Environmental Applications of Geochemical Modeling

ISBN-13: 9780521005777 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 300 str.

Chen Zhu; Greg Anderson; Greg Anderson

Opis

This book discusses the application of geochemical models to environmental practice and studies, through the use of numerous case studies of real-world environmental problems, such as acid mine drainage, pit lake chemistry, nuclear waste disposal, and landfill leachates. In each example the authors clearly define the environmental threat in question; explain how geochemical modeling may help solve the problem posed; and advise the reader how to prepare input files for geochemical modeling codes and interpret the results in terms of meeting regulatory requirements.

Recenzje

"...well written, easy to read, and well illustrated. The authors are to be commended for their honest evaluation of modeling and their challenge to increase their use and enhance the realism of modeling in natural settings." Journal of the American Water Resources Association

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Model concepts; 3. Thermodynamic background; 4. Computer programs for geochemical modeling; 5. Preparation and construction of a geochemical model; 6. Speciation and solubility modeling; 7. Modeling surface complexation; 8. Reaction path modeling; 9. Inverse mass balance modeling; 10. Coupled reactive transport models; 11. Kinetics modeling; Appendix. Modifying a database; References.