CALCULATION FOR THE DISSOLVED QUANTITIES OF OIL SPILLED AT SEA

Laboratory and field experiments on the dissolution of oil showed that the quantity of the dissolvedoil component in the seawater depends on its solubility, concentration in the pertroleum, and theenvironmental conditions. The vertical oil concentration in calm sea decreases exponentially with depth.The vertical diffusion coefficients and dissolution constants of the N-pareffin from C_(12) to C_(21), totaliso-paraffin, cycle-paraffin and aromatic components in calm sea were calculated, and the oil dissolution in-to seawater was determined to be about 0.52% in 48 h for No. 0 light diesel oil.     

试论开放体系中P_(CO_2)对CaCO_3溶解量的影响

本文从化学平衡的角度讨论了开放体系中二氧化碳的分压(Pco_2)对CaCO_3溶解量的影响。根据定量计算的结果,CaCO_3的溶解量之所以随着Pco_2的升高而增大,主要是由于以下三方面的原因所造成的:首先,随着Pco_2的升高,水溶液的pH将会降低,从而使水溶液中CO_3~(2-)的含量减小,因此溶液中CaCO_3的浓度积将会减小,结果便导致了CaCo_3的溶解;其次,随着Pco_2的升高,水溶液中HCO_3~-的含量将会增大,这样便使得以CaHCO_3~+的形式结的Ca~(2+)的含量增多,这也导致了CaCO_3溶解量增的大;第三,CaCO_3解量增大的结果,使溶液的离子强度增加,这又导致了各离子活度系数的减小,从而也促进了CaCO_3的溶解。文章最后还讨论了应该怎样去定性地解释Pco_2对CaCO_3溶解量的影响,并认为使用反应; CaCO_3+H_2O + C_2OCa~(2+)+2HCO_3~-来定性地解释Pco_2对CaCO_3溶解量的影响,存在有以下两个方面的问题:第一,该反应没有反映出Pco_2升高或降低过程中水溶液中最重要的因素之一的〔H~+〕的变化;第二,对于与CaCO_3相平衡的水溶液,当Pco_2升高时,用该反应来解释会导致矛盾的结果。     

The summertime net transport of dissolved oxygen,salt and heat in a salt marsh basin,North Inlet,S.C.

This study addresses the impact marshes have on the dissolved oxygen content of tidal waters, particularly during summer when respiratory demand for oxygen in adjacent coastal waters is at a maximum and the solubility of oxygen is lowest. The net transports of dissolved oxygen, salt and heat have been measured for 65 tidal cycles during late spring and summer for a small (0·14 km²) salt marsh basin near North Inlet, S.C. The results indicate that export of dissolved oxygen occurs only on tidal cycles that begin between 2:00 am and 10:00 am such that high tide occurs within 4 h of noon. The largest exports of oxygen and heat are produced by spring tides beginning near sunrise. Although the time window for oxygen export is only about 8 h in duration, there is a more or less overall long-term balance between export and import because the magnitude of oxygen export is about 25% greater than import. The magnitude of heat export similarly exceeds heat import but because the time windows for heat export and import are equal, there is an overall export of heat. This study thus suggests that in summer salt marshes of the Atlantic coast export heat and are in balance with respect to the export and import of dissolved oxygen. However, because of the interaction of the diurnal tide with the daily cycle of solar radiation, transient dissolved oxygen concentrations in tidal waters can range from 1.5 to 10.0 ppm. Thus loading of additional oxygen consuming materials to these waters possibly could lead to significant periods of anoxia.     

Characterization of Aquatic Dissolved Organic Matter by Spectral Analysis： From Watershed to Deep Ocean

Since 1990s， spectral analysis has become an important technique to characterize the properties of chromophoric and fluorescent dissolved organic matter （CDOM and FDOM） from various aquatic systems and a series of spectral indices have been suggested to trace the sources of DOM and their biogeochemical regulation processes. DOM samples were collected from an aquatic continuum from watershed to deep ocean， i.e. Zhangjiang River and Estuary， Dongshan Bay， Taiwan Strait， Northeast basin of the South China Sea， Luzon Strait and the vertical profile of the Kuroshio region of the West Pacific Ocean. This continuum covered many critical interfaces （land-ocean， shelf-basin， marginal sea basin-open ocean and euphotic and aphotic layer）. The spatial distribution and variation of various qualitative and quantitative parameters along the continuum were clearly revealed. Combined with literature review， the sources and sinks of CDOM/FDOM and their inherent regulation processes under significant hydrological and biogeochemical gradient variation were systematically summarized. The geochemical differentiation of the quantitative DOM spectral index in various aquatic systems was discussed. The tracing ability of the qualitative DOM spectral index was commented. The coupling study of soil-river organic matter systems， mechanism of mineralization-related microbial production of CDOM/FDOM， quantified geochemical framework concept and perturbation of global change on CDOM/FDOM dynamics were suggested as future key topics.     

Sorption Model for Dissolved Aluminium in Freshwaters

A series of aluminium speciation measurements were madein the freshwaters of the Yare and Great Ouse rivers (England). Samples were analysedfor dissolved and particulate Al, suspended particulate matter (SPM), and other alliedchemical species in order to assess the role of sorption processes on the suspended phasesin controlling dissolved Al levels. Partitioning of Al occurs between solid andsolution phases with a distribution coefficient (K_d) which varies over about one anda half orders of magnitude for suspended particle concentrations of comparablemagnitude. A sorption model is proposed for dissolved Al concentrations in thesefreshwaters with most of the data fitting the model defined by a zone with K_dvalues of 0.316 × 10⁶ and 10⁷. However, a few data points lie outside thiszone, suggesting that other processes may also influence dissolved Al distributions.Nevertheless, the model may serve as a starting point for predicting concentrations ofdissolved Al in rivers where SPM levels are moderate to high (>1 mg l^-1 but< 75 mg l^-1), and indeed, this model works reasonably well for the Conway system(Wales). Further, the empirical distribution coefficient, K_d, decreases withincreasing suspended particle concentration, which may be due in part to colloidal phenomena.     

Groundwater quality in the Niva River basin, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India

 This study was made to assess the groundwater quality in relation to agricultural and domestic uses in a part of the Peninsular Archean granite and gneissic complex of India. Water samples were collected from the existing wells in the Niva River basin, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India and analysed for major ions. The analytical data, processed and interpreted acoording to the WHO standards, reveal that, in general, the groundwater is suitable for both agricultural and domestic uses, exept in a few locations. High concentration of nitrates were observed in some of the wells (both agricultural and domestic) that are affected by the impact of industrial effluents. Multiple regression analysis was performed and used as a positive predictive tool in understanding the chemistry of the groundwater. Received: 2 May 1996 / Accepted: 14 October 1996     

Concentrations and transport of trace metals in the St. Lawrence River

Samples of raw water were collected in the St. Lawrence River during six sampling trips from August 1990 to April 1992. Water samples were analyzed for both dissolved and particulate phases for five trace metals. Partition coefficients (Kd) and metal fluxes were calculated in order to determine metal transport. A mass balance equation was used for the determination of the major metal sources to the St. Lawrence River and an estimation of metal loadings to the estuary was made. Average dissolved metal concentrations were found to be Cd 10 ng/L, Co 74 ng/L, Cu 64 ng/L, Fe 69 µg/L and Mn 700 ng/L. Particulate concentrations were (in µg/g) 1.68 for Cd, 31 for Co, 73 for Cu, 25 mg/g for Fe and 1.69 mg/g for Mn. Co, Fe and Mn were transported essentially in the particulate phase while Cd and Cu were predominantly found in the dissolved phase at 56% and 48% of the total metal concentration respectively. Log Kd values varied from 5.1 (for Cu) to 6.8 (for Mn). In the dissolved phase the major sources were found to be the Great Lakes and the Ottawa River whereas in the particulate phase Québec tributaries appear to be the most important. Industrial inputs are quite important in both the dissolved and the particulate phases for Cd, whereas other sources are very variable, especially for the dissolved phase.     

察尔汗盐湖首采区含钾卤水水量水质模拟

察尔汗盐湖是一个以钾、镁为主，伴有多种非金属矿床的大型现代盐湖。赋存于盐层中的晶间卤水是我国目前钾肥生产的主要原料。作者根据当地的水文地质条件，建立了盐湖首采区含钾卤水的水量水质模型，其中用一级反应表示各离子间的固液转化效应，并采用特征有限元法求解包括反应项的对流－弥散方程。模拟结果具有较高的仿真性。     

Dissolved Organic Matter in Oceanic Waters

The amount of information on oceanic dissolved organic matter (DOM) has increased dramatically in the last decade thanks to the advances in chemical characterization. This information has supported the development of some novel and important ideas for DOM dynamics in the ocean. Consequently, we have a better understanding of the importance of DOM in oceanic biogeochemical cycles. Here we review studies published mainly during 1995–2001, synthesize them and discuss unsolved problems and future challenges. The measurement, distribution and turnover of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) are presented as the bulk dynamics of the oceanic DOM. The size spectrum, elemental composition, and chemical compositions at molecular and functional group levels are described. The mechanisms proposed for the survival of biomolecules in DOM are discussed. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Limited nutritional benefit to the seagrass Halophila ovalis, in culture, following sediment organic matter enrichment

Essential nutrients for seagrass growth may be derived from benthic decomposition of organic matter. To test this idea, cores of Halophila ovalis (seagrass-vegetated) and unvegetated sediment (control) were amended with either particulate organic matter (POM) or dissolved organic matter (DOM) to test whether a positive feed-back loop exists, where increased organic matter results in increased seagrass nutrients. POM was added in the form of seagrass wrack (0, 1, 5, 12 g core⁻¹) and DOM was added with sucrose diffusion tubes at the root zone (0, 0.8, 2.4, 5.2 g core⁻¹). Cores were incubated under saturating light conditions (12 h light/12 h dark) at 18 °C, for 4 weeks. Results suggest a complex balance between positive and negative effects of organic matter enrichment. Whilst leaf molar concentrations of N and P of H. ovalis increased (by 15 and 30% respectively), plant growth declined (up to 50% relative to control) for both DOM and POM enrichments. Phosphate was removed from sediment porewater following POM addition and most likely translocated to the leaves. Stressors other than nutrient limitation (e.g. biogeochemical constraints) reduce growth and affect the nutrient dynamics of the seagrass and should be the focus of future work.