Transient modeling and experimental verification of hyperfiltration effects

Author

Peter G. Oduor

Abstract

"Previous investigators have demonstrated in a number of laboratory studies that clays and shales exhibit membrane properties. One membrane process thought to occur in the subsurface is hyperfiltration. Hyperfiltration, also called reverse osmosis, occurs when hydraulic head acts against the osmotic gradient reversing the direction of water flux. However, prediction of hyperfiltration in subsurface materials and relations to clay-rich engineered barriers has been problematic. Therefore, the goal of this research was to develop a transient model capable of describing hyperfiltration effects in natural, membrane-functioning materials. To that end, a set of analytical equations describing transient hyperfiltration was developed and a computer program was written in VISUAL BASIC to implement the transient hyperfiltration model"--Abstract, page iii.

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Geological Engineering

Comments

Accompanying CD-ROM, available at Missouri S&T Library, contains additional appendixes.

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Spring 2004

Pagination

xii, 196 pages; CD-ROM

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-195).

Rights

© 2004 Peter Grala Oduor, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Reverse osmosisSoil permeability -- Mathematical modelsMembranes (Technology)Geochemistry -- Environmental aspects

Thesis Number

T 8474

Print OCLC #

62233086

Recommended Citation

Oduor, Peter G., "Transient modeling and experimental verification of hyperfiltration effects" (2004). Doctoral Dissertations. 1592.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1592