Subsurface behavior of energy-related organic compounds and mixtures (Pacific Northwest Laboratory). Research highlights: Subsurface Transport Program

Technical Report · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5983995

Zachara, J M; Rogers, J E

This report contains a brief summary of current research dealing with the transport of energy-related contaminants in subsurface environments. Specifically addressed is organic contaminants. Emphasis is given (1) to developing an improved understanding of microbiological, chemical, and hydrologic processes which influence the transport of organic compounds and mixtures in subsurface porous media; and (2) to incorporating this knowledge into the next generation of predictive models which reliably describe the movement, persistence, and biological availability of organic compounds and mixtures. Development of new hydrologic transport models, which include microbiological and geochemical interactions, require the advanced computational power of CRAY (or equivalent) computer systems which are available in DOE. A unique aspect of the research is the selective use of highly instrumented field-scale facilities as an intermediate stage between laboratory and field experimentation. These facilities are being developed to evaluate selected key parameters influencing transport processes. 2 figures, 1 table.

• Research Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC. Office of Health and Environmental Research
• OSTI ID: 5983995
• Report Number(s): DOE/ER-0211; ON: DE85008462
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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