Introduction to chemical equilibrium software, thermodynamic databases, simulation of element speciation in waters (inorganic complexes, redox species), precipitation and dissolution of mineral phases at equilibrium, models for organic complexation (SHM, NICA-Donnan) and their use for simulation of metal complexation to organic matter in solution and in the solid phase, surface complexation models (DLM, CD-MUSIC) for simulation of ion binding onto (hydr)oxide surfaces (in particular ferrihydrite and goethite), definition and use of multisurface geochemical models for simulation of metal chemistry in soils.
FAE3009 Geochemical Modelling with Visual MINTEQ 5.0 credits

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Course syllabus FAE3009 (Spring 2019–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the PhD student should know the principles of what can be done (and also what cannot be done) with geochemical software such as Visual MINTEQ. Moreover, PhD students should acquire experience in solution strategies for solving equilibrium problems in soil and water chemistry.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
At least 5 ECTS credits in soil chemistry, water chemistry, or equivalent.
Literature
Book chapters, scientific papers on models and on the use of the models. Exercise compendium with problems that are solved during the course.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Homework, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Active participation and correctly solved problems (3.0 credits), individual project in which Visual MINTEQ is used in own research (2.0 credits).
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.