Streamline Simulation of Surfactant Enhanced Aquifer Remediation

摘要

Nonaqueous Phase Liquids (NAPLs) are a recognized source of groundwatercontamination. Surfactant Enhanced Aquifer Remediation (SEAR) shows promise in increasing the efficiency and effectiveness over traditional 'pump and treat' NAPL remediation processes. Laboratory results are not always consistent with the effects observed in field applications because of the complex interactions that occur in the subsurface. Mathematical modeling is required to enable accurate prediction and understanding of SEAR.