Site Characterization and Remediation Demostration Day

Outline of field demonstration

Demonstration objectives
The prime objective of this outdoor drilling demonstration is to provide the attendee with an understanding of the systematic approach taken in the advancement of a borehole to obtain overburden and rock samples at hazardous waste sites.

The second objective will be the demonstration of the proper techniques and protocols that must be followed during the installation of a monitoring well, which will serve to collect water samples for an extended period after the drilling program is completed at any particular site.

Drill rig:
		Description of equipment
		Drill capabilities
		Selection of the proper type of drill rig, to meet job requirements
		Safety at the drill site

Decontamination protocols:
		Drill rig
		Drill tools

Soil sampling equipment:
		Presentation and explaination of samplers available
		Hollow stem augering and soil sample collection
		Overburden continous coring systems
		Proper handling of soil samples upon retrevial picture

Rock drilling tools:
		Wireline coring equipment
		Roller bits
		Diamond core bits

Monitoring well installation:
		Description of materials utilized
		Pvc screen and riser pipe
		Gravel packs
		Sealing materials
		Monitoring well installation pr0tocols
		Wellhead protection

Question and answer session:
		Time will be available to answer any questions during and at the completion of the installation of a monitoring well.