scholarly journals A Thermomechanical Transport Approach and Application in Soil-Water System of Polluted Mining Areas considering the Three-Phase Coupling

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Xuan Guo ◽  
XiaoXin Zhang ◽  
MengShu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Soil Water ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Water System ◽  
Polluted Soil ◽  
Soil System ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Basic Equations ◽  
Contaminants Transport ◽  
Transport Approach

The thermomechanical transport approach includes the process of diffusing or the condition of being diffused, absorption/desorption, swell/shrink, equilibrium/nonequilibrium, and thermomechanical transport of contaminant in three phases of polluted mining soil which are discussed. The thermomechanical transport model of the contaminants transport in polluted soil is established, and its basic equations are given. Based on that, the distribution regularities of the contaminant seepage in water-soil system are discussed in detail and the sensitivities of parameters are analyzed. The study shows that the parameter has important influence on the contamination distribution and transportation in polluted soil-water system. The influence degree is also related to the action of seepage force directly.

Laboratory Studies of the Effects of Dissolved Organic Material on the Adsorption of Organochlorine Pesticides by Sediments and Transport in Rivers

1993 ◽  
Vol 28 (8-9) ◽  
pp. 199-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.-Y. Ding ◽  
S.-C. Wu
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Molecular Diffusion ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Water System ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Overlying Water ◽  
Sediment Bed ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Phase Transport

In this study experiments simulating sediment/water system were carried on with sediments spiked with aldrin, heptachlor epoxide and p,p'-DDE. It was expected that these hydrophobic contaminants would be released to the overlying water column from sediment bed with molecular diffusion and co-diffusion with dissolved organic matter (DOM) as well. A three-phase-transport model including aqueous, solid and mobile adsorptive phases was developed and used to describe the behavior of these contaminants and to explain the results of the experiments. Sensitivity analyses show that observable effects of DOM occur only under conditions of high partition coefficient (Koc) of the contaminant and high rate of transfer from sediment organic matter to DOM. In this study, owing to the low concentration of DOM and relatively low hydrophobicity of the compounds, the DOM-associated pollutant flux does not significantly contribute to the total flux. Also, the simulated results of the model can reasonably explain the variations of the concentrations of the spiked compounds observed in the microcosms.

Transport of organochlorine pesticides in soil columns enhanced by dissolved organic carbon

1997 ◽  
Vol 35 (7) ◽  
pp. 139-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiann-Yuan Ding ◽  
Shian-Chee Wu
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Dissolved Organic Carbon ◽  
Organochlorine Pesticides ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Phase Model ◽  
Soil Columns ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Phase Transport ◽  
Remediation Of Soil

The objective of this study is to quantify the effects of humic acid solution infiltration on the transport of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in soil columns using a three-phase transport model. From experimental results, it is found that the dissolved organic carbon enhances the transport of OCPs in the soil columns. In the OCPs-only column, the concentration profiles of OCPs can be simulated well using a two-phase transport model with numerical method or analytical solution. In the OCPs-DOC column, the migrations of aldrin, DDT and its daughter compounds are faster than those in the OCPs-only column. The simulation with the three-phase model is more accurate than that with the two-phase model. In addition, significant decrease of the fluid pore velocities of the OCPs-DOC column was found. When DOC leachate is applied for remediation of soil or groundwater pollution, the decrease of mean pore velocities will be a crucial affecting factor.

Formation of Organic Iodine Supplied as Iodide in a Soil−Water System in Chiba, Japan

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 2086-2092 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoko S. Shimamoto ◽  
Yoshio Takahashi ◽  
Yasuko Terada
Keyword(s):  
Soil Water ◽  
Water System ◽  
Organic Iodine

scholarly journals Soil-Related Sustainable Development Goals: Four Concepts to Make Land Degradation Neutrality and Restoration Work

Land ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saskia Keesstra ◽  
Gerben Mol ◽  
Jan de Leeuw ◽  
Joop Okx ◽  
Co Molenaar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Land Degradation ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Water System ◽  
Paradigm Shifts ◽  
Economic Point ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Awareness Raising

In the effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to food, health, water, and climate, an increase in pressure on land is highly likely. To avoid further land degradation and promote land restoration, multifunctional use of land is needed within the boundaries of the soil-water system. In addition, awareness-raising, a change in stakeholders’ attitudes, and a change in economics are essential. The attainment of a balance between the economy, society, and the biosphere calls for a holistic approach. In this paper, we introduce four concepts that we consider to be conducive to realizing LDN in a more integrated way: systems thinking, connectivity, nature-based solutions, and regenerative economics. We illustrate the application of these concepts through three examples in agricultural settings. Systems thinking lies at the base of the three others, stressing feedback loops but also delayed responses. Their simultaneous use will result in more robust solutions, which are sustainable from an environmental, societal, and economic point of view. Solutions also need to take into account the level of scale (global, national, regional, local), stakeholders’ interests and culture, and the availability and boundaries of financial and natural capital. Furthermore, sustainable solutions need to embed short-term management in long-term landscape planning. In conclusion, paradigm shifts are needed. First, it is necessary to move from excessive exploitation in combination with environmental protection, to sustainable use and management of the soil-water system. To accomplish this, new business models in robust economic systems are needed based on environmental systems thinking; an approach that integrates environmental, social, and economic interests. Second, it is necessary to shift from a “system follows function” approach towards a “function follows system” one. Only by making the transition towards integrated solutions based on a socio-economical-ecological systems analysis, using concepts such as nature-based solutions, do we stand a chance to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality by 2030. To make these paradigm shifts, awareness-raising in relation to a different type of governance, economy and landscape and land-use planning and management is needed.

scholarly journals A Process for Evaluating Adverse Environmental Impacts by Cooling-Water System Entrainment at a California Power Plant

2002 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 81-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.P. Ehrler ◽  
J.R. Steinbeck ◽  
E.A. Laman ◽  
J.B. Hedgepeth ◽  
J.R. Skalski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Larval Fish ◽  
Larval Mortality ◽  
Water System ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Water Quality Control ◽  
Plant Effects

A study to determine the effects of entrainment by the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) was conducted between 1996 and 1999 as required under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act. The goal of this study was to present the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (CCRWQCB) with results that could be used to determine if any adverse environmental impacts (AEIs) were caused by the operation of the plant’s cooling-water intake structure (CWIS). To this end we chose, under guidance of the CCRWQCB and their entrainment technical working group, a unique approach combining three different models for estimating power plant effects: fecundity hindcasting (FH), adult equivalent loss (AEL), and the empirical transport model (ETM). Comparisons of the results from these three approaches provided us a relative measure of confidence in our estimates of effects. A total of 14 target larval fish taxa were assessed as part of the DCPP 316(b). Example results are presented here for the kelp, gopher, and black-and-yellow (KGB) rockfish complex and clinid kelpfish. Estimates of larval entrainment losses for KGB rockfish were in close agreement (FH is approximately equals to 550 adult females per year, AEL is approximately equals to 1,000 adults [male and female] per year, and ETM = larval mortality as high as 5% which could be interpreted as ca. 2,600 1 kg adult fish). The similar results from the three models provided confidence in the estimated effects for this group. Due to lack of life history information needed to parameterize the FH and AEL models, effects on clinid kelpfish could only be assessed using the ETM model. Results from this model plus ancillary information about local populations of adult kelpfish suggest that the CWIS might be causing an AEI in the vicinity of DCPP.

scholarly journals Arsenic speciation in soil-water system and their uptake by rice (Oryza sativa)

2019 ◽  
pp. 289-290
Author(s):  
P. Kumarathilaka ◽  
J. Bundschuh ◽  
S. Seneweera ◽  
A.A. Meharg
Keyword(s):  
Oryza Sativa ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Arsenic Speciation ◽  
Water System

scholarly journals Geochemical Characteristics and Prospecting Prediction of Sediment in Songwang Area, Bobai County, Guangxi

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wai Yi
Keyword(s):  
Water System ◽  
Mining Area ◽  
Geochemical Characteristics ◽  
Good Prospect ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Geological Characteristics ◽  
Geochemical Anomalies ◽  
Magmatic Rocks ◽  
Prospecting Prediction

The characteristics of strata, structures, magmatic rocks, lithology and mineralization in Dongtao mining area (Songwang area) of Bobai County, Guangxi were summarized. According to the geochemical anomalies of sediment in water system, and the main anomalies are explained and evaluated, combined with the geological characteristics of Dongtao and other mining areas, the prospecting prediction of favorable areas is carried out, and it is considered that there is a good prospect of prospecting.

Effect of exopolymeric substances on the kinetics of sorption and desorption of trivalent chromium in soil

2014 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cetin Kantar ◽  
Aydeniz Demir ◽  
Nurcan Koleli
Keyword(s):  
Soil Water ◽  
Water System ◽  
Strong Interactions ◽  
Column Experiments ◽  
Soil Minerals ◽  
Total Chromium ◽  
Batch Sorption ◽  
Exopolymeric Substances ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Low Solubility

AbstractLaboratory batch sorption-desorption and column experiments were performed to better understand the effects of microbial exopolymeric substances (EPS) on Cr(III) sorption/desorption rates in the soil-water system. The experiments were carried out in two different modes: one mode (sorption) in which Cr(III) and EPS were applied simultaneously, and the other (desorption) included the sequential application of Cr(III) and EPS to the soil-water system. The batch sorption and desorption experiments showed that, while chromium(III) desorption was significantly enhanced in the presence of EPS relative to non-EPS-containing systems, the desorption rates were much smaller than the sorption rates, and the fraction dissolved by EPS accounted for only a small portion of the total chromium initially sorbed onto soil minerals. Similarly, the column experiments suggested that, while the microbial EPS led to an increase in Cr dissolution relative to non-EPS-containing systems, only a small portion of the total chromium initially added to the soil was mobilised. The differences observed in Cr sorption and desorption rates can be explained through the very low solubility and strong interactions of chromium species with soil minerals as well as the mass transfer effects associated with low diffusion rates. The overall results suggest that, while microbial EPS may play an important role in microbial Cr(VI) treatment in sub-surface systems due to the formation of soluble Cr-EPS complexes, the extent and degree of Cr mobilisation are highly dependent on the type of initial Cr sorption.

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