Zn, Pb, Cu and As distribution patterns in overbank and medium-order stream sediment samples: their use in exploration and environmental geochemistry

Overbank and medium-order stream sediment samples were collected in Belgium and Luxembourg from 66 sampling locations (area of about 33,000 km²) and analysed for major and trace elements among which Zn, Pb, Cu and As. At each sampling location large bulk samples were taken, namely in the lower (normally at ≥1.5 m depth, over an interval of about 20–40 cm) and upper (normally upper 5–25 cm) parts of the overbank profiles and from the stream sediments. Furthermore, at a number of these sites, a detailed geochemical analysis of vertical overbank sediment profiles (sampling intervals of 10–20 cm) was subsequently carried out to unravel element variations through time and to help in the overall evaluation. For most sampled sections evidences such as ¹⁴C-dating and the absence of anthropogenic particles point towards a pre-industrial and often pristine origin of the lower overbank sediment samples. From the latter bulk samples, mean background concentrations were deduced. They reveal the existence of significant differences between the northern and southern part of Belgium (incl. Luxembourg) which relate to the difference in geological substrate. In the north dominantly non-lithified Quaternary and Tertiary sands, marls and clays occur while in the south Palaeozoic sandstones, shales and carbonate rocks outcrop. Consequently separate mean background values were calculated for the two areas. In the southern study area, some anomalous metal concentrations have been recorded in pre-industrial sediments. They are derived from mineralised Palaeozoic rocks, a feature which could be of interest for base metal exploration. In the upper overbank and stream sediments, in general, higher heavy metal and As contents were recorded with highest values in areas with metal mining, metal melting and cokes treatment industries. By comparing the trace element concentrations of the upper overbank or stream sediment samples with the concentrations detected in the lower overbank samples at each of the sampling locations, and by evaluating the vertical distribution patterns where available, the degree of pollution of the alluvial plain and the present-day stream sediments can be assessed. From this exercise, it is clear that highest pollution occurs in the northern part of Belgium, which relates to its high population density and industrial development.     

Multiple Discriminant Analysis of Marine Sediment Data

A multivariate statistical approach was used in the analysis of inter-relationships among marine benthic infaunal structure, physical and chemical characteristics of sediment samples and toxicity data derived from laboratory tests at 16 locations in shallow, inshore waters of Hong Kong. The method involved classification (cluster analysis using the Bray–Curtis similarity index) and ordination (multi-dimensional scaling) of infaunal patterns and the use of multiple discriminant analysis to relate groupings of the locations to the selected environmental and toxicity data. Analysis of the combined sediment physical, biological, chemical and toxicity dataset by stepwise multiple discriminant analysis allowed identification of those variables most sensitive for discriminating location groups. The use of multiple discriminant analysis in sediment quality characterization was evaluated against the Sediment Quality Triad approach and other statistical techniques.     

Eutrophication Dynamics of Tolo Harbour, Hong Kong

The time and spatial variation of water quality in Tolo Harbour, a eutrophic landlocked semi-enclosed bay frequented by algal blooms, is studied using a dynamic eutrophication model. Hourly changes of tide levels and currents are computed by a link-node model assuming M₂ tidal forcing. Phytoplankton growth is assumed to be limited by solar radiation, nitrogen and temperature. The model incorporates light acclimation by algae, self-shading, photosynthetic production, nutrient uptake, and a dynamic determination of the carbon to chlorophyll ratio. In particular, sediment-water-pollutant interactions are modelled via an anaerobic benthic layer segment. Using recorded pollution loads and environmental forcing as input, the model predictions of daily-averaged water quality are compared with the extensive water quality monitoring data of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD). The predicted spatial distribution and trends of algal biomass, inorganic nitrogen, dissolved oxygen (DO), as well as sediment oxygen demand (SOD), are in general agreement with field observations.     

塔北沙西—轮台地区亚格列木组砂岩沉积相及储层评价

沙雅西—轮台地区卡普沙良群亚格列木组为一套棕红色陆相碎屑岩沉积,包括冲积扇、辫状河、三角洲、辫状河三角洲和砾质滨岸等沉积体系,多呈扇形。岩性较粗,通常具有较高的原始孔隙度,是有利的油气储集体,按储层的好坏可分为4类储层区。     

辽河外围西部断陷沉积盆地群油气成藏条件及盆地力学探讨

辽河外围西部发育了一系列晚中生代陆相沉积盆地。它们经历了前裂谷盆地期、同裂谷盆地期、后裂谷盆地期,以及盆地形成后的改造期四个阶段。在裂谷体制作用下,它们形成了相似的断陷构造样式。但基底结构的基异产生了盆地沉积建造与后裂谷阶段的重大差异。盆地盖层的发育主要决定于后者,因此在裂谷型盆地的油气成藏条件及其演化发带与成块特征。     

辽河盆地曙1区稠油油藏中原油的混聚及其勘探开发意义

本文通过辽河盆地曙1 区稠油地化特征的非均质分析确认了原油混聚的存在,并认为这是第三纪以来来自相邻凹陷内沙四油气两期充注的结果。这一发现对本区的石油勘探开发具有重要的实际价值。     

锦州湾沾污沉积物急性毒性的海洋端足类检验

１９９２年９月￣１９９３年１月对锦州湾沾污沉积物的海洋端足类急性毒性效应进行了研究。从锦州湾湾顶到湾口沿西南－－东北方向每２ｋｍ等距离采集２７个表层沉积我校 品,应用海洋端足类Ａ ｍｐｅｌｉｓｃａ ａｂｄｉｔａ对这些样品进行了１０ｄ直流式急性毒性检验,检验指标为死亡率。结果表明,五里河河口处受试生物死亡率最高,为１００％,从湾顶该河口处沿东北方向随着距离增加,死亡率逐渐递减,笔架山处最低,仅为２．     

南海长链烯酮化合物的检测及U37^k值的应用

首次系统地在南海大面积站位中检测出长链烯酮化合物。通过长链烯酮指标Ｕ３７ｋ与实测表层海水温度（ＳＳＴ）的对比研究,发现海洋沉积物样品在室温下长期（１７ａ）密封保存,长链烯酮指标Ｕ３７ｋ值无明显变化。Ｕ３７ｋ值在南海海区指示的表层海水温度与季节有关,主要反映秋、冬两季,即１０月至次年３月间的ＳＳＴ。     

关于悬沙级配沿垂线分布的有效悬浮指标

讨论了要流悬沙中某级泥沙所占全体悬沙之Ｐｉ的两种定义,根据Ｈ．Ｒｏｕｓｅ含沙量分布公式,导出了相应的Ｐｉ／Ｐａ、Ｐｉ／Ｐｉｐｊ、Ｐｉ／ＰｉｐｊＱ等３种形式的悬沙级配沿垂线相对分布表达式;表达了有效悬浮δｉ的物理函义及其实际应用取值问题。     

输导层和岩性圈闭中石油运移和聚集模拟实验研究

利用二维模型进行了输导层和岩性圈闭中石油运移与聚集模拟实验研究。结果表明：（１）地怪中的高渗透带是石油运移的主要通道,对油的运移和聚集构成重要的影响;（２）当上覆地层渗透性较大时,下部地层中的油可向上覆地层运移,并在运移过程中发生弥散和扩散作用,导致油的散失量增大;（３）油驱水过程中的排水过程滞后于注油过程,排出的水量并不随注油量加而线性增加,而是脉冲式变化。