Michael Plötze: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021

Name	Dr. Michael Plötze
Address	Institut für Geotechnik ETH Zürich, HIF C 93.2 Laura-Hezner-Weg 7 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 633 32 69
E-mail	michael.ploetze@igt.baug.ethz.ch
URL	http://www.claylab.ethz.ch/
Department	Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
Relationship	Lecturer

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
101-0339-00L	Environmental Geotechnics	3 credits	2G	M. Plötze
Abstract	Introduction of basic knowledge about problems with contaminated sites, investigation of this sites, risque management, remediation and reclamation techniques as well as monitoring systems. Introduction in landfill design and engineering with focus on barrier- and drainage systems and lining materials, evaluation of geotechnical problems, e.g. stability
Learning objective	Introduction of basic knowledge about problems with contaminated sites, investigation of this sites, risque management, remediation and reclamation techniques as well as monitoring systems. Introduction in landfill design and engineering with focus on barrier- and drainage systems as wellas lining materials, evaluation of geotechnical problems, e.g. stability
Content	Definition of contaminated sites, site investigation methods, historical research and technical investigation, risque assessment, contamination transport, remediation, clean-up and retaining techniques (e.g. bioremediation, incineration, retaining walls, pump-and-treat, permeable reactive barriers), monitoring, research projects and results waste, waste disposal, treatment and management, multi-barrier-systems, site investigation, lining systems and recovering systems of landfill (e.g. materials, drainage systems, geosynthetics), stability, research projects and results
Prerequisites / Notice	excursion
102-0337-00L	Landfilling, Contaminated Sites and Radioactive Waste Repositories Only for Environmental Engineering MSc.	3 credits	2G	M. Plötze, W. Hummel
Abstract	Practices of landfilling and remediation of contaminated sites and disposal of radioactive waste are based on the same concepts that aim to protect the environment. The assessment of contaminants that may leach into the environment as a function of time and how to reduce the rate of their release is key to the design of chemical, technical and geological barriers.
Learning objective	Upon successful completion of this course students are able to: - assess the risk posed to the environment of landfills, contaminated sites and radioactive waste repositories in terms of fate and transport of contaminants - describe technologies available to minimize environmental contamination - describe the principles in handling of contaminated sites and to propose and evaluate suitable remediation techniques - explain the concepts that underlie radioactive waste disposal practices
Content	This lecture course comprises of lectures with exercises and guided case studies. - A short overview of the principles of environmental protection in waste management and how this is applied in legislation. - A overview of the chemistry underlying the release and transport of contaminants from the landfilled/contaminated material/radioactive waste repository focusing on processes that control redox state and pH buffer capacity; mobility of heavy metals and organic compounds - Technical barrier design and function. Clay as a barrier. - Contaminated site remediation: Site evaluation, remediation technologies - Concepts and safety in radioactive waste management - Role of the geological and engineered barriers and radionuclide transport in geological media.
Lecture notes	Short script plus copies of overheads
Literature	Literature will be made available.
651-4063-00L	X-Ray Powder Diffraction Number of participants limited to 18.	3 credits	2G	M. Plötze
Abstract	In the course the students learn to measure X-ray diffraction patterns of minerals and to evaluate these using different software for qualitative and quantitative mineral composition as well as crystallographic parameters.
Learning objective	Upon successful completion of this course students are able to: - describe the principle of X-ray diffraction analysis - carry out a qualitative and quantitative mineralogical analysis independently, - critically assess the data, - communicate the results in a scientific report.
Content	Fundamental principles of X-ray diffraction Setup and operation of X-ray diffractometers Interpretation of powder diffraction data Qualitative and quantitative phase analysis of crystalline powders (e.g. with Rietveld analysis)
Lecture notes	Selected handouts will be made available in the lecture
Literature	BRINDLEY G.W. and BROWN G. (ed) Crystal structures of clay minerals and their X-ray identification. London : Mineralogical Society monograph no. 5 (1984) (https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/minersoc/books/book/938/Crystal-Structures-of-Clay-Minerals-and-their-X) DINNEBIER, R.E. et al.: Powder Diffraction. Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, 2008. (http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/eBook/978-0-85404-231-9) PECHARSKY, V.K. and ZAVALIJ, P.Y: Fundamentals of Powder Diffraction and Structural Characterization of Materials. Springer, 2009. (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-0-387-09579-0?page=2#toc)
Prerequisites / Notice	The course includes a high portion of practical exercises in sample preparation as well as measurement and evaluation of X-ray powder diffraction data. Own sample will be analysed qualitatively and quantitatively. Knowledge in mineralogy of this system is essential. Software will be provided for future use on own Laptop.
701-1339-00L	Soil Solids Laboratory Number of participants limited to 12. Priority is given to the target groups: Master Environmental Science until October 15th,2021. Waiting list will be deleted September 23rd, 2021.	3 credits	4G	M. Plötze
Abstract	The main part of the course is the investigation of real samples of soils/sediments in the lab working in groups. A brief theoretical introduction into the overall principle and the meaning of physical, mineralogical and chemical parameters of soils and sediments and into each analytical method for their investigation will be given in advance.
Learning objective	Upon successful completion of this course students are able to: - describe structural, mineralogical and chemical properties of the inorganic solid part of soils and sediments, - propose and apply different advanced methods and techniques to measure these properties, - critically assess the data and explain the relationships between them, - communicate the results in a scientific la report.
Content	Basic introduction to mineralogy and texture of soils Analytical techniques Practical exercises in sample preparation Measurement and evaluation of the data: - physical parameters (grain size distribution, surface, densities, porosity, (micro)structur) - mineralogical/geochemical parameters (quantitative mineralogical composition, thermal analysis, cation exchange etc.)
Lecture notes	Selected handouts will be distributed during the course.
Literature	Jasmund, K. , Lagaly, G. 1993. Tonminerale und Tone. Steinkopff: Darmstadt. Scheffer, F. 2002. Lehrbuch der Bodenkunde / Scheffer/Schachtschabel. Spektrum: Heidelberg. 15. Aufl. Dixon, J.B., Weed, S.B. 1989. Minerals in Soil Environments. SSSA Book Series: 1, 2nd Edition. Sparks, D.L. 1996: Chemical Methods. SSSA Book Series 5, Part 3. Dane, J.H., Topp, G.C. 2002: Physical Methods. SSSA Book Series 5, Part 4. Ulery, A.L. & Drees, L.R. 2008: Mineralogical Methods. SSSA Book Series 5, Part 5.
Prerequisites / Notice	In order to allow for effective lab work not more than 12 students can join the course. Useful preparatory courses are: "Soil Chemistry", "“Clays in Geotechnics"”, and "“X-ray powder diffraction”".