Contaminated Soil and Aquifer Models (250531) – Course 2025/26 PDF
Contents
Sources of contamination and types of contaminants State waters and soils in Catalonia and Europe, description of the ciontamination problem
Specific Objectives
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
Dedication
2h Large group + 2h 48m Self StudyDescription 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
Specific Objectives
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
Dedication
5h Large group + 7h Self StudyTheoretical basis of multiphase flow Description of methods to design and evaluate the operation of an oil reservoir
Specific Objectives
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
Dedication
7h Large group + 9h 48m Self StudyDescription 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
Specific Objectives
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
Dedication
8h Large group + 11h 12m Self StudyCharacterization 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
Specific Objectives
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
Dedication
3h Large group + 4h 11m Self StudyPresentation 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
Specific Objectives
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
Dedication
3h Large group + 4h 11m Self StudyDescription of tènciques decontamination of groundwater Description of the decontamination of polluted soils
Specific Objectives
Learn different techniques of decontamination of groundwater. Design and evaluation. Learn techniques for decontamination of polluted soils. Design, implementation and evaluation.
Dedication
4h Large group + 5h 36m Self StudySolving exercises in the classroom
Specific Objectives
Learn to evaluate, calculate, and project design.
Dedication
8h Medium group + 11h 12m Self StudyPresentation of models for risk analysis problems in contaminated soils and aquifers
Specific Objectives
Learn tools to assess the risk associated with a pollution problem
Dedication
3h Laboratory classes + 4h 11m Self StudyDedication
2h Laboratory classes + 2h 48m Self Study