Fusion of Tomography Tests for DNAPL Source Zone Characterization: Technology Development and Validation

Abstract

Dense Nonaqueous Phase Liquids [DNAPLs] are prevalent at a large number of sites throughout the world. The variable release history and geologic heterogeneity make the spatial distribution of DNAPLs in the source zone complex. This causes difficulties in cleanup and can contribute to long-term groundwater contamination for decades to centuries. Therefore, the spatial distribution, mass, and composition of DNAPLs present in the source zone need to be characterized in sufficient detail so that efficient remediation schemes can be designed. Effective characterization of DNAPL source zones is also critical for long-term monitoring and management decisions that are critical to DoD/DOE/EPA's environmental mission of efficient site cleanup and closure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA554381

Entities

People

  • Tian-chyi J. Yeh
  • Walter Illman

Organizations

  • University of Waterloo

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Data Science
  • Detection
  • Groundwater
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Mathematical Filters
  • Measurement
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surveys
  • Test Methods
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design