Abstract
Electrokinetic desalination techniques have been successfully applied for the prevention of
salt-induced deterioration problems of masonry and other construction materials. A
mathematical model for electrochemical desalination treatments is described, based on the
Poisson-Nernst-Planck system of equations and accounting for the chemical interactions
between the species in the pore solution and the solid matrix. Due to their high abundance in
the natural environment, chlorides, nitrates and sulfates are considered the main ions
responsible to the salt decay processes in buildings materials and sculptures. Simulations of the
desalination treatment of brick samples contaminated with these target contaminants are
shown. The influence of the chemical interactions on the efficiency is highlighted in the results.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Salt Weathering on buildings and Stone Sculptures |
| Publisher | University of Cyprus |
| Publication date | 2011 |
| Pages | 373-380 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-9963-7355-1-8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | International Conference Salt Weathering on Buildings and Stone Sculptures 2011 - Limassol, Cyprus Duration: 19 Oct 2011 → 22 Oct 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference Salt Weathering on Buildings and Stone Sculptures 2011 |
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| Country/Territory | Cyprus |
| City | Limassol |
| Period | 19/10/2011 → 22/10/2011 |
Keywords
- Chemical equilibrium
- Electrokinetic desalination
- Poisson-Nernst-Planck system
- Reactive transport
- Extent of the reaction