In this paper, we review mathematical models of the Induced Polarization (IP) of ion-conducting porous media. In the first part we consider the IP phenomenological description based on the classical Debye and Pelton models, and we review the Electrical Double Layer (EDL) theory. We concluded that IP can be represented by an equivalent circuit, which consists of a parallel connection of (i) a resistance and (ii) a serial connection of another resistance and a non-ideal capacitor. We stress that IP can be considered as a “twice coupled” phenomenon in sense of the non-equilibrium thermodynamics, because the initial electric field produces the chemical force, which produces, in turn, a secondary electric field. We also note that the phenomenological models predict a parallel connection of conductive and polarizable elements within the studied porous media. Finally we note that an existence of EDL coating the solid phase is a necessary ingredient for appearance of the Induced Polarization.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication27th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Held at Near Surface Geoscience Conference and Exhibition 2021, NSG 2021
PublisherEuropean Association of Geoscientists and Engineers
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9789462823860
DOIs
StatePublished - 29 Aug 2021
Event27th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Held at Near Surface Geoscience Conference and Exhibition 2021, NSG 2021: European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics - BORDEAUX CONGRESS CENTRE, Bordeaux, Virtual, France
Duration: 29 Aug 20212 Sep 2021
Conference number: 27
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Publication series

NameNSG2021 27th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics

Conference

Conference27th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Held at Near Surface Geoscience Conference and Exhibition 2021, NSG 2021
Abbreviated title NSG 2021
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityBordeaux, Virtual
Period29/08/212/09/21
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    Scopus subject areas

  • Earth-Surface Processes
  • Geophysics
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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