Tracing CO2 behavior using HGS and PEST in the shallow aquifer of the K-COSEM research site, Korea

To reduce greenhouse gases, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) can be an option. This method is being used all around of the world for stopping global warming. The goal is to remove an excess CO2 in the air. My research uses modeling methods, such as HydroGeoSphere (HGS) and Parameter ESTimation (PEST), which will evaluate how CO2 moves when CO2 is artificially injected in groundwater. Also, I develop the way to find out CO2 leak location and time when CO2 is leaked. Successful completion of this study will make it easier to identify CO2 leakage location and time when CO2 emissions are detected. It could be applied not only to CO2 but also to other sources of contamination of groundwater.

Faculty Supervisor:

David Blowes

Student:

Partner:

Chonbuk National University

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Sustainability & the Environment; Water

University:

University of Waterloo

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