Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
12-31-1987
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
G. Fred Lee
Second Advisor
Robert Dresnack
Third Advisor
Paul C. Chan
Abstract
A study has been undertaken to provide insight into two related aspects of groundwater contamination studies - contaminant transport behavior and its analysis by modeling techniques. The study reviews recent research that explains some of the uncertainties in the transport and fate of chemical contaminants in groundwater. Approaches to modeling techniques and data reduction are developed to illustrate their usefulness in analysing existing groundwater data, and to make predictions on the future water chemical characteristics. Three types of study areas have been chosen for this purpose, each representing a different type of groundwater contamination problem. The first study area has groundwater contamination from immiscible hydrocarbons. Transport of a miscible organic solvent in groundwater is the subject of study at the second study area. The third study area is suspected to have seawater intrusion. Specific areas have also been identified where more research is required to improve the reliability of modeling techniques.
Recommended Citation
Raman, Komratchi, "Application of computer techniques in groundwater contamination studies" (1987). Theses. 3304.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/3304
