Environmental applications of geochemical modeling /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Zhu, Chen, 1962-
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Anderson, G. M. (Gregor Munro), 1932-
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002.
• Θέματα: Environmental geochemistry > Mathematical models.; Geochemical modeling.; SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Geography.; SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Geology.; Umweltgeochemie; Mathematisches Modell; Electronic books.

Geochemical modeling is a powerful tool for characterizing environmental site contaminations and predicting environmental impacts. This book discusses the application of geochemical models to environmental practice and studies, through the use of numerous case studies of real-world environmental pro...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Environmental Problems and the Need for Geochemical Modeling
• 1.2. Regulatory Framework
• 1.3. Role of Geochemical Modeling
• 1.4. Current Practice
• 1.5. Overview
• 2. Model Concepts
• 2.1. Model Definitions
• 2.2. Holistic View of Geochemical Models
• 2.3. Types of Geochemical Models
• 2.4. Model Verification and Validation
• 2.5. Model Usefulness and Limitations
• 3. Thermodynamic Background
• 3.1. Systems and Equilibrium
• 3.2. Chemical Reactions
• 3.3. Gibbs Energy
• 3.4. Activity, Fugacity, and Chemical Potential
• 3.5. Equilibrium Constant
• 3.6. Components and Species
• 3.7. Phase Rule
• 3.8. Redox
• 3.9. Alkalinity
• 3.10. Acidity
• 3.11. Local Equilibrium Assumption
• 3.12. Summary
• 4. Computer Programs for Geochemical Modeling
• 4.1. Codes, Databases, and Models
• 4.2. Review of Popular Computer Programs
• 4.3. Databases
• 4.4. Chemical Concentration Units
• 4.5. Examples of Input/Output
• 5. Preparation and Construction of a Geochemical Model
• 5.1. Introduction
• 5.2. Establish the Goals
• 5.3. Learn the Groundwater Flow System
• 5.4. Collection of Field and Laboratory Data
• 5.5. Decide What Types of Model to Construct
• 5.6. Gather Chemical Properties
• 5.7. Select a Computer Code
• 5.8. Set Up a Model
• 5.9. Interpretation of Modeling Results
• 5.10. Reporting and Presentation of Modeling Results
• 6. Speciation and Solubility Modeling
• 6.1. Introduction
• 6.2. Uranium Mill Tailings Impoundment
• 6.3. Applications to Bioavailability and Risk Assessment Studies
• 6.4. Interpretations of Column Experiments
• 7. Modeling Surface Adsorption
• 7.1. Introduction
• 7.2.