The viability of design and operation of the air injection well for improvement In Situ repair capacity in landfill

The rationality of air injection well for operation parameter design is important for effective repair and safety of aeration systems in landfills. On the basis of the literature, the operating results of the air injection systems used in field sites were summarized, and the key design parameters were addressed. The operation and assessment of aeration systems were presented. First, the behavior of oxygen transport was caused by the characteristics of the pore media in the waste body. A mathematical model was needed to address the spatial–temporal evolutions of oxygen concentration in landfill. The optimum design method of gas injection well should be developed to elevate the oxygen content at maximum level across the field site, applying to most landfills. Second, an effective leachate exchange and recirculation plan should be developed to ensure sustained aerobic reaction in full scale. Some experiences of leachate discharge in field sites were presented. Third, the relationship between oxygen consumption and stability indicators should be determined to create an effective aeration plan. This function will help evaluate the reliability of aeration systems. This study provides evidence for the design, construction, operation, and effectiveness assessment of air injection well in repair engineering of landfills. © 2016 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Environ Prog, 2016