Further Information for Bioremediation Course

Introduction to Bioremediation

• Definition of bioremediation.
  
• How it works.
  
• Key definitions.
  
• Aerobic/anaerobic treatment.
  
• Advantages over other treatment technologies.
  

Bioremediation Technologies

• Process & applications
• Advantages & disadvantages
  
• Images
• Audio Presentations & animations
  
• Links to relevant case studies
  

Bioremediation Case Studies

• Exxon Valdez, 1989
  
• Gulf Oil Spill, 2010
  
• Tar Distillery, Merseyside, UK
  
• Biostimulation & native microorganisms
  
• Contstructed Wetlands/Phyto-remediation
• Link to full report on large UK case study
  

Other Remediation Technology

• Chemical/Physical treatment 
  
• Advantages/Disadvantages
• In situ and ex situ chemical contaminant remediation technologies.
  

Landfills

• Slideshow: landfills & capping to prevent exposure to waste.
  
• Audio presentation: principles, benefits and consequences
  
• Bioreactor Landfills
  

Environmental Laws

• Environmental Protection Agency
  
• CERCLA
  
• RCRA (for excavation & transport)
  
• Wastewater Directive
  
• Waste Laws
  

External Links for Bioremediation

• Links to external information
  
• Links to additional case studies 
  

Downloadable documents, worked examples & problem sheets

• Pdf files on advection, dispersion & diffusion
  
• Worked examples.
  
• Problem sheets.