I'r - Memorial University of Newfoundland
I'r - Memorial University of Newfoundland
I'r - Memorial University of Newfoundland
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The processes <strong>of</strong>degradation might play an important role at station 971. This is<br />
shown by its position in the left part <strong>of</strong> the graph in Figure 5.2.3. 1be location indicates<br />
predominance <strong>of</strong>higher molecular weight compounds (OFI, BeP, BaP) over lower<br />
molecular weight PAH (Fa, Py; Fig. 4.2.5a). The ratio/ratio mixing curves for molecular<br />
com position also demonstrate that station 971 is shifted away from primary sources and<br />
thei r mixing arrays towards predominance <strong>of</strong>higher molecular weight compoWlds (Fig.<br />
4.2.2. 4.2.3). The process <strong>of</strong>weathering could be enhanced here due to increased<br />
microbial activity resulting from possible presence <strong>of</strong>oil in sedime nts (Lee and<br />
Takahashi. 1977: Neff. 1979). The laner is indicated by the increased relative importance<br />
<strong>of</strong> petroleum-related sources in PAM supp ly. In addition, well oxygenated shallow water<br />
column (Fig. 5.1.11) and increased water temperatures in summer (Fig. 2.1.8) might also<br />
ha ve facilitated various processes <strong>of</strong>decomposition at this site (payne and Phillips, 1985:<br />
Mille et al.• 1988: Kelly et 01.. 1991). FinaJly this station is located as far as 30<br />
kilometers downstream from the City <strong>of</strong> Detroit and thus the PAH assemblage might<br />
undergo significant changes during irs transport. prior to deposition in lake sediments.<br />
Cleveland (Station 955): Petroleum sources seem to be less important at Cleveland<br />
than at Detroit. However they may still influence the formation <strong>of</strong>certain compounds.<br />
The overa ll predominance <strong>of</strong>combustion sources is indicated by the position <strong>of</strong>station<br />
955 within the shaded (com bustion) zone in Figure 5.2.3. This position is determined by<br />
relatively heavy isotopic values <strong>of</strong>all compounds as indicated by PC 1 for isotopic<br />
composition (Fig. 4.2.19a). [n addition, none <strong>of</strong>the characteristic ratios indicates<br />
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