Simulated time-lapse dc-IP monitoring of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs)-An Initial Approach

C. Power, P. Tsourlos, J. I. Gerhard, T. Dahlin

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Abstract

Geoelectrical techniques have long standing potential for imaging sites contaminated by dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs). Recent work explored the effectiveness of time-lapse DC resistivity to monitor DNAPL source zone remediation. A fundamental component of the work was the development of a unique and comprehensive linkage between well-established DNAPL and DC resistivity models, with the coupled model serving as a cost-effective and valuable investigative tool. The objective of this current study is to evaluate the application of integrated time-lapse DC resistivity and induced polarization (DC-IP) for monitoring DNAPL contamination. This paper introduces the various modelling tools and presents an initial simplistic approach to extend the established DNAPL-DC resistivity modelling framework to incorporate time-lapse IP. Preliminary results are encouraging and ongoing work is focused on developing an advanced hydraulic-electric linkage between the DNAPL and DC-IP models to produce more realistic IP responses from DNAPL spills.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication23rd European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics
PublisherEuropean Association of Geoscientists and Engineers
ISBN (Electronic)9789462822238
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event23rd European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics - Malmö Live, Malmö, Sweden
Duration: 2017 Sept 32017 Sept 7
Conference number: 23
http://events.eage.org/en/2017/23rd-european-meeting-of-environmental-and-engineering-geophysics

Conference

Conference23rd European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics
Country/TerritorySweden
CityMalmö
Period2017/09/032017/09/07
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Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Geophysics
  • Geotechnical Engineering

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