Thermal Modeling, Wellfield Design, and Monitoring

March 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern

In the third session of our webinar series titled “The Nuts and Bolts of Thermal Remediation,” we will review the details of the design of thermal remediation systems, following a thorough review of the Conceptual Site Model (CSM), and the selection of the appropriate technologies and approaches.

Thermal remediation expert, Steffen Griepke will guide us through designing the heating, extraction, and monitoring components of the system. He will also discuss the role of numerical modeling in ensuring effective heating across the treatment zone at all depths and locations as well as in predicting the operational timelines, utility requirements, and equipment sizing.

Some key insights from numerical modeling include estimating electrical power load, electricity consumption, vapor and liquid contaminant loading to the treatment equipment, liquid treatment and discharge rates, and vapor and liquid cooling loads.

We will cover the design of the wellfield components, including the thermal wells (TCH, ERH, SEE), extraction wells, and temperature and pressure monitoring points. This session will also specify which parameters to monitor and at what frequency. Lastly, we will discuss the importance of evaluating whether an insulated vapor cover is needed over the treatment area to ensure effective heating and successful remediation.