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hydrogen ions, free electrons, solubility, chemical analysis, seepage, quality assurance, water quality, ph, quality control, planning guidelines, procedures, water sampling, geochemistry |
摘要: |
Gypsum, anhydrite, calcite, dolomite, and halite are soluble minerals that are common in the western United States where the Bureau of Reclamation has constructed many dams. Dams sited on foundations and abutments containing soluble minerals have the potential to develop seepage problems that require monitoring by water resource managers. When mineral dissolution is suspected at a dam, seepage samples may be collected, analyzed and compared to reservoir water to help determine whether soluble minerals pose a structural safety problem. Seepage chemistry investigations are interdisciplinary and require collaboration among chemists, geologists, engineers, and geophysicists. This peer reviewed technical report summarizes the basic chemistry associated with mineral dissolution, weathering, biotic processes and mixing, all of which may contribute to changes in seepage chemistry during structural transit. This report also provides references and good practice procedures to guide seepage chemistry investigations, and includes examples from successful seepage investigations performed over the past 20 years by Bureau of Reclamation Dam Safety Program professionals. / NOTE: Technical rept. / Availability Note: Order this product from NTIS by: phone at 1-800-553-NTIS (U.S. customers); (703)605-6000 (other countries); fax at (703)605-6900; and email at orders@ntis.gov. NTIS is located at 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA, 22161, USA. |