| Description |
xiv, 284 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: 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. -- 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 |
| Summary |
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 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. Support material for the book, including program codes, input files and exercise problems, is available on the Internet. Environmental Applications of Geochemical Modeling will serve as an advanced textbook for courses in environmental geochemistry, and as an indispensable reference for professional hydrogeologists, geochemists, engineers, and regulators, working within the environmental spheres |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Audience |
Scholarly & Professional Cambridge University Press |
| Notes |
Online version of the print title |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Subject |
Environmental geochemistry -- Mathematical models.
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Geochemical modeling.
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| Author |
Anderson, G. M. (Gregor Munro), 1932-
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| LC no. |
2001043002 |
| ISBN |
052180907X |
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0521005779 paperback |
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