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Dr. Duane R. Hampton
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1125 Rood Hall or 3345 Rood
Hall
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My primary research areas are (1) remediating
PCB-contaminated river and lake sediments, and (2) improving free product
monitoring and recovery in wells and trenches. (1) We tested geotextile biointrusion barriers placed on
top of contaminated sediments in the lab and in a creek. The geotextiles were largely
successful in preventing sediment movement and in preventing movement of
benthic organisms and plants into and out of the contaminated sediments. We also showed that certain chemical
oxidants, ozone and CHEMOX®, a proprietary blend of peroxides
using Fenton’s chemistry, were effective in the lab in rapidly degrading PCBs
adsorbed to fine sediments. (2)
In lab and field tests, we measured improvements due to hydrophobic gravel packs;
well development and increased screen open area for both wells and
trenches. We identified
conservative tracers that work in free product. We have also done lab studies of the behavior of DNAPLs
and LNAPL/DNAPL mixtures near wells.
We have studied bail-down testing methods, and used them to assess the
effectiveness of various well designs.We have also tested the predictive
ability of contaminant transport models, and found flaws in methods of
constructing water wells. We are
interested in the application and improvement of slug tests and pump tests. |
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Ph.D - Civil Engineering - Colorado State University, 1989
M.S. - Civil Engineering - Auburn University, 1978
B.S. - Geology - Michigan State University, 1976
RESEARCH SPECIALIZATIONS
Hydrogeology and Hydrology
Oil and DNAPL monitoring and recovery
Flow and transport in unsaturated soils
Modeling groundwater flow and contaminant transport
Remediating PCB- Contaminated sediments
Well design, construction, and hydraulic testing
Heat transport and storage in the shallow subsurface
COURSES TAUGHT
Geos 412 - Introduction to Hydrogeology
Geos 512 - Principles of Hydrogeology
Geos 526 - Principles and Practices of Aquifer Testing
Geos 544 - Environmental Geology
Geos 605 - Groundwater Modeling
Geos 509/609 - Surface Water Hydrology
Geos 612 - Advanced Hydrogeology (Vadose Zone)
Geos 615 - Contaminant Hydrogeology
