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DOI 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2013.10.007
Title (Primary) Description and verification of a novel flow and transport model for silicate-gel emplacement
Author Walther, M.; Solpuker, U.; Böttcher, N.; Kolditz, O. ORCID logo ; Liedl, R.; Schwartz, F.W.
Source Titel Journal of Contaminant Hydrology
Year 2014
Department ENVINF
Volume 157
Page From 1
Page To 10
Language englisch
Keywords Gelation; Viscosity change; Density-dependent; Numerical modeling; Laboratory experiment; OpenGeoSys
UFZ wide themes RU5;
Abstract We present a novel approach for the numerical simulation of the gelation of silicate solutions under density-dependent flow conditions. The method utilizes an auxiliary, not density-dependent solute that is subject to a linear decay function to provide temporal information that is used to describe the viscosity change of the fluid. By comparing the modeling results to experimental data, we are able to simulate the behavior and the gelation process of the injected solute for three different compositions, including long-term stability of the gelated area, and non-gelation of low concentrations due to hydro-dynamic dispersion. This approach can also be used for other types of solutes with this gelling property and is useful in a variety of applications in geological, civil and environmental engineering.
Persistent UFZ Identifier https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=14697
Walther, M., Solpuker, U., Böttcher, N., Kolditz, O., Liedl, R., Schwartz, F.W. (2014):
Description and verification of a novel flow and transport model for silicate-gel emplacement
J. Contam. Hydrol. 157 , 1 - 10 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2013.10.007