Innovations in nature-based remediation of petroleum sites
This masterclass is available to watch on-demand.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: ON24 virtual event
Recent years have brought a new understanding of the importance of sustainable remediation and nature-based management strategies at petroleum non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) sites. Natural source zone depletion has emerged as a viable and sustainable solution for the remediation of NAPL-contaminated sites. Understanding light non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL) transmissivity and natural source zone depletion is key to informing remedial decision-making, sustainable remediation strategies and successful site management.
In this Accredited Technical Masterclass, our experts will introduce the basics of nature-based management strategies, explore a case study that uses LNAPL transmissivity and natural source zone depletion to inform remedial decision making, and evaluate correlations between field parameters/underlying processes with NSZD rates from multiple sites and methods.
After attending this masterclass, learners will be able to:
- Explain basic light non-aqueous phase liquid transmissivity and natural source zone depletion concepts and measurement techniques.
- Apply light non-aqueous phase liquid transmissivity and natural source zone depletion to remedial decision-making.
- Recognize the importance of various field parameters that can have an influence on natural source zone depletion and the interactions between these parameters.
This exclusive masterclass provides a unique opportunity to learn from leading industry specialists and gain valuable insights on nature-based remediation of petroleum sites.
Speakers
Dr. Dyson is an Environmental Specialist with GHD based in Durham, North Carolina. She has been with GHD for over five years as a member of the NAPL technical group which has included LNAPL Tn and NSZD assessments at petroleum sites. Overall, she has more than 20 years of experience with investigation and remediation of petroleum NAPL sites. Her work includes characterization of NAPL sites, conceptual site model preparation, and the development of management strategies, with a more recent focus on sustainable risk-based solutions. In addition to her consulting work, Dr. Dyson has been involved in the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC) for over seven years, assisting with technical guidance preparation and providing training. She has a B.S. in physics from Wake Forest University and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Georgia.
Dr. Shafieiyoun is a Quantitative Contaminant Hydrogeologist at GHD. He has over 12 years of research and consulting experience in organic contaminant hydrogeology and specializes in fate and transport of a wide range of contaminants including different types of NAPLs, PFAS, and microplastics. His expertise includes groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling, high-resolution characterization of contaminated porous media and fractured bedrock aquifers, and conceptual site model preparation. He has extensive experience in design and application of environmental molecular diagnostic (EMD) tools for site characterization and remediation performance assessment. He has co-authored nine scientific journal papers on these topics. Dr. Shafieiyoun obtained his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada, and is a member of Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC) PFAS Team.
Facilitator
Jacquelyn England is a professional/licensed geologist with 25 years of experience managing environmental projects. Her project experience includes Phase I and Phase II assessments for a variety of constituents, hazardous materials sampling and assessment, conceptual site model development, remedial planning and implementation, and case closure evaluations. She has completed projects for a wide range of clients, including major oil companies, independent oil and gas clients, municipalities, manufacturing groups, and small business owners.