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Detection of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soils by Electromagnetic Techniques

One of the most common and environmental dangerous pollution of the subsoil and underground waters is determined by hydrocarbons. The most common cases are determined by spills from underground storage tanks belonging to small deposits or service stations or from small but long-lasting spill from refineries and industrial plants. The most common investigation and monitoring techniques require drillings and excavations, The most modern and valid remediation methodologies require a precise determination of the geometry of polluted underground for a effective application. Geophysical methods could constitute an appropriate and effective nondestructive evaluation technique. The electromagnetic methods, such as Ground Penetrating Radar and MEW (Monochromatic Electromagnetic Waves) are high resolution techniques that appears very promising for such applications.

Participation as Co-ordinator or Partner in the following International R&D Research Projects co-funded by the EU:

87-90 Development and improvement of georadar system as a geophysical method for mining exploration. MAIM0012

90-92 Developmental and improvement of G.P.R. system applied to mining exploration. MA2M0007

91-93 Application of geophysical methods for heavy mineral sand exploration in Europe. MA2M0048

91-93 Rapid acquisition of structural data to optimise the drilling blasting loading system in open cast mines. MA2N0019

91-93 Ground Penetrating Radar applied to mineral exploration: technology adaptation and methodology.MA2N0026

91-93 Assessment of alluvial deposits related to stratabound europium rich monazite mineralisation – a major future source for specific rare earths used in new technology.MA2N0049

92-95 Development and application of modern Geophysical Techniques (Including Radar) to the exploration and exploitation of ornamental stones.BRE20354

93-96 Non destructive testing and system identification to evaluate diagnostics methods and reinforcement techniques applied to historical buildings. EV5V0106

94-95 Application of advanced geophysical methods to mineral raw materials investigation. CIPA - CT93 - 0072

94-96 Microstructural decay of lithoid monuments, caused by environmental factors, studied using a new developed radar-aided methodology. EV5V0307

97-99 Detection of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soils by Electromagnetic Techniques IC15CT960801