Reactive transport simulation and its background

Abstract

Reactive transport simulation becomes essential tool for quantitative models of the reaction between flowing water and rock to predict the future evolution. It has been used in many investigations relevant to geothermal systems, hydrothermal ore deposits, CO₂ sequestration, high level waste disposal, and groundwater pollution. Emergence of this method as a powerful tool in these years has a long background history which incorporates the progress in many disciplines. This article presents the historical review of the thermodynamic datasets, geochemical simulation codes, and reactive transport simulation codes and shows state-of-the-art of the selected reactive simulation codes. Limitations and future subjects of this method are also mentioned.