Atelier sur l’intrusion des vapeurs du sol

(En anglais seulement)

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Vapour intrusion has emerged as an important but complex environmental issue and is a pathway of potential concern at many brownfields or contaminated sites. Nevertheless, vapour intrusion remains a mysterious subject to many people.

This one-and-a-half day workshop, taught by leading experts, will build upon the Atlantic RCBA Guidance on Soil Vapour and Indoor Air Monitoring (July 2006), and will provide an effective combination of theory and practical knowledge, through presentations, class exercises, discussions and hands-on demonstrations.

The focus of the workshop will be latest methods for soil vapour and indoor air sampling and analysis, as well as other important topics that are part of the vapour intrusion assessment and management process, such as conceptual site models, soil vapour sampling design, and low cost sampling and analytical methods. Mitigation strategies - such as vapour barriers, venting systems and other mechanical solutions - will also be addressed. Several case studies illustrating the vapour intrusion assessment and management process will be presented. The workshop will also include demonstrations of quality control tests such as helium leak testing and vacuum check testing, and different sampling methods (Summa canisters, sorbent tubes).

Course notes and checklists for soil vapour sampling programs will be provided to each participant. Registration includes all refreshment breaks and lunch on Day 2.

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DAY 1— 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Session 1. Welcome, Introduction to Course, Framing and Purpose
Session 2. Introduction to Vapour Intrusion
Refreshment Break Session 3. Conceptual Site Models
Session 4. Design of Soil Vapour Intrusion Investigation

DAY 2 — 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Session 4. Design of Soil Vapour Intrusion Investigation (cont.)
Session 5. Soil Vapour Sampling and Analysis
Refreshment Break
Equipment Demonstration Session 6. Indoor Air Quality and Structure Sampling
Lunch Session 6. Indoor Air Quality and Structure Sampling (cont.)
Session 7. Case Studies
Refreshment Break Session 8. Vapour Intrusion Mitigation
Session 9. Wrap-up Discussion, Questions and Answers

Animateurs :

Ian Hers, Golder Associates, Vancouver, BC (Download bio)
Mike Z’Graggen, Golder Associates, Ottawa, ON

Dates & lieux :

St. John’s, Newfoundland on June 18-19, 2009

Centre for Learning and Development
5th Floor, West Block
Confederation Building

Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 22-23, 2009

The Halifax Club
Morrow Room
1682 Hollis Street

Moncton, New Brunswick on June 24-25, 2009

l'hôtel Delta Beauséjour Hotel
Salle Shediac 'A' Room
750 rue Main Street

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