This book introduces the topic of geochemical reaction modeling of the fluids in
subsurface and hydrothermal systems. It is designed for readers first entering into
this world as well as for sophisticated researchers who want to improve their
knowledge especially of the interaction between chemical reactions and other
processes like fluid flow and heat transfer in hydrothermal systems. Furthermore,
it will be of interest for characterization, delineation, and exploration of geothermal
reservoirs as well as for mineral geology, to explain or to reassess existing
deposits and to search for new ones.
The intention behind this manuscript has been to serve as a textbook for graduate
students in aqueous, environmental, and groundwater geochemistry, despite
the fact that its focus is on the special topic of geochemistry in hydrothermal systems,
and to provide new insights for experienced researches with respect to the
topic of reactive transport. The overall purpose of the book is to give the reader an
understanding of the processes that control the chemical composition of waters in
hydrothermal systems and to point out the interfaces between chemistry, geothermics,
and hydrogeology.