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1. 1. Groundwater flow modelling to address hydrogeological response of a contaminated site to remediation measures at Hjortsberga, southern Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

   Author : Adam Johansson; [2020]
   Keywords : PCP; Groundwater modelling; Permeable reactive barrier; Hjortsberga sawmill; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Pentachlorophenol (PCP) is a chlorinated aromatic compound that was commonly used for treatment of wood against microbial degradation before it got banned in the 1970s. Due to its solubility in water, PCP is a common groundwater contaminant around old sawmills, for example near Hjortsberga in southern Sweden where this study was performed.. READ MORE

3. 2. Iron material for the remediation of DNAPL-polluted groundwater

   University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

   Author : Jens Rodenhäuser; [2003]
   Keywords : chlorinated ethylene; iron; reductive dechlorination; groundwater; batch experiments; column experiment; ;

   Abstract : Tetrachloroethylene and its daughter-products represent a group of contaminations which are frequently found at sites with industrial activities, such as metal processing, electrotechnical and pharmaceutical industries as well as dry cleaning of clothing and the production of colours, paints and laquers. Due to their toxicity and persistence under natural conditions "denser-than-water" non aqueous phase liquids are substantial threats to the subsurface environment as well as the surface ecosystems including human beings. READ MORE