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  • Accurate determination of equilibrium constants is crucial for modeling aqueous and solid-water interface chemical reactions.
  • Existing inverse modeling and parameter estimation tools often have a steep learning curve, limiting their adoption by environmental scientists.
  • MINEQL+ is a widely used chemical equilibrium software, but lacks automated parameter optimization capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a user-friendly tool, MINFIT, that automates parameter estimation for chemical equilibrium models.
  • To enhance the capabilities of MINEQL+ by integrating it with a spreadsheet-based interface for iterative model fitting.
  • To provide transparent and efficient optimization processes for environmental modeling.

Main Methods:

  • Developed MINFIT, a spreadsheet-based tool that interfaces with MINEQL+.
  • Implemented iterative forward calculations using MINEQL+ guided by exhaustive grid search and randomized search algorithms.
  • Integrated interactive interfaces for transparent optimization and sensitivity analysis.

Main Results:

  • MINFIT successfully automates parameter estimation for chemical equilibrium models, optimizing fits to experimental data.
  • The combined search algorithms in MINFIT effectively guide the process towards global optima.
  • Benchmark examples demonstrate the tool's effectiveness for both aqueous and surface complexation problems.

Conclusions:

  • MINFIT significantly lowers the barrier to entry for complex chemical equilibrium modeling and parameter estimation.
  • The tool enhances the utility of MINEQL+ for environmental engineers and chemists.
  • MINFIT offers a transparent, efficient, and accessible solution for optimizing chemical equilibrium models.