A comprehensive probabilistic approach for integrating and separating natural variability and parametric uncertainty in the prediction of distribution coefficient of radionuclides in rivers

A geochemical speciation model was developed to predict Distribution coefficients (Kds) of radionuclides (RNs) in rivers. The model takes into account complexation of RNs with inorganic ligands, sorption of RNs with hydrous ferric oxides, complexation of RNs with dissolved and particulate organic ca...

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Published in:Journal of environmental radioactivity 2020-12, Vol.225, p.106371, Article 106371
Main Author: P, Ciffroy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbonates
EFAST
Geochemical model
Morris
Radiation Monitoring - methods
Radiation Monitoring - statistics & numerical data
Radioisotopes
Radionuclides
Rivers
Sensitivity analysis
Speciation
Uncertainty
Uncertainty analysis
Water Pollution, Radioactive - statistics & numerical data
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Summary:A geochemical speciation model was developed to predict Distribution coefficients (Kds) of radionuclides (RNs) in rivers. The model takes into account complexation of RNs with inorganic ligands, sorption of RNs with hydrous ferric oxides, complexation of RNs with dissolved and particulate organic carbon (DOC and POC) and sorption and/or co-precipitation of RNs to carbonates. A sorption model of Cs onto clay was also integrated. The tool is also designed to conduct uncertainty and sensitivity analysis. Sensitivity analysis follows a stepwise structured approach, starting from computationally ‘inexpensive’ Morris method to most costly variance-based EFAST method. A nested Monte Carlo approach was also implemented to separate natural variability and lack of knowledge in global uncertainty assessment. As case studies, Kd distributions were estimated for Co, Mn, Ag and Cs in seven French rivers. Uncertainty analysis allowed to quantify Kd ranges that can be expected when considering all the sensitive parameters together. •A geochemical speciation model was developed to predict radionuclides Kds in rivers.•An uncertainty and sensitivity analysis was performed.•Natural variability and lack of knowledge were separated in uncertainty assessment.•Kd values were estimated for Co, Mn, Ag and Cs in seven French rivers.
ISSN:0265-931X
1879-1700
DOI:10.1016/j.jenvrad.2020.106371