Abstract
Bioclogging in porous media is common and affects many engineering projects. The temperature of recharge water could significantly affect the process of bioclogging, thus impacting the hydraulic conductivity of porous media. In this study, a series of laboratory percolation experiments was conducted to understand the effects of recharge water temperature. The results of these experiments showed that bioclogging evolved in phases, and the gradual reduction (attenuation) of hydraulic conductivity caused by bioclogging could be described by an inverse logistic model. Analysis of microbial growth suggested that the bioclogging phases were strongly correlated with microbial growth stages. Both the clogging rate and degree of clogging through the seepage column decreased with distance from the inlet. Within the range of 10–25 ℃, the degree of clogging decreased with the increasing recharge water temperature; however, the degree of clogging increased with recharge water temperature within the range of 25–35 ℃. The relative hydraulic conductivity values decreased by 86.9% at a recharge water temperature of 10 ℃, 76.0% at 15 ℃, 65.1% at 20 ℃, 44.9% at 25 ℃, 82.5% at 30 ℃ and 98.7% at 35 ℃. Investigation by scanning electron microscopy found that the microorganism micromorphology differed at different recharge water temperatures, which made a significant difference in terms of clogging degree. A comprehensive model that describes hydraulic conductivity attenuation with varying recharge water temperature has been developed.
Résumé
Le colmatage biologique dans les milieux poreux est courant et affecte de nombreux projets d'ingénierie. La température de l'eau de recharge peut affecter de manière significative le processus de colmatage biologique, et donc la conductivité hydraulique des milieux poreux. Dans cette étude, une série d'expériences de percolation en laboratoire a été menée pour comprendre les effets de la température de l'eau de recharge. Les résultats de ces expériences ont montré que le colmatage biologique évoluait par phases et que la réduction progressive (atténuation) de la conductivité hydraulique causée par le colmatage biologique pouvait être décrite par un modèle logistique inverse. L'analyse de la croissance microbienne a suggéré que les phases de colmatage biologique étaient fortement corrélées avec les stades de croissance microbienne. Le taux de colmatage et le degré de colmatage dans la colonne d'infiltration diminuent avec la distance par rapport à l’entrée du système. Dans la plage de 10 à 25℃, le degré de colmatage a diminué avec l'augmentation de la température de l'eau de recharge. Cependant, le degré de colmatage a augmenté avec la température de l'eau de recharge dans la plage de 25 à 35 ℃. Les valeurs de conductivité hydraulique relative ont diminué de 86.9 % à une température de l'eau de recharge de 10 ℃, de 76.0 % à 15 ℃, de 65.1 % à 20 ℃, de 44.9 % à 25 ℃, de 82.5 % à 30 ℃ et de 98.7 % à 35 ℃. L'étude par microscopie électronique à balayage a révélé que la micromorphologie des micro-organismes différait en fonction de la température de l'eau de recharge, ce qui entraînait une différence significative en termes de degré de colmatage. Un modèle détaillé a été développé pour décrire l'atténuation de la conductivité hydraulique en fonction de la température de l'eau de recharge.
Resumen
La biocolmatación en medios porosos es frecuente y afecta a muchos proyectos de ingeniería. La temperatura del agua de recarga podría afectar significativamente al proceso de biocolmatación, influyendo así en la conductividad hidráulica de los medios porosos. En este estudio, se realizaron una serie de experimentos de percolación en laboratorio para comprender los efectos de la temperatura del agua de recarga. Los resultados de estos experimentos mostraron que la biocolmatación evolucionaba en fases, y que la reducción gradual (atenuación) de la conductividad hidráulica causada por la biocolmatación podía describirse mediante un modelo logístico inverso. El análisis del crecimiento microbiano sugirió que las fases de biocolmatación estaban fuertemente correlacionadas con las etapas de crecimiento microbiano. Tanto la tasa de colmatación como su grado a través de la columna de infiltración disminuían con la distancia desde la entrada. Dentro del intervalo de 10 a 25 ℃, el grado de colmatación disminuyó con el aumento de la temperatura del agua de recarga. Sin embargo, aumentó con la temperatura del agua entre 25 y 35 ℃. Los valores de conductividad hidráulica relativa disminuyeron un 86.9% a una temperatura del agua de recarga de 10 ℃, un 76.0% a 15 ℃, un 65.1% a 20 ℃, un 44.9% a 25 ℃, un 82.5% a 30 ℃ y un 98.7% a 35 ℃. La investigación por microscopía electrónica de barrido encontró que la micromorfología del microorganismo difería a diferentes temperaturas del agua de recarga, lo que hizo una diferencia significativa en términos de grado de colmatación. Se ha desarrollado un modelo completo que describe la atenuación de la conductividad hidráulica con la variación de la temperatura del agua de recarga.
摘要
多孔介质中的生物阻塞是常见的,影响许多工程项目。补给水的温度可能会显著影响生物阻塞过程,从而影响多孔介质的渗透系数。在这项研究中,进行了一系列实内渗透实验,以了解补给水温度的影响。这些实验的结果显示,生物阻塞呈阶段性演变,由生物阻塞引起的渗透系数逐渐降低(衰减)可以用逆向 logistic 模型描述。微生物生长的分析表明,生物阻塞阶段与微生物生长阶段强相关。随着距入口处的距离增加,渗流柱中的阻塞速率和阻塞程度均减小。在 10 至 25 ℃范围内,阻塞程度随着补给水温度的增加而降低。然而,在 25 至 35 ℃范围内,阻塞程度随着补给水温度的增加而增加。相对渗透系数在补给水温度为 10 ℃时减少了 86.9%,在 15 ℃时减少了 76.0%,在 20 ℃时减少了 65.1%,在 25 ℃时减少了 44.9%,在 30 ℃时减少了 82.5%,在 35 ℃时减少了 98.7%。扫描电子显微镜的调查发现,不同的补给水温度下微生物的微观形态不同,这在阻塞程度方面产生了显著差异。已开发了一个全面的模型,描述了随着补给水温度变化而发生的渗透系数衰减。
Resumo
Biocolmatação em meios porosos é comum e afeta muitos projetos de engenharia. A temperatura da água de recarga pode afetar significantemente o processo de biocolmatação e assim, impactar a permeabilidade do meio poroso. Neste estudo, uma série de experimentos de percolação em laboratório foram conduzidos para entender os efeitos da temperatura de recarga. Os resultados desses experimentos mostraram que a biocolmatação evoluiu em fases, e a redução gradual (atenuação) da condutividade hidráulica causada pela biocolmatação pode ser descrita por um modelo logístico inverso. Análises do crescimento microbial sugerem que as fases de biocolmatação foram altamente relacionados aos estágios de crescimento microbial. Ambos a taxa de colmatação e o grau de colmatação através da coluna de infiltração diminuíram com a distância da entrada. Dentro da faixa de 10 a 25 ℃, o grau de colmatação diminuiu com o aumento da temperatura da água de recarga. Contudo, o grau de colmatação aumentou com a temperatura de recarga no alcance de 25 a 35℃. Os valores de condutividade hidráulica relativa diminuíram em 86.9% na temperatura de água de recarga de 10℃, 76.0% em 15℃, 65.1% em 20℃, 44.9% em 25℃, 82.5% em 30℃ e 98.7% em 35℃. A investigação por escaneamento por microscopia de elétron ilustrou que a micromorfologia dos microrganismos se diferenciou nas diferentes temperaturas de recarga que fez uma diferença significativa em termos do grau de colmatação. Foi desenvolvido um modelo abrangente que descreve a atenuação da condutividade hidráulica com variação da temperatura da água de recarga.
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Wang, S., Chen, L., Gong, Y. et al. The effect of bioclogging on the hydraulic conductivity of saturated porous media at different recharge water temperatures. Hydrogeol J (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-024-02785-z
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