Practice Mass Transfer in the Environment - 2 | 5. Contamination of Sediments | Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis, - Vol 5
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Question 1

Easy

What does NAPL stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what type of liquid does not mix with water.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a D-NAPL.

💡 Hint: Consider the liquids that sink in water.

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Question 1

What does NAPL stand for?

  • Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid
  • Natural Aqueous Phase Liquid
  • Non-Applicable Phase Liquid

💡 Hint: Think about the chemical nature of liquids.

Question 2

True or False: L-NAPLs sink in water.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what makes an L-NAPL different from D-NAPL.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a D-NAPL spill in sediment, formulate a quantitative model to estimate how long it will take for the concentration at the sediment interface to reach half of its initial value.

💡 Hint: Think about how factors like flow rate and sediment grain size will impact mass transfer rates.

Question 2

Discuss the historical liability aspect of sediments contaminated decades ago, considering legal and environmental perspectives.

💡 Hint: Consider how long-term contaminants affect modern environmental laws.

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