Reactive Flow Modeling of Hydrothermal Systems

Michael Kühn (auth.)3540203389, 9783540203384

The book introduces the topic of geochemical modeling of fluids in subsurface and hydrothermal systems. The intention is to serve as a textbook for graduate students in aqueous, environmental and groundwater geochemistry, despite the fact that its focus is on the special topic of geochemistry in hydrothermal systems, it also provides new insights for experienced researchers with respect to the topic of reactive transport. The overall purpose is to give the reader an understanding of the processes that control the chemical composition of waters in hydrothermal systems and to highlight the interfaces between chemistry, geothermics and hydrogeology.

Table of contents :
1 General Significance of Geochemical Models of Hydrothermal Systems….Pages 1-10
2 Concepts, Classification, and Chemistry of Geothermal Systems….Pages 11-46
3 Theory of Chemical Modeling….Pages 47-80
4 Specific Features of Coupled Fluid Flow and Chemical Reaction….Pages 81-116
5 Fossil Hydrothermal Systems….Pages 117-156
6 Recent Hydrothermal Systems….Pages 157-188
7 Reservoir Management….Pages 189-208
References….Pages 209-226
List of Symbols, Minerals, and Numerical Codes….Pages 227-231
Appendix….Pages 233-261