterization of groundwater, soil, gas and NAPLs in contaminated sites Learn how to interpret the results of analysis of water, soil and gases in the subsurface
3.0 h Theory
Presentation of the legislative framework for contaminated soil and water protection of the environment and human health Anàlsis risk to the environment and human health risk, toxicity and dose
Learn the legislative framework for contaminated soil and water protection of the environment and human health Learn how to estimate the risk to the environment and human health problems associated with contamination of soil and groundwater
4.0 h Theory
Description of tènciques decontamination of groundwater Description of the decontamination of polluted soils
Learn different techniques of decontamination of groundwater. Design and evaluation. Learn techniques for decontamination of polluted soils. Design, implementation and evaluation.
8.0 h Assignments
Solving exercises in the classroom
Learn to evaluate, calculate, and project design.
3.0 h Laboratory
Presentation of models for risk analysis problems in contaminated soils and aquifers
Learn tools to assess the risk associated with a pollution problem
2.0 h Laboratory
(*) The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.
The rating will be obtained from continuous assessment of qualifications. Continuous assessment consists of doing various activities, both individual and group character and additive training, conducted during the year (in the classroom and outside of it). The rating is the average of the activities of this type, obtained through exercises (PR ), a directed work (TD) and an examination (EX). The final mark is estimated as: 0.3 * 0.4 * PR * 0.3 TD EX
Failure to perform a laboratory or continuous assessment activity in the scheduled period will result in a mark of zero in that activity.
The course consists of 3 hours per week of classroom activity. The 2 hours are devoted to theoretical lectures, in which the teacher presents the basic concepts and topics of the subject, shows examples and solves exercises. The 0,8 hours is devoted to solving practical problems with greater interaction with the students. The objective of these practical exercises is to consolidate the general and specific learning objectives. The rest of weekly hours devoted to laboratory practice. Support material in the form of a detailed teaching plan is provided using the virtual campus ATENEA: content, program of learning and assessment activities conducted and literature.
To be agreed with the teachers, office D2-004.