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Landfilling, Nuclear Repositories and Contaminated Sites
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:49
Abstract
This course aims to provide students with the geochemical tools and technical know-how to assess and understand landfilling, nuclear waste management and remediation practices.- Short overview of legislation- Common chemical and technical principles- Contaminated site evaluation and remediation technologies- Concepts and safety in nuclear waste management
Objective
This course aims to provide students with the geochemical tools and technical know-how to assess and understand landfilling and remediation practices.In particular, students completing the course should have the - Knowledge on the geochemical processes that underlie leaching processes - Knowledge of the technologies available to minimize environmental contamination - Ability to determine the risk posed to the environment of landfills and contaminated sites
Content
- A short overview of the chemistry underlying the leaching processes from the landfilled/contaminated material: Biodegradation in landfills, redox chemistry, redox and pH buffer capacity; mobility of heavy metals and organic compounds - Technical barrier design and function - Function of clay as a barrier and interactions between clay and leachate - Role of the geological barrier - Contaminated site remediation: Site evaluation, remediation technologies - Exercises and practical examples
Resources
Lecture Notes
Short script plus copies of overheads
Literature
Literature will be made available.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Landfilling, Nuclear Repositories and Contaminated Sites |
|
2 h weekly |