Interpreting velocities from heat-based flow sensors by numerical simulation

We have carried out numerical simulations of three-dimensional nonisothermal flow around an in situ heat-based flow sensor to investigate how formation heterogeneities can affect the interpretation of ground water flow velocities from this instrument. The flow sensor operates by constant heating of a 0.75-m-long, 5-cm-diameter cylindrical probe, which contains 30 thermistors in contact with the formation. The temperature evolution at each thermistor can be inverted to obtain an estimate of the ground water flow velocity vector using the standard interpretive method, which assumes that the formation is homogeneous. Analysis of data from heat-based flow sensors installed in a sand aquifer at the Former Fort Ord Army Base near Monterey, California, suggested an unexpected component of downward flow. The magnitudes of the vertical velocities were expected to be much less than those of the horizontal velocities at this site because the sensors were installed just above a clay aquitard. Numerical simulations were conducted to examine how differences in thermal conductivities may lead to spurious indications of vertical flow velocities. We found that a decrease in the thermal conductivity near the bottom of the sensor can perturb the temperature profiles along the instrument in such a manner that analyses assuming homogeneous thermal conductivity could indicate a vertical flow component even though flow is actually horizontal. This work demonstrates how modeling can be used to simulate instrument response to formation heterogeneity and shows that caution must be used in interpreting data from such devices.     

Miniaturization of the flowing fluid electric conductivity logging technique

An understanding of the hydraulic properties of the aquifer and the depth distribution of salts is critical for evaluating the potential of ground water for conjunctive water use and for maintaining suitable ground water quality in agricultural regions where ground water is used extensively for irrigation and drinking water. The electrical conductivity profiles recorded in a well using the flowing fluid electric conductivity (FEC) logging method can be analyzed to estimate interval-specific hydraulic conductivity and estimates of the salinity concentration with depth. However, operating irrigation wells commonly allow limited access, and the traditional equipment used for FEC logging cannot fit through the small access pipe intersecting the well. A modified, miniaturized FEC logging technique was developed for use in wells with limited access. In addition, a new method for injecting water over the entire screened interval of the well reduces the time required to perform FEC logging.     

大别造山带古元古代黑云紫苏斜长片麻岩年代学、 地球化学特征及其地质意义

为探讨大别造山带早期结晶基底物质组成及其演化特征,对大别造山带蕙兰山地区出露的黑云紫苏斜长片麻岩的岩石学、地球化学、锆石U-Pb年代学及Lu-Hf同位素组成进行研究,显示其原岩应为石英闪长岩,成岩时代为古元古代早期(2463±22 Ma),且经历了古元古代麻粒岩相变质作用,锆石Ti地质温度计显示其变质温度为767～827℃(平均799℃),变质时间为2002±11 Ma(MSWD=0.46)。岩石地球化学成分显示其SiO₂含量为55.16%～57.10%,MgO为4.74%～5.89%,Mg^#值为47.5～50.4,钙碱性系列,富Mg贫Si,稀土配分曲线呈现轻稀土相对富集的右倾分布特征((La/Yb)_N=19.3～34.1),无明显Eu异常((Eu/Eu^*)=0.9～1.2),且具较高的Sr、Ni、Cr含量,以及较低的Yb_N值及Y含量,与镁质闪长岩具相似特征;明显富集Rb、Ba、K等大离子亲石元素,相对亏损Nb、Ta、Zr、Hf等高场强元素;锆石Lu-Hf同位素显示具有较为均一...     

黄河三角洲高效生态经济区生态环境承载力分析

以黄河三角洲19个地区2010年统计年鉴的数据为依据,应用生态足迹法,对该区2010年的生态足迹进行计算与分析。结果表明,黄河三角洲地区的生态足迹均为赤字,人均生态足迹为68．396 hm2,人均实际可利用生态承载力为14．057 hm2,人均生态赤字为54．339 hm2。反映出评价区人类的生产、生活强度超过了生态系统的承载能力,区域生态系统处于被人类过度开发利用状态。     

辽宁采取刚性措施推进节地转型见成效

"十一五"以来,辽宁经济社会步入高速发展期,用地需求急剧放大,每年用地缺口超过1/3。面对日益增长的土地消耗压力,辽宁加快转变土地粗放利用方式,采取刚性措施推进"开源节流",创新节约用地模式,以较小的土地资源消耗支撑了快速经济增长。据测算,2010年辽宁地均     

北苏鲁变辉长岩锆石U-Pb年龄和Lu-Hf同位素组成及其对源区的指示

在北苏鲁经历超高压变质的花岗片麻岩中零星分布着一些变质表壳岩包体或者残片,通常称之为荆山群。北苏鲁荆山群的年代学特征以及构造亲缘性仍不清楚。本文报道了威海市郊和海阳所附近的荆山群露头,有脉状变质辉长岩侵入到荆山群岩系中。对上述两处变质辉长岩中锆石的阴极发光照片、稀土元素配分模式和Th/U比值的综合分析表明,它们均为岩浆锆石,部分岩浆锆石具有弱发光效应和岩浆韵律环带的核部、以及被改造的强发光效应的边部,但未见新生的变质锆石。未被改造的岩浆锆石微区的LA-ICP-MS U-Pb定年结果表明,威海市郊变辉长岩(S4-2)的~(207)Pb/~(206)Pb年龄值变化范围是1831~1966 Ma,加权平均年龄为1870±34 Ma(MSWD=0.6);海阳所变辉长岩(H3)中绝大部分锆石的~(207)Pb/~(206)Pb年龄值变化范围是1769~1887 Ma,加权平均年龄为1839±37 Ma(MSWD=0.5),两件样品共同记录了一致的ca.1.85 Ga岩浆事件。另外,海阳所变辉长岩中3颗捕获的岩浆锆石分别测得ca.2.9 Ga、ca.2.3 Ga和ca.2.1 Ga等三组~(207)Pb/~(206)Pb年龄。两件样品ca.1.85 Ga岩浆锆石具有相似的Hf同位素组成,其ε_(Hf)(t)=-6.1~-10.7,t_(DM2)=2.74~2.98 Ga,捕获ca.2.1 Ga和ca.2.9 Ga锆石的ε_(Hf)(t)值和t_(DM2)年龄分别是-1.9和2.7 Ga、-4.8和3.5 Ga。锆石U-Pb年龄、Lu-Hf同位素特征表明,北苏鲁两处变辉长岩记录的岩浆事件与胶北前寒武纪陆壳的多期演化历史一致,变辉长岩及其围岩荆山群可能是源自胶北的外来地质体。     

Long-term performance of permeable reactive barriers using zero-valent iron: geochemical and microbiological effects

Geochemical and microbiological factors that control long-term performance of subsurface permeable reactive barriers were evaluated at the Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and the Denver Federal Center, Colorado, sites. These ground water treatment systems use zero-valent iron filings (Peerless Metal Powders Inc.) to intercept and remediate chlorinated hydrocarbon compounds at the Denver Federal Center (funnel-and-gate system) and overlapping plumes of hexavalent chromium and chlorinated hydrocarbons at Elizabeth City (continuous wall system). Zero-valent iron at both sites is a long-term sink for carbon, sulfur, calcium, silicon, nitrogen, and magnesium. After about four years of operation, the average rates of inorganic carbon (IC) and sulfur (S) accumulation are 0.09 and 0.02 kg/m2/year, respectively, at Elizabeth City where upgradient waters contain <400 mg/L of total dissolved solids (TDS). At the Denver Federal Center site, upgradient ground water contains 1000 to 1200 mg/L TDS and rates of IC and S accumulation are as high as 2.16 and 0.80 kg/m2/year, respectively. At both sites, consistent patterns of spatially variable mineral precipitation and microbial activity are observed. Mineral precipitates and microbial biomass accumulate the fastest near the upgradient aquifer-Fe0 interface. Maximum net reductions in porosity due to the accumulation of sulfur and inorganic carbon precipitates range from 0.032 at Elizabeth City to 0.062 at the Denver Federal Center (gate 2) after about four years. Although pore space has been lost due the accumulation of authigenic components, neither site shows evidence of pervasive pore clogging after four years of operation.     

非溢流型（JMD）净水滤池的性能及特点—与溢流型净水滤池之比较

依据国外技术研制的非溢流型净水器,将滤池、沉淀池和絮凝池有机地溶为一体犤1犦。其双层滤料的任意组合,特殊的底板布水布气系统和侧向排水方式使非溢流型滤池在结构上有了新的技术性突破,使出水水质明显提高。反冲洗周期的延长及能耗的减少(水、电、药品),降低了滤池的运行费用;新型的结构设计使非溢流型滤池延长了使用寿命,缩短了施工安装时间而减少了投资成本。故非溢流型净水滤,池主要特性同溢流型单层滤池(如V型滤池)相比更具有先进性。