Caution Against the Inappropriate Use of Analytical Fate and Transport Models to Estimate the Age and Risk of Petroleum Product Releases

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Groundwater Monitoring & RemediationVolume 16, Issue 2 p. 72-76 Caution Against the Inappropriate Use of Analytical Fate and Transport Models to Estimate the Age and Risk of Petroleum Product Releases Pedro J. J. Alvarez, Pedro J. J. Alvarez Dr. Pedro J. Alvarez, P.E., is an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Iowa (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Iowa City, IA 52242–1527). He holds a B.S. degree in civil engineering from McGill University, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in environmental engineering from the University of Michigan. Dr. Alvarez was recently inducted by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers with Diplomate status (DEE). Honors include the Career Award from the National Science Foundation (1995), Best Paper Award from the EPA/HSRC for Regions 7 and 8 (1995), and the Outstanding Achievement Award in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan (1991). His research emphasizes enhanced bioremediation of sites contaminated with priority pollutants through engineered control of the environment.Search for more papers by this author Pedro J. J. Alvarez, Pedro J. J. Alvarez Dr. Pedro J. Alvarez, P.E., is an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Iowa (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Iowa City, IA 52242–1527). He holds a B.S. degree in civil engineering from McGill University, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in environmental engineering from the University of Michigan. Dr. Alvarez was recently inducted by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers with Diplomate status (DEE). Honors include the Career Award from the National Science Foundation (1995), Best Paper Award from the EPA/HSRC for Regions 7 and 8 (1995), and the Outstanding Achievement Award in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan (1991). His research emphasizes enhanced bioremediation of sites contaminated with priority pollutants through engineered control of the environment.Search for more papers by this author First published: May 1996 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6592.1996.tb00126.xAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Volume16, Issue2May 1996Pages 72-76 RelatedInformation