Abstract
A natural gradient tracer study was conducted at the Advanced Fuel Hydrocarbon National Test Site and Port Hueneme, CA, to determine the natural attenuation of MTBE within the dissolved contaminant plume. The presence of petroleum hydrocarbons (BTEX and MTBE) resulted in oxygen depletion within the established gasoline plume. A numerical model of the groundwater flow at the site was developed to better understand the significance of advection/dispersion and degradation to the transport of MTBE. Water quality was monitored through several parameters, e.g., pH, methane, CO2, BTEX, and MTBE. The 2H12-MTBE and bromide mass balance were used to assess MTBE attenuation. Concentrations in the existing MTBE plume and degradation products, such as tert-butyl alcohol, were monitored to confirm degradation. Expected results include the mass balance calculations and evidence of degradations, trends in water quality data, evaluation of advective and dispersive action, and preliminary numerical model development. Original is an abstract.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-2 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | API - National Ground Water Association Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Organic Chemicals in Ground Water: Prevention, Detection and Remediation Joint Conference Proceedings |
| Volume | 1 |
| State | Published - 1999 |
| Event | 2000 Petroleum Hydrocarbons abd Organic Chemicals in Ground Water: Prevention, Detection, and Remediation - Houston, TX, United States Duration: Nov 17 1999 → Nov 19 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences