Abstract
PHT3D, a three-dimensional biogeochemical tool for natural and enhanced remediation of organic compounds in saturated porous media, is presented. The model is based on four modules: a three-dimensional transport model accounting for advective-dispersive transport and three modules accounting for (bio)chemical reactions. These comprise a NAPL (non aqueous phase liquids) dissolution module, a geochemical equilibrium package and a biodegradation module. The modules are coupled via an operator-splitting method. Model capabilities are demonstrated by way of an illustrative simulation for a dissolved hydrocarbon plume undergoing natural biogeochemical attenuation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 217-223 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Land Contamination and Reclamation |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Sept 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |