Characterization of evolution of reactive transport parameters during leaching process of sandstone uranium ore by combining porosity and lacunarity
During the in-situ leaching process of sandstone uranium ore deposits, the dynamic evolution of reactive transport parameters, including permeability, tortuosity, and specific surface area (SSA), plays a crucial role in solution flow and solute transport. Characterizing the evolution of these parame...
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| description | During the in-situ leaching process of sandstone uranium ore deposits, the dynamic evolution of reactive transport parameters, including permeability, tortuosity, and specific surface area (SSA), plays a crucial role in solution flow and solute transport. Characterizing the evolution of these parameters is essential for understanding the leaching process. However, the heterogeneous pore structure of sandstone renders porosity alone insufficient to capture changes in these parameters. This study combines porosity and lacunarity to comprehensively characterize these parameters. For this purpose, leaching experiments were conducted on sandstone uranium ore samples, and CT imaging was performed at different leaching time points. The evolution of reactive transport parameters was analyzed by studying cubic subsamples from the images. The results indicate that both porosity and lacunarity are significant factors influencing the reactive transport parameters. However, neither parameter alone adequately characterizes their evolution. In contrast, combining them accurately characterizes the evolution of reactive transport parameters. Porosity reflects pore quantity, while lacunarity represents pore heterogeneity. Combining these measures facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of reactive transport parameters and the influence of pore microstructure on macroscopic reactive transport parameters. This research provides valuable insights for optimizing the leaching process in sandstone uranium ore deposits. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-82e56d3e31fb4910b2e5f19d15dd7bc82025-01-12T05:24:34ZengElsevierNuclear Engineering and Technology1738-57332025-01-01571103126Characterization of evolution of reactive transport parameters during leaching process of sandstone uranium ore by combining porosity and lacunarityHaiying Fu0Shuai Wang1Deming Tan2Guicheng He3Meng Lian4Zhonghua Zhu5Dexin Ding6Key Discipline Laboratory for National Defense for Biotechnology in Uranium Mining and Hydrometallurgy, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, PR China; School of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, PR ChinaSchool of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, PR ChinaSchool of Economics, Management and Law, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, PR ChinaSchool of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, PR ChinaSchool of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, PR ChinaSchool of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, PR ChinaKey Discipline Laboratory for National Defense for Biotechnology in Uranium Mining and Hydrometallurgy, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, PR China; School of Resource Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, PR China; Corresponding author. Key Discipline Laboratory for National Defense for Biotechnology in Uranium Mining and Hydrometallurgy, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, PR China.During the in-situ leaching process of sandstone uranium ore deposits, the dynamic evolution of reactive transport parameters, including permeability, tortuosity, and specific surface area (SSA), plays a crucial role in solution flow and solute transport. Characterizing the evolution of these parameters is essential for understanding the leaching process. However, the heterogeneous pore structure of sandstone renders porosity alone insufficient to capture changes in these parameters. This study combines porosity and lacunarity to comprehensively characterize these parameters. For this purpose, leaching experiments were conducted on sandstone uranium ore samples, and CT imaging was performed at different leaching time points. The evolution of reactive transport parameters was analyzed by studying cubic subsamples from the images. The results indicate that both porosity and lacunarity are significant factors influencing the reactive transport parameters. However, neither parameter alone adequately characterizes their evolution. In contrast, combining them accurately characterizes the evolution of reactive transport parameters. Porosity reflects pore quantity, while lacunarity represents pore heterogeneity. Combining these measures facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of reactive transport parameters and the influence of pore microstructure on macroscopic reactive transport parameters. This research provides valuable insights for optimizing the leaching process in sandstone uranium ore deposits.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1738573324003735Reactive transportEvolutionIn situ leachingFractalPorous mediaCT image |
| spellingShingle | Haiying Fu Shuai Wang Deming Tan Guicheng He Meng Lian Zhonghua Zhu Dexin Ding Characterization of evolution of reactive transport parameters during leaching process of sandstone uranium ore by combining porosity and lacunarity Nuclear Engineering and Technology Reactive transport Evolution In situ leaching Fractal Porous media CT image |
| title | Characterization of evolution of reactive transport parameters during leaching process of sandstone uranium ore by combining porosity and lacunarity |
| title_full | Characterization of evolution of reactive transport parameters during leaching process of sandstone uranium ore by combining porosity and lacunarity |
| title_fullStr | Characterization of evolution of reactive transport parameters during leaching process of sandstone uranium ore by combining porosity and lacunarity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization of evolution of reactive transport parameters during leaching process of sandstone uranium ore by combining porosity and lacunarity |
| title_short | Characterization of evolution of reactive transport parameters during leaching process of sandstone uranium ore by combining porosity and lacunarity |
| title_sort | characterization of evolution of reactive transport parameters during leaching process of sandstone uranium ore by combining porosity and lacunarity |
| topic | Reactive transport Evolution In situ leaching Fractal Porous media CT image |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1738573324003735 |
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