JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

UNIT - I

Introduction to remediation technologies, principles of remediation, site characterization, soil vapor extraction, Soil Flushing, Stabilization/ Solidification, thermal desorption, vitrification.

UNIT - II

Electrokinetic remediation: Different theories of electrokinetic remediation, The importance of soil pH in electrokinetic remediation of soil, Use of enhancement agents in electrokinetic remediation.

UNIT - III

Bioremediation: Mechanism, electron acceptor, electrondonors, Biodegradability, Biostimulation, Bioremediation technologies for soil, composting, Biopiles, Bioventing, Bioremediation technologies for ground water, Amendments for introduction and creation anaerobic conditions, existu and insitu treatment

UNIT - IV

Phytoremediation, overview, advantages, limitations, phyto-accumulation, phyto-volatilisation, phytostabilisation, Rizodegradation, phytoextraction, treatment of various pollutants using phytoremediation

UNIT - V

pump and treat system, Solvent Vapor Extraction, Air, Funnel and Gate Systems, permeable treatment walls, natural attenuation, remedy selection and risk assessment.

REFERENCES:

• 1. Ergas, S. J., Chang, D. P. Y., Schreoder, E.D., and Eweis J.B., Bioremediation Principles, WCB/McGraw-Hill, 1998
• 2. Rittmann, B.E., and McCarty, P.L., Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications, McGraw Hill, 2001 R19 M.TECH ENVIRONMENTAL ENGG. M. Tech – I Year – IISem. (Env. Engg.)