Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

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 Study
Total: 4h 48m

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

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 Study
Total: 12h

Theoretical 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 Study
Total: 16h 48m

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

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 Study
Total: 19h 12m

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

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 Study
Total: 7h 11m

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

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 Study
Total: 7h 11m

Description 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 Study
Total: 9h 36m

Solving exercises in the classroom

Specific Objectives

Learn to evaluate, calculate, and project design.

Dedication

8h Medium group + 11h 12m Self Study
Total: 19h 12m

Presentation 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 Study
Total: 7h 11m

Dedication

2h Laboratory classes + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m