Colloid Transport and Attenuation in Saturated Porous Media
Colloid Transport and Attenuation in Saturated Porous Media

Author: Xinyao Yang

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9783847377405

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Colloids refer to particles or macromolecules with at least one dimension of 1nm 1m. A wide range of environmental particles fall within this category including microorganisms, nanoparticles, and mineral precipitates. Understanding colloid fate and transport in porous medium not only permits more effective protection of water supplies, but also allows for the development of more effective pollutant remediation strategies. Organic matter (OM) complicates colloid behaviour. To date the influence of OM on colloid mobility in porous media has been largely qualitative. This book presents research leading to the development of multiple-pulse column techniques that may be integrated with mathematical models to quantify the effects of OM on particulate colloid attenuation in saturated porous medium. Research has investigated how two groups of environmental organic compounds, humic acids and proteins, influence particulate colloid attenuation by saturated sand. Study findings may shed light on complex colloidal behaviour in organic matter impacted environment and be useful to professionals in contaminant hydrogeology, environmental remediation, and wastewater treatment.

Laboratory Column Technique for the Measurement of Colloid Transport in Variably-saturated Porous Media
Laboratory Column Technique for the Measurement of Colloid Transport in Variably-saturated Porous Media

Author: Kelly Dean Cherrey

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Uniformly desaturated porous media. A coarse sand matrix which reached residual water content near 20 cm of water suction was used to verify the utility of the technique. Colloid suspensions were uniformly applied using a sprinkler with low dead volume, trivial concentration attenuation, and minimal nuisance dispersion. Unsaturated outflow suction was applied with a hanging water column through a 65 micron porous glass frit. Matric potential was measured along the column (internal diameter and length of 5 and 20 cm, respectively) at five locations. Transport breakthroughs were measured with a NaNO3 conservative tracer and two types of colloids: those removed from the matrix (native colloids) and those modified by a simulated Hanford tank-waste solution (Zhao et al., 2001). NaNO3 and colloid outflow concentrations were measured in real-time using absorbance spectroscopy. Average water content was determined from column weight and matric potential was measured using porous ceramic cups coupled with electronic strain-gage transducers. An effective saturation () design error of = 0.01 was easily verified during operation.

Colloidal Transport in Porous Media
Colloidal Transport in Porous Media

Author: Fritz H. Frimmel

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-05-26

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 3540713395

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This book covers the basics of abiotic colloid characterization, of biocolloids and biofilms, the resulting transport phenomena and their engineering aspects. The contributors comprise an international group of leading specialists devoted to colloidal sciences. The contributions include theoretical considerations, results from model experiments, and field studies. The information provided here will benefit students and scientists interested in the analytical, chemical, microbiological, geological and hydrological aspects of material transport in aquatic systems and soils.