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Experimental investigation and numerical modeling of enhanced DNAPL solubilization in saturated porous media

Aydin-Sarikurt Derya, Dokou Zoi, Copty, Nadim K, Karatzas Giorgos

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URIhttp://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/41875E6B-F35D-4AF3-ADE0-FB0092B5E19E-
Identifierhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11270-016-3136-0-
Identifierhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-016-3136-0-
Languageen-
TitleExperimental investigation and numerical modeling of enhanced DNAPL solubilization in saturated porous mediaen
CreatorAydin-Sarikurt Deryaen
CreatorDokou Zoien
CreatorΔοκου Ζωηel
CreatorCopty, Nadim Ken
CreatorKaratzas Giorgosen
CreatorΚαρατζας Γιωργοςel
PublisherSpringer Verlagen
Content SummaryThe accidental release of organic contaminants in the form of non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) into the subsurface is a widespread and challenging environmental problem. Successful remediation of sites contaminated with NAPLs is essential for the protection of human health and the environment. One technology that has received significant attention is the injection of chemical additives (such as cosolvents) upgradient of the NAPL zone for the enhanced dissolution and mobilization of the NAPL mass. A key process influencing the effectiveness of NAPL mass recovery is the interphase mass transfer which is the transfer of components across the interface separating the different phases. In this work, we examine the impact of cosolvent content, flushing solution velocity, and injection pattern (continuous versus intermittent) on the interphase mass transfer rate. A series of flushing experiments were conducted using an intermediate-scale tank which allows for the impact of density variations on DNAPL mobility. The target DNAPL selected in this study was trichloroethylene while the flushing solutions consisted of ethanol–water mixtures with ethanol contents ranging from 0 to 50% by volume. The experimental results were also modeled using the UTCHEM multiphase flow simulator that was modified to model cosolvent flushing. Results show that the observed interphase mass transfer coefficient, expressed as a modified Sherwood number, was much lower than predicted based on published correlations developed under idealized conditions. Moreover, interphase mass transfer rate decreased with time, indicating that a single interphase mass transfer coefficient cannot accurately model the entire flushing solution. The data also suggest that the interphase mass transfer coefficient is dependent on cosolvent content.en
Type of ItemPeer-Reviewed Journal Publicationen
Type of ItemΔημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτέςel
Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/en
Date of Item2018-06-28-
Date of Publication2016-
SubjectCosolvent flushingen
SubjectInterphase mass transferen
SubjectMulti-phase modelingen
SubjectNAPL remediationen
SubjectSolubility enhancementen
SubjectUTCHEMen
Bibliographic CitationD. Aydin-Sarikurt, Z. Dokou, N. K. Copty and G. P. Karatzas, "Experimental investigation and numerical modeling of enhanced DNAPL solubilization in saturated porous media," Water Air Soil. Poll., vol. 227, no. 12, Dec. 2016. doi: 10.1007/s11270-016-3136-0en

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