A one-dimensional transport model for multi-component solute in saturated soil

A modified multi-component solute diffusion equation described with diffusion flux was derived in detail based on the classical Maxwell-Stefan diffusion theory. The friction between the solute species and the soil skeleton wall, which is proportional to the relative velocity between the solute speci...

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Main Authors: Zhi-hong Zhang, Jia-pei Zhang, Zhan-ying Ju, Min Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-07-01
Series:Water Science and Engineering
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674237018300760
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author Zhi-hong Zhang
Jia-pei Zhang
Zhan-ying Ju
Min Zhu
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Jia-pei Zhang
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Min Zhu
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description A modified multi-component solute diffusion equation described with diffusion flux was derived in detail based on the classical Maxwell-Stefan diffusion theory. The friction between the solute species and the soil skeleton wall, which is proportional to the relative velocity between the solute species and the soil skeleton, is introduced. The chemical potential gradient is considered the driving force. A one-dimensional model for transport of multi-component solute in saturated soil was developed based on the modified diffusion equation and the modified competitive Langmuir adsorption equation. Numerical calculation of a case of two heavy metal ion species, which was chosen as an example, was carried out using the finite element software COMSOL Multiphysics. A comparative analysis was performed between the multi-component solute transport model developed in this study and the convection-diffusion transport model of single-component solute based on Fick's law. Simulation results show that the transport behavior of each species in a multi-component solute system is different from that in a single-component system, and the friction characteristics considered in the developed model contribute to obstructing the movement of each solute component. At the same time, the influence of modified competitive Langmuir adsorption on solute transport was investigated. These research results can provide strong theoretical support for the design of antifouling barriers in landfills and the maintenance of operation stability. Keywords: Multi-component solute, Maxwell-Stefan diffusion, Competitive adsorption, Friction, Transport
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spelling doaj.art-b2613007dd094a328040ef418d0286362022-12-22T00:23:40ZengElsevierWater Science and Engineering1674-23702018-07-01113236242A one-dimensional transport model for multi-component solute in saturated soilZhi-hong Zhang0Jia-pei Zhang1Zhan-ying Ju2Min Zhu3Corresponding author.; Key Laboratory of Urban Security and Disaster Engineering of Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, ChinaKey Laboratory of Urban Security and Disaster Engineering of Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, ChinaKey Laboratory of Urban Security and Disaster Engineering of Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, ChinaKey Laboratory of Urban Security and Disaster Engineering of Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, ChinaA modified multi-component solute diffusion equation described with diffusion flux was derived in detail based on the classical Maxwell-Stefan diffusion theory. The friction between the solute species and the soil skeleton wall, which is proportional to the relative velocity between the solute species and the soil skeleton, is introduced. The chemical potential gradient is considered the driving force. A one-dimensional model for transport of multi-component solute in saturated soil was developed based on the modified diffusion equation and the modified competitive Langmuir adsorption equation. Numerical calculation of a case of two heavy metal ion species, which was chosen as an example, was carried out using the finite element software COMSOL Multiphysics. A comparative analysis was performed between the multi-component solute transport model developed in this study and the convection-diffusion transport model of single-component solute based on Fick's law. Simulation results show that the transport behavior of each species in a multi-component solute system is different from that in a single-component system, and the friction characteristics considered in the developed model contribute to obstructing the movement of each solute component. At the same time, the influence of modified competitive Langmuir adsorption on solute transport was investigated. These research results can provide strong theoretical support for the design of antifouling barriers in landfills and the maintenance of operation stability. Keywords: Multi-component solute, Maxwell-Stefan diffusion, Competitive adsorption, Friction, Transporthttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674237018300760
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title A one-dimensional transport model for multi-component solute in saturated soil
title_full A one-dimensional transport model for multi-component solute in saturated soil
title_fullStr A one-dimensional transport model for multi-component solute in saturated soil
title_full_unstemmed A one-dimensional transport model for multi-component solute in saturated soil
title_short A one-dimensional transport model for multi-component solute in saturated soil
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