Applied Modeling of Water Flow and Contaminant Transport in Soils and Groundwater

26, 27 and 28 of July 2004 - Portugal - Lisbon - Intituto Superior Técnico

OVERVIEW

Soil and groundwater pollution is an increasingly severe problem worldwide. Tens of billions of dollars are spent each year in Europe, the United States and elsewhere to remediate contaminated soils and groundwater, and to limit or prevent future contamination of the subsurface. Most subsurface pollution problems stem from activities involving the unsaturated (vadose) zone between the soil surface and the groundwater table. Consequently, the unsaturated zone provides the best opportunities to limit or prevent groundwater pollution. Once contaminants enter the saturated zone, remediation costs increase substantially.

Computer models have become increasingly important tools for analyzing complex problems involving water flow and contaminant transport in the soils and groundwater. This course is designed to familiarize participants with the principles and analysis of subsurface flow and transport processes, and the application of state-of-the-art computer software to site-specific subsurface flow and transport problems. The focus of the course will be especially on flow and transport processes in the vadose zone.

This course is intended for individuals with only limited experience in soil or ground water modeling and knowledge of unsaturated zone hydrology.

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